A non-governmental organization, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has charged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State to work assiduously towards reducing drastically the smoking of cigarettes in the state. CISLAC gave the charge during a meeting with stakeholders from the CSOs in the state on tobacco control in Gombe, the Gombe State capital….
As part of his dedicated efforts to build robust human resources for the health and social welfare sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, to a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the Federal College…
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, on Thursday revealed that the Under-17 World Cup will become an annual event with more participating teams. The tournament is designed to aid football development across the world. Nigeria has won the male Under-17 World Cup five times. Morocco will host the next female Under-17 tournament, while while Qatar will…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped two places in the first FIFA women’s rankings for 2024. The nine-time African champions dropped from 32nd to 34th position. Randy Waldrum’s side, however, maintained the top position in Africa. The Super Falcons have only been in action twice this year. The West Africans held the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to…
As the Islamic month of Ramadan commences, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, has called for fervent prayers and unity by Nigerians for the nation to overcome the challenges thwarting its progress. The Minister made the call in his Ramadan message contained in a statement signed by his…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, eight teams have secured spots in the quarter-finals, with the draw scheduled to take place on Friday. The teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals include PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The draw for the 2023-2024 Champions League quarter-finals…
The naira experienced a decline to N1,620 per dollar in the unofficial parallel market yesterday, falling from N1,615 per dollar on Tuesday . Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,615.94 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on the same day. According to data from FMDQ, the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM increased to…
Foreign direct investment outflows are expected to persist in Nigeria, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The EIU report highlights that local oil companies acquiring assets from exiting international counterparts may struggle to match their financial capabilities. The challenging business environment in Nigeria, characterized by corruption, cronyism, insecurity, and infrastructure deficiencies, contributes to multinational…
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has taken the decisive step of reopening Nigeria’s borders with Niger and lifting all sanctions against the neighboring country. President Tinubu has issued clear directives for the swift removal of sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger: 1. Reopening of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, commenced a Treasury Bills, T-Bills Primary Market Auction, PMA, on Wednesday. This is according to CBN’s latest T-BIlls schedule. At the PMA, existing T-Bills totalling N161.50 billion (N730 million, N920 million and N159.85 billion across the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day instruments, respectively) will mature and be rolled over. “In…
A 26-year-old Nigerian man, Emeka Nelson, built a generator that operates mainly on water. Nelson invented the water-powered generator despite lacking formal education or engineering certification. The inventor said the generator has a maximum capacity of 1000 Watts and a voltage ranging between 220 and 240. It also has the potential to challenge conventional power-generating…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has lauded goalkeeper David Raya following his display in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg win over Porto on Tuesday. Arsenal came into the second leg of the match at the Emirates trailing 1-0 from the first leg. The Gunners opened the scoring in the first half after…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to prevent commercial banks in the country from holding onto customers’ reversed funds beyond the specified timeline outlined by the apex bank. This decision was made following the adoption of a motion titled “Need to restrain commercial banks from holding…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria has experienced a 7% decrease in its crude oil production, falling to 1.3 million barrels per day in February 2024 from 1.4 million barrels per day the previous month, despite the federal government’s efforts to boost oil output. According to the March Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) by the Organization…
Edited by. Afolabi Hannah A total of 12 coaches have successfully submitted their application letters to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before the deadline for the vacant position of head coach for the Nigerian senior men’s national team, Super Eagles. The NFF had announced the vacancy after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February. The NFF,…
Three individuals have tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Ondo-Ore highway in Ondo State. The incident involved a brewery truck, fully loaded with beer, which toppled onto a Volkswagen Golf vehicle (registration number BUR 852 TS) carrying passengers to Ondo, at Liyetu area of the town. According to reports, the three…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah ABUJA—A portion of the renowned trading hub, Wuse Market, in Abuja was engulfed in flames yesterday following the alleged killing of a criminal suspect by a security operative. The identity of the officer involved, whether a police officer or a Prison officer, remained uncertain as conflicting reports emerged. Infuriated traders and…
Lawmakers intensify pressure for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force Base in Markudi and the joint military security task force in Benue State following their alleged failure to promptly respond to distress calls during a devastating attack in Gwer West Local Government Area on March 7, resulting in the tragic loss of over…
In a harrowing incident near Ivanovo, northeast of Moscow, a Russian cargo plane, identified as an Il-76 aircraft, crashed with 15 individuals on board. According to official reports from the Defense Ministry, the ill-fated flight, which included 8 crew members and 7 passengers, tragically met its demise shortly after take-off on Tuesday. The ministry refrained…
Manchester United’s midfielder, Mason Mount, resurfaced in training on Tuesday, marking his comeback after a four-month hiatus due to a calf injury. Since his substantial £60 million ($76 million) transfer from Chelsea at the season’s onset, Mount has seen limited action, tallying only 12 appearances across various competitions. The midfielder’s last on-field involvement was as…
In a significant development, Senator Abdul Ningi has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum. The decision, he revealed, is prompted by the unfolding dynamics within the National Assembly, the Northern region, and the entire nation. Addressing the forum, Senator Ningi expressed, “I hereby resign my position as the Chairman of…
In a significant development, the renowned Wuse Market in Abuja is said to be ablaze, according to reports from AIT news. The cause of this fire outbreak remains unknown at this time. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
The lack of steady power supply, further worsened by insurgency, has continued to affect businesses and other activities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three states, known as BAY states, are the worst affected by the activities of insurgency in the North East, where critical assets,…
Afrobeat superstar, Tems has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding International Song for ‘Me & U’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards which were held virtually at naacpimageawards.net on Monday, March 11. Davido and Lojay got on the awardees’ list for being featured on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ which won the Outstanding Duo, Group…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, celebrated his 30th birthday with a splendid photoshoot, showcasing an African-inspired outfit. The controversial musician, known for his unique style and music, donned a striking green agbada for the occasion. The birthday photoshoot captured Portable exuding gratitude and joy as he celebrated the gift of life…
The turnover of US Dollar transactions at the official foreign exchange market plunged by 64.31 per cent to $96.13 million at the close of work on Monday. FMDQ data on Monday showed that USD transactions depleted to $96.13 million from $269.35 million. Meanwhile, the naira appreciated slightly to 0.58 per cent to N1,617.96 per USD…
Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu for the reopening of Nigeria’s land borders to alleviate the prevailing food insecurity gripping the nation. Governor Yusuf, during a meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, underscored the critical need to reopen the borders…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Lagos State Government has announced its plans to start enforcement operations in Apapa to restore the three-meter drainage Right of Way for all its drainage channels. Following an inspection tour to assess compliance levels, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that enforcement activities are…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has affirmed his administration’s determination to assist young farmers and investors by providing support for land clearing, preparation, and agricultural mechanization. The primary goals are to ensure food security and reduce unemployment in the state. During the 37th Lisabi Day celebration in Abeokuta, the Governor,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Inter Miami suffered their first defeat in the Major League Soccer season as they were beaten 3-2 by Montreal in a home fixture that saw Argentine star Lionel Messi rested. Montreal’s Fernando Alvarez, Matias Coccaro, and Sunusi Ibrahim scored the goals that clinched the victory, propelling Montreal to second place in…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commended President Bola Tinubu despite the current economic hardship in the country. Buhari said Tinubu has done well since assuming office on May 29, 2023. He spoke while receiving the Comptroller-General and members of the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service in Daura, Katsina State. The former president said…
