Despite mass resignation of engineers, Elon Musk claims Twitter hit all-time usage
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Meanwhile, #RIPTwitter and #GoodbyeTwitter are trending as users fear an outage The post Despite mass resignation of engineers, Elon Musk claims Twitter hit all-time usage appeared first on Nairametrics.
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CBN tells banks to work on Saturdays until January 2023; here's why
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
He also reiterated that the new and existing currencies would remain legal tender and will be circulated alongside each other until January 31, 2023The post CBN tells banks to work on Saturdays until January 2023; heres why appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Jim Ovia, IT Practitioners to Headline Zenith Tech Fair
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
The Second Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed 'Future Forward 2.0', will be held on Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily. Conceived in the mould of global technological events such as the Consumer []The post Jim Ovia, IT Practitioners to Headline Zenith Tech Fair appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Mass layoffs in tech spark concerns for Nigerian technology companies, employees
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Silent layoffs are already ongoing in small tech companies across Nigeria The post Mass layoffs in tech spark concerns for Nigerian technology companies, employees appeared first on Nairametrics.
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NIGCOMSAT to deploy 5G technology through NIGCOMSAT 2 satellite
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Meanwhile, the NCC is set to auction two additional 3.5GHz spectrums at $273.6 million eachThe post NIGCOMSAT to deploy 5G technology through NIGCOMSAT 2 satellite appeared first on Nairametrics.
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52 cases of politically motivated violence recorded since official flag off of campaigns ' Police IG
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Political violence manifests in the form of inter-party intolerance and violenceThe post 52 cases of politically motivated violence recorded since official flag off of campaigns Police IG appeared first on Nairametrics.
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ICPC says it recovered the sum of N117 billion between January to August
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Says it completed 672 investigations and 565 non-petition-led investigationsThe post ICPC says it recovered the sum of N117 billion between January to August appeared first on Nairametrics.
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US will impose visa sanctions on politicians who instigate violence during 2023 election
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
He added that The United States does not support any individual candidate or party in this election cycleThe post US will impose visa sanctions on politicians who instigate violence during 2023 election appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Guinness Nigeria loses N31 billion in market value in two days
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
The decline can be attributed to investors' negative sentiment as the build-up to the 2023 election continue to impact negatively on the marketThe post Guinness Nigeria loses N31 billion in market value in two days appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Dangote companies' report N1.5 trillion in revenues amid'operational headwinds
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Three Dangote companies quoted on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) raked in combined revenue of N1.51 trillion in the first nine months of 2022 (N2.01 trillion annualized).'The post Dangote companies' report N1.5 trillion in revenues amid'operational headwinds' appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Showmax Pro records 111% growth ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Live sport streaming service, Showmax Pro, says it has recorded a 111% growth year on year while paying subscribers on the platform also grew by 50% year on year across Africa.The post Showmax Pro records 111% growth ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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P2P market exchange rate appreciatestoN790.9/$1 on 17th November 2022
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar appreciates at N790/$1 on the cryptocurrency peer-to-peer market, on Thursday, 17th November 2022.The post P2P market exchange rate appreciatestoN790.9/$1 on 17th November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Africa's share of global green bonds issued in 2021 was 0.26% ' AfDB
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The green, social and sustainable bonds market in Africa is still untappedThe post Africas share of global green bonds issued in 2021 was 0.26% AfDB appeared first on Nairametrics.
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EFCC chairman says more governors under watch for money laundering
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Naira redesign is an opportunity for the government to regain control over the flow of cash in the countryThe post EFCC chairman says more governors under watch for money laundering appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Stock market closes negative as investors lose N20 billion
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a negative note with a loss of N20 billion as the bears regained dominance, driving down the broad market by 35.72 basis points.The post Stock market closes negative as investors lose N20 billion appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Child voters: INEC says discovery is proof of transparency
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The purpose of the display is to enable Nigerians to scrutinize the preliminary register and make claims about misspelling of names, personal details, or missing namesThe post Child voters: INEC says discovery is proof of transparency appeared first on Nairametrics.
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How to determine if a company is worth more than its current market price
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Let's begin with the popular and extremely critical Price Book Value (PBV) analysisThe post How to determine if a company is worth more than its current market price appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Gov Abiodun presents N472.25 billion 2023 budget to Ogun Assembly
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
N201.84 billion was proposed as recurrent expenditure, N270.41 billion was budgeted for capital expenditureThe post Gov Abiodun presents N472.25 billion 2023 budget to Ogun Assembly appeared first on Nairametrics.
