Tag: Nigeria
FG to adjust workers salaries to current realities – Ngige
Ngige said that the Federal Government was very much aware that the N30,000 National Minimum Wage had depreciated.
The worst is over, peace gradually returning to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the worst is over with regard to the daunting security…
Nigeria to deepen diplomatic ties with China, says Amb. Jidda
President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the embassy to issue visas to Chinese wanting to go to Nigeria for investment within…
Obasanjo comes on a mission in Congo Kinshasa
Obasanjo and Tshisekedi met for about two hours. Immediately Obasanjo came out of the meeting to address the press, my…
Accolades as FG launches evaluation reports on SDG 3, 4
SDG 3 and 4 were selected for the evaluation based on Nigeria’s national development priorities as embedded in the Economic…
Nigeria partners Israel, Japan on manufacturing of electric automobiles
Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israeli and Japanese companies to commence assembling and manufacturing of…
Nigeria celebrates 3 years of being polio-free
Mulombo said that the country’s success was due to remarkable commitment at all levels, from the highest reaches of government…
How peace can thrive in Nigeria – Chimamanda Adichie
The public intellectual and feminist also said things are getting harder by the day and Nigerians do not have enough…
What my little son said and my current reflections
Banditry, terrorism, activities of gunmen are what characterise the Nigerian life every day. We can't farm in peace. We can't…
Nigeria’s Inflation hits 19.64%, better than in Ghana, Ivory Coast
In comparative analysis, inflation rate in Nigeria is still far below what trends in West Africa, notably Ghana.
General Haruna, Arise TV, journalists and framing of realities in Nigeria
Journalists in Nigeria and Arise TV will need to reset their practice after reading this thought provoking piece on the…
Nigeria unveils plans for expected 1,130 stolen artefacts
The Federal Government of Nigeria said the 1,130 stolen Benin bronzes and other artifacts to be repatriated to Nigeria will…
Buhari: ‘We are Nigerians and God willing Nigeria will remain one’
Buhari said: "We have gone through all the troubles from 15th of January 1966 to date. You know what I…
Mixed reactions trail FG’s plan to ban use of motorcycles
The proposed ban has continued to generate comments including from the national assembly while the Federal Government is yet to…
Siemens Energy set to begin delivery of Nigeria’s mega transformers
In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari initiated the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) that will enable Siemens Energy to upgrade Nigeria’s electricity…
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Nigerians to begin payment of 5% excise duty on telecom services
The five per cent will be added to the already existing 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on telecommunications…
Nigeria records biggest victory ever against Sao Tome
Nigeria is the fifth most successful team in the history of the AFCON tournament and they will be hoping to…
‘Why President Buhari’s visit to Liberia is significant’
On July 26, Liberia marks a Special Independence anniversary, commemorating 175 years of self-rule, with the country being the oldest…
We need leader who can compete for Mo Ibrahim Prize
Oladipo Adamolekun, a Professor of Public Administration, who recently turned 80, writes from Iju, Akure North, Ondo State that Nigeria…
World Athletics Championship: Buhari celebrates track superstar, Amusan
Amusan has set a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and made history as the first…
Can Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi unite Nigeria?
Tinubu has a robust matrix of associates and supporters across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. And his approach to national matters has…
My concept of Aboriginal Democracy good for Nigeria – Chris Okotie
Reverend Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie, the pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, who is also of the Fresh…
Kuje Prison: Expect more attacks in Nigeria, US warns citizens
The United States of America has told its citizens in Nigeria to be on alert as there will be an…
Nigeria loses $10m daily to crude oil theft – TotalEnergies MD
Sangster said TotalEnergies had declared a force majeure on its OML 58 and had stopped production since Feb. 24 due…
EU plans $1.3B investment in Nigeria to aid economic diversification
Nigeria has been trying to broaden its economy and exports outside the oil sector, which accounts for about 7% of…
Why Nigeria can’t remove fuel subsidies now
In a wide ranging interview with Reuters on Monday, Mohammed said many other nations were introducing measures to help citizens…
Amb. Mary Beth Leonard lists similarities between Nigeria, U.S.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard on Monday highlighted the similarities between Nigeria and her country as it marked…
The politics of political correctness in Nigeria
The ambitious must therefore be careful, with the political correctness police on constant surveillance, a loose lip could sink your…
Nigeria, Germany ink deal for return of 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes
Mohammed thanked the government and people of Germany for what he described as the ''single largest repatriation of artefacts anywhere…
Buhari thanks Portugal for assisting Africa
The Nigerian leader welcomed the Business Forum organised during the visit and the signing of many Memoranda of Understanding between…