The House of Representatives in Nigeria has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to address the critical issue of power supply in teaching hospitals, medical centers, and universities by implementing solar power solutions. This urgent call comes in response to the challenges posed by the recent electricity tariff hike and the unreliable power…
[ad_1] To celebrate half a decade of mini-festival Swirl Fest, the hyper-local label is flying a handful of outsiders in from interstate for a 14-band-strong party, spanning two stages and a range of genres at Adelaide UniBar in February. The young men behind Swirl Records — clad with skateboards and nose piercings — told CityMag…
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Saturday expressed displeasure over what it described as “intentional” disruption of internet connection during the ongoing protest against hunger in the country. The CSOs who lamented the situation, said the act at such critical times would only exacerbate the underlying concerns of the Nigerian citizens. The CSOs therefore…
[ad_1] Ted Odogwu The Nigerian Association of Patent Proprietary Medicine Dealers, Kano State chapter, on Thursday confirmed that it was challenging the forceful relocation of its members to Kano Economic City, also known as Coordinated Wholesale Centre. The association disclosed this through its legal counsel, Abdulazeez Adam Muhammad, shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the…
[ad_1] The Executive Secretary of Nyarugenge Sector, Fabrice Byiringiro called on the residents of Nyarugeng and Muhima as well as Rwandans in general to actively participate in the fight against malaria. Byiringiro said that Rwandans should embrace the culture of protecting themselves from mosquito bites by heeding the advice of health personnel and messages that…
[ad_1] An All Progressives Congress (APC) group in the south-west has asked President Bola Tinubu to appoint the youth minister from the region. Tinubu is yet to appoint a minister of youth. On August 16 when the presidency released the list of ministers and their portfolios, Abubakar Momoh was assigned to the ministry of youth. On…
[ad_1] AY Makun, the Nigerian comedian, has begun to rebuild his Lagos home which was recently gutted by fire. On August 7, there were reports of a fire outbreak at the comedian’s Lekki mansion. In a viral clip, firefighters were seen trying to salvage what little was left of the home, which had been reduced…
[ad_1] By Bernard Assim- Ita and Samuel Gada (Lead Writers) Editor’s Note: Reports from the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly reveal that we are behind in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. But just how far off track are we? As we strive to achieve the ambitious goals laid out in…
[ad_1] Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, says there has been another jailbreak attempt in the last few months. On July 5, 2022, gunmen attacked a correctional facility in the Kuje council area of the federal capital territory (FCT). Over 500 prisoners — including Boko Haram suspects — were said to have escaped. Speaking on Thursday…
By Gom Mirian Global growth would slow from 3.1 per cent in 2022 to 2.1 per cent in 2023, the World Bank has said. World Bank’s Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, made this known on Saturday in a publication made available on the Bank’s website. Kose said the global economy has witnessed a sharp and…
