September 25
Nigeria: After the Deluge - Towards Reconstruction and Redevelopment of Maiduguri, By Usman Sarki
"More haste, less speed" - English proverb Read more »
Africa: Ex-Defence Minister, Kayode, Lauds Pantami's AU Appointment
-- Says its testament to his promoting Fourth Industrial Revolution Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic Air Fare Rises 25 Percent to N123, 700 in One Month
Average domestic air fare rose by 25.5 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N123,700 in August 2024, from N98,561 in July 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Poll - Why INEC Must Investigate Officials Involved in Rigging - - Yiaga Africa
*Stop turning yourself into parallel agency, APC tells group Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 6, Recover 4 Weapons, Bvas Machine, 58 PVCs
The Nigerian Police have said that six persons were arrested for various electoral offences during Saturday's governorship election in Edo State. Deputy Inspector-General of Police… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Preventive Care Gets Boost As Hospital Unveils Advanced Procedures
To reduce the high cost of curative therapies, Medic Partners Multi Specialist Hospital last week launched a range of advanced procedures designed to prevent medical challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Review Impact As UK-Funded Perl Programme Concludes
Government officials, civil society organisations, and development experts have commended the Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Gov Swears in 23 Newly Elected LG Chairmen
Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu on Monday, swore in the newly elected 23 local government council chairmen in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Advocates Healthcare Reforms to Enhance Nigeria's Development
·As NAPHARM appoints Baale new President Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Presents N5.75bn Life Insurance Cheques to 2,148 Families of Deceased Police Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, yesterday, presented cheques of N5.75 billion to families and next of kin of 2,148 deceased police officers, who lost their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Explores Global Academic Collaborations With Qatar
....devt is a pathway to institutional excellence, says minister Read more »
Nigeria: Unga 79 - Defence Minister Calls On International Community to Renew Efforts to Stem Tide of Small Arms
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to supporting the United Nations' efforts in maintaining international peace and security. Read more »
Nigeria: Unemployment Rises to 5.3 Percent As CBN Hikes Interest Rate to 27.25 Percent
...Hike is detrimental to investment, economic growth-- Experts Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Rising Poverty, Money Supply Increases 62 Percent to N107trn
...as credit to govt rises Read more »
September 26
Africa: Why Africa Is Underdevelop - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world's mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of… Read more »
Nigeria: NOSDRA, SDN to Track Methane in Ogoniland Using Satellites
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), and Stakeholder Democracy Network,SDN, a United Kingdom-based non-governmental organisation, concluded arrangements… Read more »
Nigeria: CDS Group Tests 1000 Persons for Hepatitis B
Members of a National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, community development service, CDS group, and Charity, have concluded a comprehensive free health screening project in which 1,000… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Reserve Announces Interest Rate Cuts - Independent Thinking in Global Economic Development Background
The Federal Reserve announced on the 18th local time that it will downgrade the target range of the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a level between 4.75% and 5.00%. Read more »
September 25
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Make Public Your Investigation, Ex-Female Soldier Urges Army
A former female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, has asked the Nigerian Army to publish the outcome of its investigation on alleged sexual harassment. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Flee As Flood Ravages 10 Communities in Kebbi
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says ten communities have been displaced by flood following heavy rains in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi. Read more »
September 24
Nigeria: Elliot Imoh Set to Release 'Bigger Than Boss' EP Featuring Top Nigerian Artists
Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter Elliot Imoh, popularly known as Elijaze, is gearing up to release his latest project titled "Bigger Than Boss". The upcoming EP features… Read more »
Nigeria: Windshield Crack - Flight Was Smooth, No Panic Among Passengers, Air Peace Clarifies
A domestic carrier, Air Peace, has clarified reports that its aircraft flying from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Abuja suffered a windshield crack that led to panic among… Read more »
Africa: Group Harps On More Investment in Africa to Curb Poverty
A Pan-African youth group, Africa Solidarity Movement, ASM, has stressed the need for African leaders to invest more in the continent to tackle rising poverty. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia to Commence Payment of New Minimum Wage in October
Abia State Government has said it would commence the implementation of the new minimum wage from October 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide, Depression Rate in Cross River Alarming - Expert Laments
Suicide and depression have been described as ravaging evil wind destroying family, communities at large and must be stopped before further harm was done. Read more »