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OILSERV, Foundation break medical record in Nigeria and Africa
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
In West Africa where heart disease is the most common birth defect affecting one in 100 persons, OILSERV and the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation in partnership with the VOOM Foundation, USA through the Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital A multimillion Dollar investment that Specializes in Critical care Management and Automated surgery procedures, created and []The post OILSERV, Foundation break medical record in Nigeria and Africa appeared first on Nairametrics.
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133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor- NBS
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Over half of the population of Nigeria is multidimensionally poor, with poverty higher in rural areasThe post 133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor- NBS appeared first on Nairametrics.
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The African Union is awarding civil society organisations involved in peace and security
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Candidates must demonstrate that they have made significant contributions by completing extraordinary projects/activitiesThe post The African Union is awarding civil society organisations involved in peace and security appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Court discontinues Kanu's N20bn suit against AGF, DG-NIA
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The suit was discontinued for strategic reasons that would be inappropriate and unprofessional to disclose publiclyThe post Court discontinues Kanu's N20bn suit against AGF, DG-NIA appeared first on Nairametrics.
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As former Aviation Minister, I know nothing about Nigeria Air project ' Okpere
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The former Aviation Minister wondered why Hadi Sirika has been so hasty to establish a new national carrier even though the current administration has barely six months to goThe post As former Aviation Minister, I know nothing about Nigeria Air project ' Okpere appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Over 30,000 RSA holders switch pension managers in Q3 2022 as competition intensifies
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The number of RSA transfers processed in Q3 2022 is the highest quarterly number recorded since the opening of the transfer window in November 2020The post Over 30,000 RSA holders switch pension managers in Q3 2022 as competition intensifies appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Chams Holding Company Plc appoints Mayowa Olaniyan as Group CEO
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The company also appointed Mr Oloruntoba Ayodele as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from November 1, 2022The post Chams Holding Company Plc appoints Mayowa Olaniyan as Group CEO appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Why MTN Nigeria wants to bid for another 5G spectrum this year
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The telecom giant said having another lot of 100Mhz in the 3.5GHz spectrum band will enable it to deliver 5G service more efficientlyThe post Why MTN Nigeria wants to bid for another 5G spectrum this year appeared first on Nairametrics.
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International Breweries Plc appoints Carlos Coutino as Managing Director
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
A corporate disclosure by the brewer said the appointments will take effect on January 1, 2023The post International Breweries Plc appoints Carlos Coutino as Managing Director appeared first on Nairametrics.
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EU announces '1 billion for climate adaptation in Africa targeted at floods, droughts and other impacts
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Many of the countries on this continent are among the most vulnerable to climate changeThe post EU announces '1 billion for climate adaptation in Africa targeted at floods, droughts and other impacts appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FairMoney Surpasses Customers Expectations With New Promo, Gives Up to 26% Savings Interest Rates on FairLock
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Leading credit-led digital bank, FairMoney Microfinance Bank, is out to help Nigerians achieve their goals faster with the introduction of its new product, FairLock. FairLock is FairMoney's new fixed-term deposit product that enables customers securely lock funds and earn high interest returns on their funds. With up to 18% per annum and savings tenure from []The post FairMoney Surpasses Customers Expectations With New Promo, Gives Up to 26% Savings Interest Rates on FairLock appeared first
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The UBET Sports World Cup Betting Tournament is Here!
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
We are thrilled to announce that the UBET Sports World Cup Betting Tournament will begin on November 20th and run throughout the FIFA World Cup, with a total prize pool of $2000 USDT to be won. The best part is that there is zero risk involved, so you can participate freely. We want UBET Sports []The post The UBET Sports World Cup Betting Tournament is Here! appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Insurance firms report higher claim expenses as inflation, exchange rate bites
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Claims paid out by Nigeria's top insurance companies surged to N94 billion in the first 9 months of 2022.The post Insurance firms report higher claim expenses as inflation, exchange rate bites appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Senate investigates uneven N500 billion disbursement by Development Bank of Nigeria
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The Senate urged the DBN to ensure equitable disbursement of loans in all six geographical zonesThe post Senate investigates uneven N500 billion disbursement by Development Bank of Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.
