October 17
Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 - Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World
As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: Use ICT to Propagate Love, Peace Cleric Urges Nigerians
Nigerians have been called upon to take advantage of the fast growing penetration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country to spread the message of… Read more »
North Africa: Libya's Unacceptable Gamesmanship
There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour Read more »
Nigeria: In Two Kogi Communities, NLTF Intervenes With Donation of Medical Equipment
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has donated multimillion-naira medical equipment to Primary Healthcare Centre Ikoyi and Cottage Hospital Iyah-Gbede in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Analyst Calls for Enhanced Cyber-Security Measures to Prevent Breach of National Security
As Nigeria records an increasing trend in cyber-related crimes in various facets of the economy, a security analyst and consultant; Mr. Matthew Ibadin has called for urgent upscale… Read more »
Nigeria: First Touch Games - The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse
Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - No Vacuum in Leadership Even As Tinubu, Shettima Are Out of Country
*Says all state organs functioning as expected Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day
Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF),… Read more »
Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job
Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - Taming Inflation Is Key Priority
Dimon: Nigeria's Tough Decisions for Growth Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji - Ekiti Has Taken Bold March Forward in Two Years
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, last Tuesday expressed satisfaction that the State under his watch has taken a bold march forward in all the key sectors of the economy… Read more »
Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms
Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Smile Communication Repositions, Appoints New CEO, GMD
Smile Communication, a pan African telecommunications group with presence in Nigeria, has repositioned its operations for better services delivery, with the appointment of Abhulime… Read more »
Nigeria: Siban Delists Erring Members, Calls for Caution
The management of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has delisted some of its members for various offences. Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: WTO Members Need to Remain Constructive to Achieve Outcomes - Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, urged members of the global trade body to, "continue to be constructive" in… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell's $1.3bn Oil Assets' Sale Not in 'Waiting Room' As Govt Rejects Renaissance's Bid
Contrary to a report that the plan by Shell to sell its onshore oil assets to Renaissance Consortium was in the 'waiting room', THISDAY has learnt that the proposed $1.3 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: After Momentary Relief, Inflation Hits 32.70% Amid Higher Food, Energy Prices
Following two consecutive months of marginal decline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities shot up to 32.70 per cent… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Laments Number of Pending Cases, Threatens Sack of Non-Performing Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the increasing number of cases pending in superior courts across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: IMTO Inflows Increased By 47% to $2.33bn in Six Months - Central Bank
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that Inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) grew by 47 per cent to $2.33 billion in the first six… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Ending Extreme Poverty By 2030, No Longer Possible - World Bank
A new report by the World Bank has revealed that the United Nations' (UN) goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is no longer feasible due to a combination of factors, including… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Laments Increasing Number of Pending Cases, Threatens Sack of Non-Performing Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the increasing number of cases pending in superior courts across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Lauds World Bank's Women Economic Empowerment in Nigeria
The federal government has lauded the World Bank for its contribution towards Women's Economic Empowerment in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: African Countries Seek $5bn for New Energy Bank
A coalition of oil-producing African countries is seeking $5 billion to launch an "energy bank" that would fund projects on the continent, as frustration grows over the reluctance… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Strike - Union Warns of Port Congestion, Risk to Nigerian Lives
Striking workers of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have warned that the ongoing industrial action now in its second week could put public… Read more »