Nigeria’s university education system is facing a critical challenge due to a massive exodus of university lecturers seeking better opportunities abroad. This trend, which has intensified recently, is drastically reducing the pool of skilled professionals necessary for the country’s development and is threatening the quality of higher education. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, ...
The Presidency has responded to allegations made by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s intentions to establish a one-party state in Nigeria. Atiku accused Tinubu of appointing loyalists as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), suggesting this ...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has come under criticism following reports of significant government spending on various projects ahead of the February 25 Presidential election. According to Daily Trust, among the expenditures approved by Sanwo-Olu is ₦24.5 million for the renovation of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police’s official residence. This information was disclosed ...
Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, has reported a significant increase in the Federation Account’s revenue following the removal of the fuel subsidy. The monthly revenue has risen from an average of N650 billion to over N1 trillion in the past four months. This revelation came during the opening ...
Famed Nigerian comedian AY Makun has voiced his disappointment with the persistent economic challenges in Nigeria. Despite growing up with the hopeful mantra “Nigeria will get better,” AY, now in his fifties, finds that this promise remains unfulfilled, with the nation’s situation seemingly worsening. In a candid post on his Instagram, AY reflects on the ...
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria recently held his third meeting in two months with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, emphasizing their commitment to bolstering investment in the Nigerian economy. This meeting, occurring on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference, marks a continued effort to strengthen bilateral relations and economic collaboration ...
Eunisell Limited, a prominent player in specialty chemicals and oil and gas solutions in West Africa, has pledged to work closely with industry stakeholders to boost Nigeria’s oil and gas production. This commitment was articulated by Chika Ikenga, Managing Director of Eunisell, during the 41st International Conference and Exhibition organized by the Nigeria Association of ...
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has faced considerable pressure following two consecutive draws in the Group C World Cup qualifiers. However, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee, Nse Essien, has disclosed that financial limitations prevent the federation from dismissing Peseiro due to the compensatory fees involved. Nigeria’s ...
The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives, led by Deputy Minority Whip Hon. Victor Ozodinobi, has pledged unwavering loyalty to the party and dedication to fulfilling their legislative responsibilities to Nigerians. This assurance was made during a courtesy visit to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Ozodinobi, speaking on behalf of ...
Nigeria is currently facing a significant challenge with inflation, which has been steadily increasing over the past year. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator of inflation, rose to 27.33% in October, up from 26.72% the previous month. This increase reflects a broader trend of escalating ...