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How brain circulation can fill the void of brain drain in Nigeria
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
With the sustainedjapa trendover the years, many Nigerian policymakers and well-wishers are worried there is a looming skilled labour crisis due to brain drain. However, international migration researchers are increasingly noting a new phenomenon they call 'brain circulation whereby talented people leave, settle down abroad and later return to their home countries with their intellectual []The post How brain circulation can fill the void of brain drain in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametr
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Greece Digital Nomad Visa will enable remote workers, entrepreneurs work and live in the country for 12 months
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The country is one of the sunniest places in the world and home to over 6000 beautiful islands and 18 UNESCO world heritage sitesThe post Greece Digital Nomad Visa will enable remote workers, entrepreneurs work and live in the country for 12 months appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Bank of Industry increases its solar energy fund to N6 billion
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The funds can be accessed directly from BOI or indirectly through Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) or Microfinance Banks (MFBs) by end users or solar energy companiesThe post Bank of Industry increases its solar energy fund to N6 billion appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria to begin rice exports as RIFAN signs agreement with Tiamin Rice Company
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Nairametrics understands that Tiamin Rice Company has previously benefited from six financial interventions from the CBNThe post Nigeria to begin rice exports as RIFAN signs agreement with Tiamin Rice Company appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Review: Samsung A04s is a budget phone but comes without a charger
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
With a solid presence in Nigeria, Samsung has been one of the favourite phone brands in the countryThe post Review: Samsung A04s is a budget phone but comes without a charger appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Debt-for-climate swap deals can be a win-win for Nigeria ' Osinbajo
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Debt for climate swap deals can reduce burden on developing countries. The post Debt-for-climate swap deals can be a win-win for Nigeria Osinbajo appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya arrested in US for possession of metal knuckles
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Brass knuckles are also fist-load weapons used in hand-to-hand combatThe post Former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya arrested in US for possession of metal knuckles appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Black market exchange rate appreciates to N790/$1 ' 16th November 2022
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar appreciates at N790/$1 on the black market, on Wednesday, 16th November 2022.The post Black market exchange rate appreciates to N790/$1 16th November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Stock'market'closes'positive'with'market'cap'up' N130'billion
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The'All'Share'Index'(ASI)'appreciated'by'0.54%'to'close'at'44,046.94'pointsThe post Stock'market'closes'positive'with'market'cap'up' N130'billion appeared first on Nairametrics.
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2023 Presidency: Tinubu meets CAN leadership, addresses Muslim-Muslim ticket issue
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Tinubu said his decision to contest for the presidency is in line with the country's constitutionThe post 2023 Presidency: Tinubu meets CAN leadership, addresses Muslim-Muslim ticket issue appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer writes European Union over his health
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The lawyer said he was alarmed by his client's worsening health condition caused by the detention conditions to which he is being subjectedThe post Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer writes European Union over his health appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Inflation: FG should grant concessionary import for industrialists, food processors ' CPPE
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Recall that Nigeria's inflation accelerated to 21.09% in October, up from 20.77 in SeptemberThe post Inflation: FG should grant concessionary import for industrialists, food processors CPPE appeared first on Nairametrics.
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NBA Africa to strengthen basketball in Nigeria as Deputy Commissioner/CEO Mark Tatum makes first visit
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
NBA Africa hosted a media roundtable with NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams, NBA Africa Vice President and Country Head for Nigeria Gbemisola Abudu, and Basketball Africa League (BAL) President Amadou Gallo Fall at The Wheatbaker in Lagos as part of the Deputy Commissioner's first visit to []The post NBA Africa to strengthen basketball in Nigeria as Deputy Commissioner/CEO Mark Tatum makes first visit appeared first on Nairametric
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Vitafoam cancels 1.1 billion ordinary shares
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The approval was in compliance a recent adjustment to the law regulating companies in the country.The post Vitafoam cancels 1.1 billion ordinary shares appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Why Atiku wants to privatise FG's refineries
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Atiku argued that the private sector suffers when it is not productiveThe post Why Atiku wants to privatise FG's refineries appeared first on Nairametrics.
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1%
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Inflation would have been 13.8% had the government not introduced an energy price guarantee that limited the increaseThe post UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1% appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nestcoin CEO seeks jobs for his sacked employees after losing $4 million to FTX
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
This comes just a day after the company announced that it was laying off half of its 100 staff due to the fallouts of FTX's collapseThe post Nestcoin CEO seeks jobs for his sacked employees after losing $4 million to FTX appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG approves framework for $3 billion hydropower plant in Benue State
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The proposed plant is expected to be the largest hydropower project in West AfricaThe post FG approves framework for $3 billion hydropower plant in Benue State appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Get Care is revitalizing digital healthcare access and delivery in Nigeria
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
At one point or another, you may have come across those unpleasant reports about the Nigeria healthcare sector. Whether it is the alarming decline in doctor-to-patient ratio, the long wait time, overcrowded hospital halls, and even the dreaded fake drugs, these are some of the numerous issues plaguing the Nigerian healthcare space that is in []The post Get Care is revitalizing digital healthcare access and delivery in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Senate backs CBN on redesign of naira notes
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The lawmakers also questioned the impacts the redesign will have on the economy and residents living in rural areasThe post Senate backs CBN on redesign of naira notes appeared first on Nairametrics.
