Acute hunger resulting from food shortage is currently confronting the over 230 million Nigerian populace. Insecurity among other factors is fuelling the food and hunger crises across the country. But with increased agricultural schemes orchestrated by a government that has the political will can respond adequately to the challenge. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour reports The…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Nigerian government for prioritising other sectors over the teaching profession, which they believe is the foundation for the development of all other fields. The National President of NUT, Audu Amba, expressed his concerns during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday where he called on the Federal…
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial centre, has been ranked the fourth least liveable city in the world, the Global Liveability Index 2024 says. The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) report assessed 173 cities across the globe, ranking Lagos as the 170th. The assessment scores the cities on 30 indicators divided into five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment,…
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by taking his own life. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said that the Bank will continue to collaborate with relevant financial institutions, the fiscal authorities and the National Assembly to ensure a successful recapitalisation exercise, including providing adequate protection of property rights and interests of minority shareholders. Mr. Cardoso made the pledge…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to support students with financial aid. Under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr Jim Ovia, the board approved the immediate disbursement of student loans to successful…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation received a donation of $2 million from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support flood relief efforts in Nigeria. The funds were distributed to the World Food Programme and the Nigeria Red Cross Society. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs,…
A recent report by the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has exposed the alarming extent of corruption in Nigeria’s maritime sector, revealing that the country is losing a staggering $204 million annually in gross domestic product due to bribery demands. According to the report titled ‘The cost of maritime corruption to the industry and society sighted…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning against illegal distribution and sales of falsified brands of Ginny Non- Diary Creamer Products This was confirmed in a press statement by the official X platform of the Agency on Wednesday, stating that the product is a combination of…
A fire incident occurred at the effluent treatment plant of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on Wednesday but was swiftly extinguished by firefighters and first responders, according to the company. Viral videos on social media captured thick plumes of smoke billowing from the facility located at the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos. …
