November 07, 2024
Nigeria: Beyond the Volume of Plastic Waste
The use of plastic materials should be regulated to protect the environment Read more »
Nigeria: Betking Set to Inspire New Gaming Experience With 'Danfo Lagos'
BetKing, a leading online gaming and sports betting platform, is set to announce the launch of Danfo Lagos, a groundbreaking new casino game that celebrates the vibrant culture of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians and Social Media Usage
The advent of social media has been no doubt life transforming and life defining for many people around the globe. Nigerians are no exceptions. Read more »
Nigeria: Championing Transformative Healthcare in Ekiti Through Holistic Health Systems
In striving to be a regional health hub, and even beyond, Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that from infrastructural development to service delivery, health financing, public health… Read more »
Nigeria: NSCC Drafts Media Veterans to Energise Mandate
The National Senior Citizens Centre came into existence through the instrumentality of an Act of the National Assembly signed into law in 2017 with a mandate to cater for the needs… Read more »
November 08, 2024
Nigeria: Govt Targets Art Sector for Economic Diversification
The federal government has declared intention to intensify investment in local art to revive the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Atiku, Others to Grace Onyema Ugochukwu's 80th Birthday Event in Abuja
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy Atiku Abubakar, will lead dignitaries to the events commemorating the 80th birthday of the iconic economist and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Showcases 1-Year Achievements, Commits to $1 Billion Remittance Target
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has outlined critical milestones in the bank's ongoing economic reform agenda, including a new target to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, USAID Unveil Joint Research Study On HIV Vaccine
The federal government yesterday formally announced the commencement of the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) project in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC May Pick Me Up Next Week, Insists He Has Nothing to Hide - Obaseki
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, hinted that he could be arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his eight-year tenure in… Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Rise Over 'Borrow-Me-Credit' Service in Nigerian Telecom Sector
The Association of Telecom Entrepreneurs, representing Nigeria's airtime distribution sector, has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive costs and a troubling lack of… Read more »
November 06, 2024
Nigeria: Tinubu to Bayelsa People - Infrastructure Development Will Spur Economic Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, declared that infrastructure development would encourage economic advancement across the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji Restates Ban On Use of School Premises for Social Events
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has restated the government's ban on the use of public schools' premises for social functions, adding that any head of school that flouts the… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Group Petitions ICPC, Wants INEC's Staff Prosecuted for Forging Election Results
A civil society group, TAP Initiative, has called for the investigation and prosecution of some ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), used for the… Read more »
Nigeria: IYC Chides Tinubu Over Ministry of Niger Delta Scrapping, Demand Urgent Reinstatement
The umbrella body of Ijaws youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu, over purported attempts to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Omniretail Launches Franchise Business to Revolutionize FMCG Distribution in Nigeria
OmniRetail the fastest growing company in Africa according to Financial Times has created system leveraging their existing network of over 200 manufacturers, 144,000+ retailers,… Read more »
Nigeria: H1 - Banks' Average NPL Ratio Maintains Downward Slide Despite Inflation, Interest Rate
As against the prediction by leading ratings agency, Fitch that Nigerian banks' Non-Performing Loan (NPL) will increase in 2024, a total of 10 leading banks beat the odds in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Five Bandits in Plateau Community
Troops attached to the Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Operation Safe Haven, stationed in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State have killed five bandits, including their… Read more »
Nigeria: The Odds Against Maikudi As Race for Uniabuja's VC Seat Heats Up
Having served as deputy vice-chancellor, academics, and now acting vice-chancellor of the University of Abuja, with a good understanding of the workings of the 36-year-old… Read more »
Nigeria: Unizik Governing Council Disagrees With FG Over VC, Registrar's Appointment Process
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has debunked reports of the sack of its newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, insisting that due… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu, Others Emerge Winners of 2024 Almond Insurance Awards
Organisers of the 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards have announced winners of this years various categories of the award which took place recently in Lagos, saying Governor… Read more »
Nigeria: Babangida, Marwa, Others Pay Tributes to Ex-NDLEA Boss, Kwajafa, As He's Buried
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, current NDLEA Chief, Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa, and a host of others, yesterday, in Abuja, paid tribute… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara - We're Rebuilding Education Infrastructure for Rivers People
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said his administration was rebuilding education infrastructure for Rivers people. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Approves Redesign of Sections of Abuja-Kaduna Dual Carriageway
President Bola Tinubu has approved that the remaining 127 kilometres of the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway be redesigned using Continuously… Read more »
Nigeria: Hesed Unveils Innovative Solutions for Schools, Students, Parents
As part of efforts to bridge the gap in Nigeria's education sector, an indigenous firm, HESED Learning and Development Limited (HESED), has developed comprehensive and innovative… Read more »