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The British Council and Microsoft have teamed up to provide an e-learning programme for creatives
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 from any African country are encouraged to applyThe post The British Council and Microsoft have teamed up to provide an e-learning programme for creatives appeared first on Nairametrics.
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EFCC nabs alleged currency speculator in Abuja
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The arrest was made as part of effort to sanitise the foreign exchange marketThe post EFCC nabs alleged currency speculator in Abuja appeared first on Nairametrics.
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UTM Offshore to sign FEED agreement for Nigeria's first $1.8 million FLNG facility
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Signing the agreement will automatically move the development to the implementation stageThe post UTM Offshore to sign FEED agreement for Nigerias first $1.8 million FLNG facility appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Apply for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships'for masters degrees
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
It's for residents of Commonwealth countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Malaysia, Jamaica, Barbados, Tanzania, Uganda, etcThe post Apply for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships'for masters degrees appeared first on Nairametrics.
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ASUU accuses Ngige of authorizing half salary, says he has lost the right to mediate
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The ASUU president confirmed that the part payment was the first salary paid to union members since the strike commencedThe post ASUU accuses Ngige of authorizing half salary, says he has lost the right to mediate appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Cement companies report widespread foreign exchange losses
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Three cement companies recorded N78.6 billion in foreign exchange losses between January and September 2022The post Cement companies report widespread foreign exchange losses appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Amid $151.3 billion public debt, here are Nigeria's largest creditors
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Nigeria owes $151.3 billion worth of public debt as of June 2022The post Amid $151.3 billion public debt, here are Nigerias largest creditors appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Donald Trump to run again for US presidency
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
His biggest opponent in the Republican Party would be Florida governor Ron DeSantisThe post Donald Trump to run again for US presidency appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG insists on stopping petrol subsidy by June 2023
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The federal government had projected to spend N6.7 trillion in 2023 if the subsidy is not removedThe post FG insists on stopping petrol subsidy by June 2023 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Consumer Data, Bedrock of Africa's Emerging Open Finance System
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Access to credible consumer data has been identified as a critical layer that will enable a viable open finance system in Africa. According to Sarah Essien, Chief Operating Officer of VerifyMe Nigeria, a digital identity and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) technology company with head office in Lagos, the quest for a sustainable open finance economy in Africa []The post Consumer Data, Bedrock of Africa's Emerging Open Finance System appeared first on Nairametrics.
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No going back on planned demolition of aviation agencies in Lagos ' Minister
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Sirika insisted that the plan has received presidential approval and there was no going back on the projectThe post No going back on planned demolition of aviation agencies in Lagos ' Minister appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Peter Obi plans to float the naira and combat inflation
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Nigeria's food inflation has risen by 23.72% on a year-on-year basisThe post Peter Obi plans to float the naira and combat inflation appeared first on Nairametrics.
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COP 27: Africa must have natural gas to complement its renewable energy ' AfDB
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
According to him, natural gas is necessary to ensure that energy needs are adequately metThe post COP 27: Africa must have natural gas to complement its renewable energy AfDB appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Aviation: The private sector must retain the lead ' Peter Obi
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Nigeria's aviation industry has been correctly and properly deregulatedThe post Aviation: The private sector must retain the lead ' Peter Obi appeared first on Nairametrics.
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2023: Peter Obi promises to remove import restrictions
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
He urged for coherence in government policy adaptation between MDAs to avoid conflicting policiesThe post 2023: Peter Obi promises to remove import restrictions appeared first on Nairametrics.
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How to land a job in The Netherlands
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Learn about companies that are sponsoring work visas, job sites, job fairs, etcThe post How to land a job in The Netherlands appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria maintains position as Africa's third largest crude oil producer for October 2022
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Algeria took the top spot as Africa's largest crude oil producer for October, followed by AngolaThe post Nigeria maintains position as Africa's third largest crude oil producer for October 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Why we fixed new 5G spectrum reserve price for $273.6 million 'NCC
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The auction for the 3.5GHz spectrums is scheduled to hold on December 19 this yearThe post Why we fixed new 5G spectrum reserve price for $273.6 million 'NCC appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Lafarge Africa loses over N30 billion in market value
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
The stock price drop can be attributed to investors' negative sentiment which triggered sell-offs, plunging the company's value downThe post Lafarge Africa loses over N30 billion in market value appeared first on Nairametrics.
