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More foreign, multinational companies quit Nigeria, citing harsh business environment as their reasons Obi, Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, MAN lament the ugly trend House of Reps set up committee to ...

Dayo Adewunmi, known as “Sule Suebebe,” has kissed the dust. The grim reaper has taken a ride to Ekiti State and taken the life of one of his prestigious sons ...

This week, Ibadan did not allow the rest of the country to enjoy the total blackout occasioned by NLC's. As labor leaders stormed the streets to demand a new minimum ...

Nigerians, particularly legal practitioners, have expressed their concerns over the reinstatement of the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”. Recall that the old anthem was written by Lillian Jean ...

The spate of kidnappings in Nigeria is becoming alarming. These mass kidnappings across the country have had devastating effects on the lives of victims and their families. According to data ...

CBN introduced Cybersecurity levy on May 6 Obi, TUC, Northern Coalition group kick against the policy as Reno Omokri says it is right in a right direction House of Reps ...

Retired Enugu state local government workers lament 2 years arrears of pension Enugu state govt has not paid gratuities to retired workers for over a decade Mbah inaugurates committee to ...

On April 3, 2024 FG, NERC increases electricity tariff of Band A customers to 300% Experts say the increase will further lead to more inflation in Nigeria NLC, NACCIMMA, others ...

Many Nigerians resort to eating rotten, expired foods as high cost of goods takes toll on them NBS releases report, says Nigerian inflation rate hits 31.70% Annual Food inflation rate ...

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration set up Stephen Oronsaye Committee to look into the bloated civil service 12 years after, mixed reactions mount Bola Tinubu’s administration set to implement the recommendations ...

For decades, there has been growing call for establishment of state police in Nigeria Bill to establish State police passes second reading in the House of Representatives on February 20 ...

President Bola Tinubu sacked Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on Monday, January 8, 2024, in response to public outrage over an alleged N585 million scam. ...

CBN introduced new naira notes on December 15, 2022 and planned to phase off the old notes on January 31, 2023 The 2023 general elections witnessed the most competitive elections ...

Christmas is celebrated with high demand of goods and services Nigerians experience bleak celebration as prices of food items, transportation go high Businessmen, services providers blame price escalation on fuel ...

If life were a subject, it would be advanced mathematics or a more difficult course. Every day, people try to improve on yesterday because they don't know what tomorrow may ...

Nigeria inflation rate hits 26.72% in September 2023 High cost of living rises, pushing millions of Nigerians below poverty line Nigerians groan as schools, landlords shoot up fees, rents respectively ...

Kingsley Joseph, 11-year old boy stole the show at Annual Aba Fashion week Adidas recognized him, made the sachet water seller youth Ambassador Umu Aba Club took over his academic ...

Samson Ugwu, Enugu-born palm tree climber trains himself with proceeds He bags First class degree from Michael Okpara University, Umudike Advises youths on self-reliant, hardworking, focused life In Igbo land ...

Ex-Gov. Wike handpicks Gov. Fubara to succeed him as Rivers state governor Wike, tackles godson, allegedly plots his impeachment as 27 House of Assembly Members defect to APC Elderstatesman, Edwin ...

UNESCO says Nigeria’s out-of-school children hits 20 million Experts express concern over the attendant consequences FG says plans under way to ameliorate the situation The Nigerian government, experts, international development ...