June 24
Nigeria: Govt Activates Cholera Emergency Centre As Disease Kills 53
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday activated the National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre ( EOC) in response to the rapidly… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Halt Exodus of Multinationals - Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party's Presidential Candidates in the 2023 General Elections, on Monday, suggested ways Nigeria could tackle the exodus of multinational companies. Read more »
Nigeria: Admissions - JAMB to Announce Cut-Off Marks On July 18
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Friday, July 18, 2024, for the Policy Meeting to deliberate on admissions cut-off marks into tertiary institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Finally Arms Aviation Security, Deploys 120 Special Forces to 5 Intl Airports
After years of contemplation, the Federal Government has finally provided arms for aviation security personnel. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Healthcare Must Learn From UK's NHS Cyberattack - Expert
A cyber security expert, Benedict Joseph Oluwaseun, has said a recent ransomware attack on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) serves as a stark warning for Nigeria's developing… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Govt Asks Nigerians to Avoid Locally Prepared Kunu, Zobo
In light of the prevalence of Cholera, the Federal Government has asked Nigerians to avoid locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo and fura to prevent cholera disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Kwankwaso's Fundamental Rights Suit July 11 - EFCC
A Kano State High Court sitting at Audu Bako has fixed July 11, 2024 to begin hearing of the motion on notice on the fundamental rights of the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Summons Town Hall Meeting Over Govt's Failure to Implement Report
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has summoned a town hall meeting in Sokoto over the lingering dispute with the Federal and Sokoto State governments. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for Officers Offering Protection to a 'Yahoo Boy' in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has stepped up manhunt for some policemen seen in a viral video guarding a young man abusing the Naira note. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Sanction Multinationals for Failing to Register TTA
The Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, has said multinational companies that did not submit their… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Programme Boss Tasks Ex-Niger Delta Agitators On Peace
Dennis Otuaro, the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has urged former agitators enrolled in the programme to avoid actions that could jeopardize peace and… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Ranking - Nutritional Int. Supports Sokoto to Reduce Malnutrition Cases
Following the recent ranking of Sokoto State among the states with high malnutrition indices in the country, the Nutritional International has declared its support to assist the… Read more »
Nigeria: InfraCredit Secures AfDB's $15m Facility to Support Infrastructure Financing in Nigeria
InfraCredit, an 'AAA' rated specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has announced the successful completion of a $15 million subordinated unsecured 10-year… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction of Workers Taking Salaries After Relocating Abroad
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all civil servants drawing salaries from the government after relocating abroad should be sanctioned and made to refund the money. Read more »
Nigeria: Para-Athletes Stage Protest in Ilorin, Lock Out Stadium Workers
Kwara Special athletes yesterday in Ilorin protested alleged neglect of their welfare by the State Sports Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - I Don't Have Any House Outside Kaduna - El-Rufai
On Monday, BusinessDay Newspaper released a list of Politically Exposed Nigerians (PEPs) with expensive properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAEs). Read more »
June 23
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Officially Mrs Adeleke', Reactions to Davido, Chioma Pre-Wedding Pictures
Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, and Chioma Rowland, his soon to be wife, have drawn reactions after releasing their pre-wedding pictures. Read more »
Nigeria: I Cried When Buhari Asked Me to Work for Him - Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has shared an emotional narrative about his initial hesitation to serve under the… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Governors Can Pay Minimum Wage
The position of the 36 governors that they cannot afford to pay N60,000 minimum wage to civil servants in their states does not hold water as it runs contrary to the improved… Read more »
Nigeria: How International Oil Companies Are Sabotaging Us - Dangote Refinery
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of sabotaging the Dangote Oil… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, 7 Boats
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo. Read more »
Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Now Under Control - Fire Service
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said that the fire that engulfed the main auditorium of Christ Embassy Church Headquarters, Oregun, Ikeja, has been put under… Read more »
Nigeria: Animal-Drawn Plough System Limits Crop Production in Kaduna - Report
Ninety percent of farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State use animal-drawn plough systems for land preparation and lack the needed manpower expertise that limits the… Read more »
June 22
Nigeria: Agile Management - Navigating Business in a Fast-Paced World
In today's fast-paced business environment, agile management has become essential for organisations seeking to maintain competitiveness and respond quickly to market changes. Agile… Read more »