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23 Nigerians Make Mipad Global Top 100 Under 40 List
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
100 young persons of African descent under 40 years have been recognized as the Most Influential People of Africa Decent 2022 by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), a global civil society initiative in support of the UN International Decade for people of African descent. The list was released during the MIPAD 2022 []The post 23 Nigerians Make Mipad Global Top 100 Under 40 List appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Stock market closes negative as investors lose N5 billion
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Market breadth closed positive with 15 gainers against 13 losersThe post Stock market closes negative as investors lose N5 billion appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Peter Obi responds to Soludo's article, describes it as personal vendetta
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organization also accused Soludo of looking for cheap publicity The post Peter Obi responds to Soludo's article, describes it as personal vendetta appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Black market exchange rate depreciates to N800/$1 on 15th November 2022
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar depreciates at N800/$1 on the black market, on Tuesday, 15th November 2022.The post Black market exchange rate depreciates to N800/$1 on 15th November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Give private sector some clarity on forex ' Honeywell's CIO
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
He argued that Nigeria's multiple exchange rate regime is problematic for investorsThe post Give private sector some clarity on forex Honeywells CIO appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria's energy inflation surges to a 5-year high at 16.8% for October 2022
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Nigeria's inflation rate surged to a new record high of 21.09% in October 2022The post Nigeria's energy inflation surges to a 5-year high at 16.8% for October 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Akpabio reacts to Court of Appeal judgement, says Supreme Court has the final say
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
The controversy surrounding Akpabio's candidacy is happening barely four months to the 2023 general electionsThe post Akpabio reacts to Court of Appeal judgement, says Supreme Court has the final say appeared first on Nairametrics.
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CSCS appoints Shonekan as Executive Director
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Adeyinka Shonekan is a business leader and finances professional with extensive experience across various segments of the financial services sectorThe post CSCS appoints Shonekan as Executive Director appeared first on Nairametrics.
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World population hit 8 billion in November 2022
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
The world's population could reach 8.5 billion in 2030, and 9.7 billion by 2050The post World population hit 8 billion in November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Unity is crucial. And its only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February.The post 2023: Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Electioneering Must Be Non-Violent - Daily Independent
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Given the spate of political-related violent attacks in some parts of the country, will the 2023 elections be peaceful, free and fair' In fact, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, recently expressed such fears after the leaders and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were attacked by suspected []
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2023: Presidential candidate raises alarm over influx of arms - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The candidate says arms and drugs are entering the country through the border causing concerns among security agencies.The post 2023: Presidential candidate raises alarm over influx of arms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states Chidoka - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Mr Chidoka said the political future of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and other members of the G5 was tied to the PDP.The post 2023: Why PDP needs to win back northern states Chidoka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2nd woman who says Herschel Walker took her to get abortion presents evidence of relationship - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
2nd woman who says Herschel Walker took her to get abortion presents evidence of relationship
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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A statement by the Banks management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpageThe post Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Accountant testifies Trump claimed decade of huge tax losses - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Accountant testifies Trump claimed decade of huge tax losses
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Addressing the diabetes menace - The Sun
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Endocrinology and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) has revealed that over 10 million Nigerians are living with diabetes. According to EMSON, the figure is expected to double by 2030, if the challenge is not drastically addressed. The society also decried the dearth of experts in the field. While Nigerias population is estimated to be []The post Addressing the diabetes menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
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Ahmed commissions three mobile scanners for Nigerian seaports - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed yesterday, in Lagos, commissioned three new Nuctech Mobile Scanners for the Nigeria Customs Service to be located at the Apapa, Tin Can Island and Onne ports. This came as the Comptroller- General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Col Hameed Ali (rtd) disclosed that the []
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Al-Mustapha raises concerns over threats to 2023 election - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), has expressed concerns over the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, sayingtheexercisefaces'numerous threats', especially insecurity. TheformerChief Security Officer (CSO) to late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, while identifying arms proliferation, hard drugs as well asoiltheftaspotentialthreats facing the elections, however, tasked the []
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Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake Official - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The NDDC said the group which made the allegation was working against the interest of the people of the Niger Delta region, and that they wish to reduce the agency to a cash cow.The post Allegation of lobbying to delay new NDDC board fake Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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An MMA fighter notorious for ballooning in weight says there's 'no rocket science' in losing 50 pounds in a matter of months - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
