October 31
Nigeria: Nigeria's Universities Need to Revamp Their Entrepreneurship Courses [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Poorer Now, Despite Pay Increases - - Oshiomhole [analysis]
Vanguard
Former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised wage exploitation in Nigeria, warning that poor compensation negatively affects national security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Not Yet Buying From Dangote Refinery - Ipman
Vanguard
·As marketers retain old prices Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Explains Airworthiness Status of Crashed Helicopter
This Day
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has revealed the status of the helicopter that crashed last week near Port Harcourt leading to the death of the eight souls on board. Read more »
Nigeria: Children Beggars On Abuja Streets
This Day
Wike's war on beggars is in order Read more »
Africa: Ministers from Global South Come Together to Call for Urgent Action on Nature Finance at COP16 [press release]
Nature Finance Alliance
The Ministerial Alliance for Ambition on Nature Finance (MAANF) has today shared a statement signed by 20 Ministers of Environment from the Global South, 'Seeking Accountability on… Read more »
Nigeria: Prioritise Mental Health Equity to End Stigma, Discrimination - UNHCR
Vanguard
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has called for mental health equity. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Prioritise Infant Health to Reduce Mortality Rates - - Experts
Vanguard
·Link 50% of deaths to malnutrition, as IMCI seeks to check child deaths Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Generates N1.1 Trillion From Solid Minerals Between 2007 and 2023 - Report
Premium Times
The report showed a substantial increase in government receipts from ₦7.59 billion in 2007 to ₦341.27 billion in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Holdings' Nine-Month Profit Climbs 83 Percent to N458 Billion
Premium Times
Return on equity stood at 14.6 per cent, compared to 11.9 per cent a year ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Schools, Hotels, Other Nigerian Businesses Groan
Premium Times
Petrol prices have surged from below N200 in 2023 to over N1000 in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Pledges to Help Nigeria Eradicate Poverty By 2030
Daily Trust
The United Nations has pledged its support to help Nigeria overcome widespread poverty affecting communities across the nation, aiming to reach this goal by 2030 in line with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Newsroom Editors [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, is pleased to announce the Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Polls - NRM Sues Ogsiec for Imposing N250,000 Fee On Candidates
Vanguard
An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, yesterday, fixed November 8, 2024, to hear a suit challenging the Ogun State Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, on the imposition of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nij Media Resource Center - You're Bridging Gaps in Education, FG Tells Adebutu
Vanguard
The Federal Government, yesterday, commended philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Lotto Ltd, popularly called Baba Ijebu, Sir Kessington Adebutu, for contributing… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Mosop, Others Warn As Court Stops Monthly Allocations to Rivers
Vanguard
·We saw it coming --Rivers govt Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Insurance Marks 3 Yrs of Operations, Strong Presence in Industry
Vanguard
Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), which started operation barley three years ago has grown to be a force to reckon with in the insurance industry, says the Managing Director and Chief… Read more »
Nigeria: Expatriate Arrested for Vandalizing Abuja Streetlights
Vanguard
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has announced the arrest of a 'prominent expatriate', who specialises in vandalizing streetlights in the territory. Read more »
Nigeria: Family Seeks Justice for Slain Council Staff, Appeal to Sanwo-Olu
Vanguard
Members of the Igbehin, Agbowa-Ikosi Community in the Ikosi-Ejirin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, alongside the Keshiro Family, have called on Governor Babajide… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects in Kidnap of Edo Catholic Priest
Vanguard
As task force reads riot act to cultists Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele, Wife Not Shareholders of Firms Linked to Them - -EFCC Witness
Vanguard
A former secretary in the office of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, John Ogah, yesterday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that his former boss, Godwin Emefiele,… Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Energy Grows Profits By 350 Percent to N441bn in 9mths
Vanguard
Seplat Energy Plc, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has recorded a 350 per cent rise in operating profit to N411.3 billion in nine months ended… Read more »
Nigeria: LND Endorses Northern Govs' Rejection of Tinubu's Tax Bills
Vanguard
The League of Northern Democrats, LND, has endorsed the decision by northern governors to reject provisions of President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax bills currently before the… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Months Withheld Salaries - Naat Issues FG 2weeks Ultimatum
Vanguard
·Directs branches to mobilise for an indefinite strike Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Increases Pushing Nigerians to Limit - Labour
Vanguard
Organised Labour said yesterday the latest hike in the pump price of petrol was pushing Nigerians to the limit. Read more »
