November 11
Nigeria: CJN Calls for Improved Strategies, Innovation to Protect Consumers' Data
Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC Directs Workers in Non-Compliant States to Begin Strike December 1
Following delays in the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage by many states, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the affected branches to commence strike… Read more »
November 08
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 07
Nigeria: 2027 - It's Time for Peter Obi to Make Decision On Merger, Says Group
A socio-political group, the Collective Movement (TCM) yesterday argued that the time was ripe for Nigerians to know about the much-talked-about proposed merger of some opposition… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen Returns As Ekong, Lookman, 20 Others Invited for Benin, Rwanda
Reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has returned to the Super Eagles' after he missed the first leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya and the reverse… Read more »
Nigeria: 168 of 405 Inmates in Suleja Correctional Centre Awaiting Trial, Says Deputy Controller
Out of 405 inmates currently at the Suleja Correctional Center, 168 of them are said to be persons "Awaiting Trial". Read more »
Nigeria: For a Sustainable Tomorrow, Azura Power to Unveil Solar Car Park At UNN
Azura Power West Africa will on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, unveil a 240 KW installation of state-of-the-art Solar Car Park at the University of Nigeria Nsuka UNN, Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Nigerians for Economic, Social Change Through 'The Blueprint of How'
Precious Ugwuzor writes that to tackle the prevailing economic crises, Mfon Ekpo, a renowned leadership expert and development strategist, is set to return The Blueprint of How… Read more »
Nigeria: Access, Hacey Partners On Improving Maternal Healthcare
A social and developmental organisation, HACEY, has partnered with Access Corporation to improve maternal health outcomes for mothers at Meiran Primary Healthcare Center, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: BIC Bolsters Operations, Appoint New General Manager
BIC, a global-leading manufacturer of stationery, lighters, and shavers, has announced the appointment of Anthony Amahwe as the General Manager to lead its Nigerian operations.… Read more »
Africa: Enter President Donald Trump II
During a brief meeting between father and son, the late President John Kennedy reportedly asked: "Dad, can you lend me some money?" Seeing the look of disapproval from his father… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Calls for Improved Strategies, Innovation to Protect Telecoms Consumers' Data
Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of… Read more »
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 06
Nigeria: Nigeria to Experience Significant Food Price Increases in 2025 - Report
The African Exchange (AFEX) has projected that Nigeria would experience historical rise in food prices in 2025 due to reduced domestic production levels, export of food crops to… Read more »
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 »