An MMA fighter notorious for ballooning in weight says there's 'no rocket science' in losing 50 pounds in a matter of months
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Another scandal in police recruitment - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineAnother scandal in police recruitmentTHE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) reached a high point in the recruitment of constables for 2022 when it opened its portal for prospective candidates to submit their applications online for the 9th regular course of the force on August 15, 2020. The applicants had sat for the computer-based test at various venues nationwide after a []Another scandal in police recruitmentTribune Online
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Atiku out to redeem Nigeria from APC govt's failure 'Bafarawa - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineAtiku out to redeem Nigeria from APC govt's failure 'BafarawaAn elder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa once run for the office of president. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he talks about preparations for the 2023 general election and the current presidential bid of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. THE National Peace Committee led by []Atiku out to redeem Nigeria from APC govt's failure 'BafarawaTrib
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Atiku, Obi meet CAN, tackle APC on governance - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress does not keep promises, insisting that the party has failed to restructure the country as promised while seeking power in 2015. Having allegedly plunged the country into the abyss of backwardness from 2015 till date, Atiku said it was incumbent Read More
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Atiku: APC promised Nigerians restructuring in 2015, but - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023, presidential election Atiku Abubakar, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deceiving Nigerians to get their votes in 2015 with a promise to restructure the country once voted into power. Atiku, who spoke yesterday in Abuja during the third series of presidential []
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Attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh contests election results, asks judge to declare him winner - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh contests election results, asks judge to declare him winner
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Bated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 elections - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineBated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 electionsWith Governor Seyi Makinde officially kicking off campaign for his reelection, on Tuesday, WALE AKINSELURE, in this piece, writes on issues, underpinnings that greet the Oyo governor's bid for a second term in office. THE wait by several members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State for Governor Seyi Makinde to []Bated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 electionsTribune Online
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Benin monarch pledges support for rubber research institute - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineBenin monarch pledges support for rubber research instituteBenin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has pledged support for the development of Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo Town in Edo State. He made the pledge when the management of the Institute led by its Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Mrs) Leila Nkechiyere Dango paid him a courtesy call at his palace in Benin City. []Benin monarch pledges support for rubber research instituteTribune Online
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Caroline Ellison rose to the top job at Alameda Research while leaving behind a trail of online hot takes about crypto, race science, and polyamory. Here are some of her most striking quotes. - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Caroline Ellison rose to the top job at Alameda Research while leaving behind a trail of online hot takes about crypto, race science, and polyamory. Here are some of her most striking quotes.
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CBN: Banks' loans to govt rise 63.87% to N22.68trn - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Banks' total loans to government rose by N8.84trillion or 63.87 per cent to N22.68trillion as at October 2022, from N13.84rillion in December last year, latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows. New Telegraph's analysis of the updated 'Money and credit statistics,' released by the apex bank, over the weekend, indicates that []
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Colorado Springs Massacre Suspect Had Tried to Erase His Dad's Dark Past - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Colorado Springs Massacre Suspect Had Tried to Erase His Dad's Dark Past
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Comedian Jeff Dunham on new comedy special and cancel culture - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Comedian Jeff Dunham on new comedy special and cancel culture
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Cops Confirm Multiple Fatalities After Walmart Shooting in Virginia - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Cops Confirm Multiple Fatalities After Walmart Shooting in Virginia
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Creativity comes to the fore in Educare Trust-Bono contest - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineCreativity comes to the fore in Educare Trust-Bono contestAS usual, Educare Trust and Bono Energy partnered this year to stir the curiosity in secondary school students by giving them the chance to compete in the Sci-Tech contest. Before this year's event, the focus had been on developing students' oratory through debates, but while this year's shift is to the art of science and []Creativity comes to the fore in Educare Trust-Bono contestTribune Online
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Ekiti Assembly of two speakers in one week - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineEkiti Assembly of two speakers in one week'YOMI AYELESO examines the crisis rocking the Ekiti State House of Asssembly, which has resulted in two members laying claim to the office of Speaker in the last few days to succeed former Speaker Funminiyi Afuye, who died on October 19 after he reportedly suffered cardiac arrest. BARELY a month after the inauguration of Biodun []Ekiti Assembly of two speakers in one weekTribune Online
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Fake news, great threat to 2023 elections 'Minister - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Federal Government yesterday decried the increasing resort to fake new and disinformation by a section of the media, describing the trend as a threat to the success of the 2023 general election. Minister of information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who stated this at the opening of the 4th edition of the PMB Administration []
