Nestlé Nigeria is committed to reducing the technical skills gap in Nigeria by training young people to acquire the necessary skills to contribute to the country’s economic growth, according to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wassim Elhusseini. Speaking … Continue reading 20 youths equipped with technical skills by Nestlé Nigeria
Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, has advised the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on the appointment of the next Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Adeyanju suggested that a renowned economist with experience working with international financial … Continue reading Adeyanju suggests appointment of renowned economist as next CBN governor to Tinubu
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for cancelling the use of the Eagle Square arena in Abuja for hosting this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The NLC called on Nigerian workers to … Continue reading Labour accuses Nigerian government of denying workers use of eagles square for May day celebration
Leon Balogun, the Nigerian defender for Queens Park Rangers (QPR), has been confirmed by the team’s manager, Gareth Ainsworth, to be out for the rest of the season after he suffered yet another injury. Balogun has been plagued by injury … Continue reading Queens Park Rangers defender, Leon Balogun, out for the rest of the season due to injury, manager confirms
Nigeria and Benin Republic’s joint bid to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations is being seriously considered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to an anonymous source at the organization’s headquarters. The bid’s main rival is Morocco, … Continue reading CAF considers Nigeria and Benin Republic’s joint bid to host 2025 AFCON
During the unveiling of a book titled “Understanding Natural Gas: A Nigerian Perspective” in Abuja, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to invest in green hydrogen as a means of transitioning to … Continue reading Vice President Osinbajo unveils book, urges Nigeria to invest in green hydrogen
The recent Nigerian presidential elections in February/March of 2023 have brought about changes to previously established political myths. One of these myths was that wealthy and ambitious candidates could not become president. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is considered one of … Continue reading Azu Ishiekwene’s Perspective: Nigeria’s election holds lessons for all
A military patrol was attacked by an improvised explosive device in the village of Laayi, near the town of Damasak, killing five people. Babakura Kolo, head of a local militia working with the government, attributed the attack to the Iswap … Continue reading Nigeria: Five soldiers die in mine explosion during patrol
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Nigerian economy has been crippled by a shortage of cash, which has affected the informal sector the most. The UNCTAD also stated that the continued decline of oil … Continue reading UNCTAD report reveals cash scarcity hobbled Nigeria’s economy
Chike, Nigerian singer and songwriter, has revealed that he no longer invites ladies who record videos in his house over again. During a guest appearance on the Echoo Room audiovisual podcast, hosted by Quincy Jonze, the “Boo of the booless” … Continue reading Singer Chike reveals why he won’t invite any lady who made a video in his house over again
In an open letter to the incoming Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Bamidele Seun Owoola, CEO of Welcome2Africa International, Bamidele Owoola, urged the upcoming administration to focus on building a pipeline of opportunities across various sectors, especially healthcare, agribusiness, … Continue reading Incoming trade minister tasked with developing opportunities in healthcare and agribusiness
The Director General of the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised concern over the use of bleaching creams in Nigeria and described it as a national emergency. The DG made the … Continue reading NAFDAC declares use of bleaching creams in Nigeria a national health emergency
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned that several distribution companies may soon be disconnected from the grid due to their failure to comply with market rules. The TCN has accused the distribution companies of flouting the guidelines governing … Continue reading TCN threatens to disconnect defaulting DisCos and GenCos, raising concerns of impending darkness
Stranded Nigerians in Sudan have expressed their frustration with the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum over delayed evacuation to Cairo, Egypt. The Nigerian government had announced plans to evacuate around 5,500 stranded Nigerians in Sudan through Luxor, Egypt. However, a letter … Continue reading Stranded Nigerians in Sudan express frustration as embassy delays movement
Nigeria has emerged as the top country for venture capital investments in Africa in 2022, according to a report by the Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA). The report, titled “2022 AVCA Venture Capital in Africa Report,” revealed … Continue reading Nigeria tops list of African countries for venture capital investments in 2022
According to World Bank reports gathered by correspondents, the Nigerian Diaspora community has sent $168.33 billion to the country over the past eight years. In contrast, foreign investments inflow into the country fluctuated during this period, which led to a … Continue reading World Bank report shows diaspora Nigerians remitted $168bn in eight years
Between 2022 and April 2, 2023, Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) has claimed the lives of 118 individuals in 21 states, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC report disclosed that in 2022/2023, 22 states reported suspected cases … Continue reading Meningitis kills 118 people in 21 Nigerian states
The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed 18 officers for various offenses, such as abuse of power, gross indiscipline, and extortion. The dismissals took place in October and December 2022, and April 2023. On October 4, 2022, the Police Service Commission … Continue reading In three months, Nigerian police force has dismissed 18 officers. Here’s why!
During the ninth and final Sallah homage in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari asked for forgiveness from anyone he might have hurt in the course of his duties and thanked Nigerians for tolerating him over the last seven … Continue reading President Buhari asks for forgiveness from those he may have hurt in the course of his duty
During the Under 20 World Cup competition draw held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria were placed in Group D and will face Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic in the tournament scheduled from May 10 to … Continue reading Nigeria to face Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic in U-20 World Cup
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a report stating that nearly half of the 67 million children who missed routine vaccinations between 2019 and 2021 live in Africa. India and Nigeria, which have … Continue reading India and Nigeria have the highest numbers of children who have not received a single routine vaccination – WHO
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Evelyn Ngige, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthen trade relations with China during the China-Nigeria Investment Economic and Trade Promotion Conference. The conference was organized by the Changsha Municipal … Continue reading Nigeria reaffirms commitment to enhancing trade ties with China
The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to removing fuel subsidy but is seeking ways to do it without disrupting the livelihoods of average Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel … Continue reading Gabriel Aduda: FG plans to remove fuel subsidy without disrupting livelihoods
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Tax Credit Scheme has been granted N1.535 trillion by the Federal Executive Council for the construction and rehabilitation of 11 roads totaling 737.242 kilometers in 11 states, which include Edo, Delta, Kano, Kaduna, … Continue reading Buhari approves N1.535trn for 11 road projects with just 40 days left before the end of his tenure
Nigerian social media influencer and Labour Party supporter, Nnamdi Chude, has been rearrested by the Nigeria Police Force over alleged criminal defamation related to a tweet accusing an Anambra businessman of being hired by Nigerian ‘president-elect’ Bola Tinubu to beg … Continue reading Social media influencer, Chude, rearrested by Nigerian Police over alleged criminal defamation
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