Does the Nigerian Economy stand any chance of stabilizing with the reform adopted by the The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)? A holistic approach towards giving the naira a fresh lease of life that will lift it from slumbering is long-awaited The apex bank, recently made headlines with its decision to sell dollars to Bureau…
To me the protest is necessary. It is meant to express their voices. It is not against the Nigerian State. I believe in the protest, and I think it is coming at the right time. Listen to the complaints by the citizens, especially our youths, across the country. it is the same concern everybody is…
The North Central Geopolitical Zone has been ranked highest in human rights violations associated with tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria. According to the report of findings of a non-governmental human rights organisation, the zone accounts for 51 per cent of human rights violations in the country, closely followed by the South West at 21 per cent,…
With count down to the August 1 nationwide Anti- hunger and Hardship Protest ticking fast to the D-Day, one of the organisers, the Take It Back Movement, has vowed to go ahead with the protest at Eagle Square in Abuja, whether or not the government approves usage of the venue. The Mobilization Director of the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, on Saturday, concluded its 84th NANS National Senate sitting and called on the Federal Government to address the pressing operational challenges of the Dangote refinery to ameliorate the living conditions of Nigerians, especially the youth. The Nigerian student body also stated that it would rather embrace dialogue with the…
A resident of Osogbo, capital of Osun State, Abibat Toyin Hammed has been held hostage by officials of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, over her inability to pay her hospital bills. Abibat, a deaf woman who also has intellectual disability, was said to have been delivered of a baby at the hospital on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will, on Monday July 29, 2024 host the 1st International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL/ Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA’s Workshop at its Academy in Karu, Abuja. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede will make a Remark at the Opening Session of the Workshop, a statement…
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s high handedness is among other reasons for cracks in his cabinet, leading to some commissioners falling out with him. In this piece, Juliet Jacob tells why Obaseki sacked the state’s health commissioner with only few months to the terminal point of the administration Africa Health Report can now report that there…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praises military’s commitment to security despite acknowledging the nation’s challenges in the past one year of his administration. Speaking at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College graduation ceremony on Saturday, Tinubu acknowledges the efforts of the military and security agencies in strengthening national security. Represented by the Chief of…
The House of Representatives has issued a warning that Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, could face dismissal if actions perceived as detrimental to the Dangote Refinery continue. Deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese conveyed this message to reporters in Abuja, on Saturday emphasising the House’s concern over the alleged efforts…