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FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at World Cup opener - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at World Cup opener
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For A Sustained Fight Against Oil Theft - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The fight against illegal lifting of crude oil, often referred to as oil theft in the Niger Delta region, may have started yielding results with the renewed onslaught spearheaded by the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The scale of oil theft is described by industry watchers as enormous to the extent that []
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Fuel queues resurface in Lagos, marketers blame depots - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
marketers lament new tax regime Long queues surfaced in Lagos on Tuesday as motorists spent hours at filling stations while waiting to buy the product. The situation was worse in Ikosi-Ketu, Arepo area of New Lagos, Obalende, Maryland and Iju-shaga in Lagos State. Commuters lamented the hike in prices of transportation fares in the state Read More
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Georgia Senate runoff: Poll shows leader in crucial showdown between Sen. Warnock and Herschel Walker - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Georgia Senate runoff: Poll shows leader in crucial showdown between Sen. Warnock and Herschel Walker
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Herschel Walker accuser details 6-year relationship with Senate hopeful, pregnancies, abortion - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Herschel Walker accuser details 6-year relationship with Senate hopeful, pregnancies, abortion
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How election cases must be conducted 'NJC's Guidelines - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineHow election cases must be conducted 'NJC's GuidelinesLANRE ADEWOLE revisits the efforts of the National Judicial Council to have the Judiciary straightened out in the midst of politics maneuverings. Amid heightened political activities and disputations, the leadership of the Nigerian Judiciary is reportedly set to measure the performances of judicial officers handling election cases, by the comprehensive guidelines issued to them, on []How election cases must be conducte
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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workersThe post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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HURIWAs anti-drug campaignberths inSouth East schools - The Sun
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
From Magnus Eze, Enugu Disturbed by the growing cases of drug abuse particularly amongst young people, a leading rights group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has launched school-to-school sensitization campaign on the dangers of hard drugs in the South East. Two different teams from HURIWA, at the weekend, stormed schools in Aba, Abia []The post HURIWAs anti-drug campaignberths inSouth East schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
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Idaho coed killer: FBI profiler reveals suspect's likely attributes - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Idaho coed killer: FBI profiler reveals suspect's likely attributes
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IFIC'22: NIBSS to join industry stakeholders to discuss financial inclusion - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineIFIC'22: NIBSS to join industry stakeholders to discuss financial inclusionTHE Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is set to join other industry stakeholders to examine the opportunities, identify concrete solutions and interventions that would ensure the achievement of the nation's financial inclusion objectives at the International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC) on November 24 and 25, 2022 in Abuja, Nigeria. Themed, 'Financial Inclusion for all: Sca
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Is judiciary shutting down with 257 judges for election cases - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineIs judiciary shutting down with 257 judges for election cases'The names ofabout 257 Judges of various States' High Courts, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court and some ChiefMagistrates,were published to hear election petitions. Consequently, the selected Judges will have to suspend hearing their regular matters for the period that they will be on this special assignment.Section 285(9) of the Constitution, as amended, provides the []Is judiciary shutting down wit
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It's sad that children in urban areas lack basic education 'Afolabi-Ogunyeye - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineIt's sad that children in urban areas lack basic education 'Afolabi-OgunyeyeBukola Afolabi Ogunyeye, an author, child rights activist who won an international award for humanitarian service for protecting children through her NGO; MORNA International Children's Foundation (MICF), is the head of the management team of WIN-RITES Montessori School. In this interview by YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE, she speaks on the ills of the academic sector, lack []It's sad that chil
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Its late to resume voter registration, court rules - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, refused to grant the prayer of four plaintiffs who sued the Independent National Electoral Commission for discontinuing the voter registration exercise on July 31. Justice Inyang Ekwo held that going by the 90 days window period set by the Electoral Act before which the electoral body Read More
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Jam-packed, overstretched - The Sun
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is no longer the scanty, soft and tranquil city of the 90s. Then, residents slept in the open during hot season and never minded if they forgot to lock their windows and doors before leaving for work. Abuja has lost that peace and glow. It []The post Jam-packed, overstretched appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
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Jay Leno gives health update as he's seen behind the wheel for first time after being released from hospital - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Jay Leno gives health update as he's seen behind the wheel for first time after being released from hospital
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Kanye West showed Yeezy staff an explicit video of Kim Kardashian and played his own sex tapes for them: Rolling Stone - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Kanye West showed Yeezy staff an explicit video of Kim Kardashian and played his own sex tapes for them: Rolling Stone
