By Aladeokomo Babatunde S Food insecurity, a major problem in Nigeria affects millions of individuals who find it difficult to get adequate food and nourishment. The United Nations lists inflation, rising food…
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The rise and fall of the Nigerian Economy
Nigeria’s Economic Rollercoaster through the eyes of citizen By Samuel Ajayi It was past 6 pm or 7 pm, I could not clearly remember, I was tightly strapped to the back…
Nigeria Signs 2024 Hajj MoU With Saudi Arabia
Nigeria under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), solidified its commitment to a seamless Hajj exercise by signing the 2024 (1445AH) Hajj Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj…
NRI 2023 Ranking: Nigeria Needs Urgent Tech Revamp, Says CITAD’s Boss
By Mustapha Salisu Y. Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), recently addressed the press regarding Nigeria’s standing in the 2023 Global Network Readiness Index…
$150M Abacha Loot Return: CISLAC, TI France Urge Nigeria, France To Uphold Asset Recovery Laws
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International, TI-France chapter,have jointly called on Nigeria and France to uphold asset recovery laws ahead of the return of $150 million looted by…
IHRC Condemns Bombing of Over 80 Innocent People at Maulud Event in Nigeria, Says Country Director Bakoji
The Nigerian Chapter of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), through its Country Director in Nigeria, Amb. Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji has filed a report to office of the IHRC Global Director General, H.E…
Center calls for unified action to end GBV in Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the world commence the celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, extending through International Human Rights Day on December 10,…
President Tinubu to Saudi investors: Your investments are safe in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President Media & Publicity disclosed in a statement issued to newsmen…
How a Young Development Practitioner is Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria
Meet Abdulazeez, a young development practitioner who empowers women and youth in Nigeria. He studied mass communication at Bayero University Kano, but a life-changing experience in a remote community near his campus…
Wike, Gumi and the geographical expression called Nigeria
By Law Mefor Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic scholar residing in Kaduna, has claimed that Christians cannot be trusted with the nation’s security. This was said by the divisive cleric in a…
For Nigeria to be great, these three institutions must change their thinking cap
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi I have not stated the names of the institutions at the beginning because I have spoken about the topic several times. Well, now that I have decided to…
Nigeria@63: Ganduje rallies Nigerians, assures of good governance under Tinubu-led administration
By Abdullahi Yusuf As Nigerians celebrate the 63rd Independence anniversary of the nation, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured the citizenry of…
Nigerian pilgrims in Amman, Jordan prays for Nigeria as they cross over to Isreal
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Over 340 Christian pilgrims from Nigeria who are presently in Jordan are praying for the peace of the country and for God to grant mercy on Nigeria. In…
FG ready to make Nigeria aviation hub of Africa- Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo says the Federal Government is ready to make Nigeria the aviation hub of Africa. Keyamo sated at the seventh edition of the…
FG will rejig N-Power Scheme, pay beneficiaries – Betta Edu
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, says plans are underway to rejig the N-Power scheme to accommodate more people and ensure prompt payment of beneficiaries’ stipends. Edu disclosed…
Speculation as Nigeria’s albatross to development
By Abdullahi Yusuf It has been established over time that Speculation is part of human behaviour. People speculate about things in order to achieve certain objectives for their own benefits.They also speculate…
NDLEA arrests drug lord trafficking cocaine, seizes massive drug haul across Nigeria
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made significant arrests and seizures across several states in Nigeria. The Agency in a statement by its…
Nigeria still has cheapest fuel price in Africa says IPMAN
Yakubu Suleiman, National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has said that despite the recent increase in petrol pump prices, the country still maintains the most…
Beyond Palliatives: Nigeria’s Economic Future Demands a Comprehensive Vision
By Muhammad B. Bello, PhD In the midst of Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Federal Government has announced ambitious plans to distribute a substantial sum of money as palliatives. A staggering ₦500 billion…
Fuel subsidy made e-vehicles unattractive in Nigeria – W’Bank
The World Bank has expressed that the previous administration’s choice to provide subsidies for petrol prices has impeded the progress of e-mobility and the adoption of alternative vehicles such as electric minibuses,…