September 27
Nigeria: Gov Eno Wife's Demise, Great Loss to Family, Akwa Ibom - Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, wife of his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, as a great loss, a sad… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Many Nigerians Shun Insurance - Lack of Knowledge or Low Income?
Nigerians are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to invest in a wide range of products and services. However, insurance remains a less popular choice. Read more »
Africa: Global African Diaspora Awards Shine in Houston
The highly anticipated Global African Diaspora Awards (GADA) took place on September 21 at Park 8 Event Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The glamorous event drew the crème de… Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry Allegation - Court Okays Suit to Compel FG to Probe Ex-Gov Matawalle
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, okayed a suit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate alleged link between the Minister of State for Defence,… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - I'll Regain My 'Stolen Mandate' At Tribunal - Ighodalo
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has declared that he would go to tribunal to reclaim his "stolen mandate". Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Ensure Water Projects' Completion to Boost Food Production - Minister
THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, yesterday, assured completion of ongoing water projects to boost food production. 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: 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 »
Nigeria: How Payment for Health Impoverishes 65 Percent of Nigerians Yearly - Experts
Experts in the health sector have condemned many Nigerians for their poor attitude towards registering for a health insurance scheme, saying a study has shown that payment for… Read more »
Nigeria: Mandating the New Minimum Wage
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Ismaila Abubakar, last week ruffled feathers across the economy when he reminded employers in the private sector that the new national… Read more »
Nigeria: Unga 79 - Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness for Nigeria, Others
President Bola Tinubu has called for debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: After the Deluge - Towards Reconstruction and Redevelopment of Maiduguri, By Usman Sarki
"More haste, less speed" - English proverb 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 »
Africa: Elumelu, Mccain Highlight Solution to Africa's Youth Unemployment, Hunger Crisis
Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) have proffered a lasting solution to Africa's… 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: 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: Our Struggles With Ignorance, Stigma, Poverty - TB Survivors
...Advocate increased awareness of treatment & prevention Read more »
Nigeria: US CDC Explains Investments in Nigeria's Public Health Emergency Preparedness
... Says it was necessary to build experts' capacity to tackle multiple disease outbreaks Read more »
Nigeria: Hospital Boosts Preventive Care in Nigeria With New 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: 2m Security Personnel Can't Protect Over 200m Nigerians - Coas
The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, yesterday, said it is unrealistic for two million security personnel to protect a population of over 200 million Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Multiple Taxation - Nigerian Businesses Struggling to Stay Afloat - Yusuf Atus
The Managing Director of a leading sports betting firm, Ismaila Yusuf Atus, has highlighted the crippling effects of multiple taxation on Nigerian businesses, identifying it as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Guber - Agribusiness Expert, Adesanlu Endorses Aiyedatiwa
Prominent Agribusiness expert Adesanlu Omotoso Tosin has thrown his weight behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's re-election bid in the November 16 governorship election. Read more »