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Kolmani oil, gas project attracts $3 billion investment in fossil energy 'Buhari - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that his administration has been able to attract over $3 billion investment to the Kolmani Integrated Development Project at a time of near zero appetite for investment in fossil energy. The President made this disclosure yesterday in Bauchi at the Flag-off Ceremony of the fully integrated in-situ development project comprising []
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Kolmani Oil: Well avoid mistakes of Niger Delta Gombe Governor - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
We have learnt our lessons. With the developments and what has been happening around the Niger Delta and other oil-producing areas of the world, naturally, no government will allow things to follow the same track."The post Kolmani Oil: Well avoid mistakes of Niger Delta Gombe Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Maimuna's Memoir: A Homily - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Farida's teacher had to go. this should be a lesson. For that number of complaints from parent, the principal could not risk soiling the name of the school. However, that's not the only ethical issue happening in schools. For one, I heard from a friend of mine of a school in a village where the []
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Man Utd exit: Time for new challenge Ronaldo - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo has on Tuesday wished Manchester United well as he takes his leave from the club. According to Premiere League, Ronaldo feels like it is the right time to seek new challenge. In a post on its verified Instagram page, Premier League quoted Ronaldo to have said, I love Manchester Utd and I love Read More
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McCarthy calls on Mayorkas to resign or potentially face impeachment inquiry: 'Enough is enough - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
McCarthy calls on Mayorkas to resign or potentially face impeachment inquiry: 'Enough is enough
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MDAs non-compliance with NDPR's directive portends danger to Nigerians' database 'Balogun - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineMDAs non-compliance with NDPR's directive portends danger to Nigerians' database 'BalogunMR Tunde Balogun is the Chief Executive Officer of Data Services Protection Limited (DSPL), a company that handles data protection. In this interview with BODE ADEWUMI, he speaks on the importance of data and security, among other issues. RECENTLY, the Federal Government gave a directive to all MDAs to begin immediate compliance with Nigerian []MDAs non-compliance with NDPR'
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Men indicted for shooting at Mississippi delivery driver - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Men indicted for shooting at Mississippi delivery driver
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Mike Pompeo Names 'The Most Dangerous Person In The World' And It's A Surprise - Yahoo
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Mike Pompeo Names 'The Most Dangerous Person In The World' And It's A Surprise
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New naira notes for circulation before Dec 15 - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has announced that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, will unveil the new naira notes during the weekly Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. He also said the new notes would go into circulation before the December 15, 2022 date earlier stated Read More
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NIGCOMSAT plans to deploy 5G through new satellite - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineNIGCOMSAT plans to deploy 5G through new satelliteTHE Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) has said it plans to deploy 5G using a new satellite, NIGCOMSAT 2. It also said that the NIGCOMSAT 2 would be launched into the orbit by the first quarter of 2023 to enhance coverage. Dr Abimbola Alale, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, made these known during a stakeholders' engagement []NIGCOMSAT plans to deploy 5G through new satelliteTribune Online
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Nigeria lost $2bn in 8 months to oil theft 'Senate - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Senate Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate oil theft and consequent damage to the country's economy, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria lost a whooping sum of $2 billion to oil theft within eight months. This was as the probe Panel failed to indict or name any individual or group of individuals who were perpetrating the []
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Nigerias 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members Obasanjo - Premium Times
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Mr Obasanjo says government must devise innovative means to reduce out-of-school children in the country.The post Nigerias 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Olokun: Why the goddess of the sea is accorded much respect - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineOlokun: Why the goddess of the sea is accorded much respectTHE worship of Olokun is peculiar to Yoruba communities that live near the sea, or had lived near the sea before the sea receded to where it currently is, or before the communities migrated from their original lands. Specifically, Ile-Ife, Benin-City (an extension of Yoruba kingdom), Ugbo (an Ilaje town in Ondo State), Ijebu-Manuwa (an []Olokun: Why the goddess of the sea is accorded much respectTribune Online
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Osun education: Immediate task before Adeleke - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineOsun education: Immediate task before AdelekeTHERE is so much euphoria in the air as the new governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke, will be sworn-in in a matter of days. But beyond the euphoria, lots of repairs need to be done, suggesting that Adeleke will need to hit the ground running. Of particular interest is the alleged disruption of leadership of []Osun education: Immediate task before AdelekeTribune Online
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Osun: BVAS not used in 749 polling units Witness - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Prosecution Witness 2 before the ongoing Election Petition Tribunal hearing matters emanating from the July 16 governorship poll in Osun State, Rasaq Adeosun, on Tuesday, said Bimodal Voter Accreditation System was not used in 749 polling units during the exercise. Adeosun, the State Collation Agent for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress at Read More
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Oyebanji: A governor with native intelligence - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineOyebanji: A governor with native intelligence'I present to you today, the first set of our appointees' HE looked around again inside the pavilion and repeated; 'I hereby present to you our first set of appointees.'Gradually, all the frayed nerves began to calm down with the phrase; 'our first set' used by Governor Biodun Oyebanji while swearing in his new cabinet []Oyebanji: A governor with native intelligenceTribune Online
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