FG declares public holiday to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W) birthday. The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to honor the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, according to […]
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CBN begins POS tracking. The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, has directed all Payment Service Providers to route all transactions from POS terminals at merchant and agent locations — physical or electronic — through an approved CBN Payment Terminal Service Aggregator. It also issued a 30-day deadline requiring service providers to comply with enhanced routing […]
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What caused Maiduguri flood? The flood in Borno was caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, which was purportedly filled to capacity for a week. The dam last had such a problem in 1994, causing massive floods in Maiduguri, with about half of the town submerged. Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner for Information and […]
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Tinubu commiserates with flood victims Maiduguri. President Bola Tinubu issued a call on Tuesday for residents of flood-hit towns to evacuate immediately. Tinubu, who expressed serious concern about floods in sections of Borno State’s capital, Maiduguri, instructed relevant government agencies to accelerate rescue efforts. While the relevant authorities are still assessing the damage caused by […]
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FG increases passport fee The Federal Government has formally announced an upward increase of passport fee for Nigerians resident in the country, commencing September 1st, 2024. This decision is part of the government’s larger efforts to preserve and improve the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring that it meets international requirements and […]
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Wike says park and pay scheme illegal The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared the On-Street Parking scheme, also known as the ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme, illegal, citing fraud in the contract agreement between the managing contractors and the FCT. The Minister made the statement on Wednesday during a media briefing to commemorate […]
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NYSC demobilises fake students The National Youth Service Corps Management claims to have demobilized 54 illegally mobilised University of Calabar graduates in order to prevent unqualified individuals from receiving Certificates of National Service. On Friday night, Eddy Megwa, the Scheme’s Director of Information and Public Relations, signed a statement. Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed, Director General of […]
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Reasons for tearing my husband’s passport. Mrs Igiebor, the woman who tore her husband’s passport, has spoken out about her reasons for tearing her husband’s passport. According to her, they had family troubles long before returning to Nigeria from Europe. Igiebor, a TikTok video maker known for posting about her spouse and children, revealed the […]
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How to check 2024 WAEC Result online. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) published the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). According to a post on the X official handle, the message read: “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 […]
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South Africa removed from international festival after disqualifying Chidimma Adetshina. Puebla International Literature Festival (PILF) has removed South Africa as the “Country in Focus” at the 2024 edition of the festival. This they said was due to the manner in which it handled the controversy surrounding the nationality of Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in this […]
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FG suspends registration for 50kg bag of rice. The Federal Government has suspended the circular instructing civil officials to register for an N40,000 subsidy on the purchase of a 50kg bag of rice. The withdrawal of the circular was announced in another circular by Aderonke Jaiyesimi, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Special […]
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How to access FG 50KG bag of rice at 40,000 The Federal Government has decided to offer a 50kg bag of rice to public servants for N40,000 in order to alleviate the nation’s food crisis and its repercussions on Nigerians. This was stated in a letter written by the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and […]
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Gunmen kill 7 village Heads in Imo state. Hyginus Ohazurike, President-General of the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Imo State‘s Onuimo Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead by assailants on Saturday evening. The shooters allegedly assassinated six village heads from the autonomous community. An indigene of the village, who requested anonymity, reported that the gunmen, […]
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During the protests in Abuja, Tinubu and Wike met at Aso Rock. President Bola Tinubu met with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday in the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as angry Nigerians launched a nationwide protest under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. Around 5:00 p.m., Wike arrived at the State House […]
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Opponents of bad governance in Nigeria gather at Berger Stadium after fleeing the Abuja National Stadium. The EndBadGovernance demonstrators have moved from Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to the well-liked Berger Roundabout. On Wednesday, an FCT High Court issued an injunction compelling the demonstrators to confine their protests within the stadium. […]
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The $500 million loan approved by the African Development Bank Group would increase Nigeria’s access to power. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been granted a $500 million loan by the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group to fund the initial phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Program (EGET-SP). […]
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Suffering: Demonstrators obstruct a main route that leads to Abuja Kaduna Road, which connects Kaduna and Abuja in Niger State, has been blocked by protesters. This occurs three days prior to the ten-day nationwide protest that certain groups have scheduled to call for an improvement in Nigeria’s economic circumstances. Protesters held signs that read, among […]
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This year, $12 billion in venture capital firms will invest in cryptocurrency startups, with Trump perceived to be driving this trend. The $8.2 billion raised by cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in 2023 is expected to be surpassed. PitchBook data indicates that over $12 billion will be invested in industry initiatives this year, and companies have already secured […]
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How to cure staphylococcus Staphylococcal infections, or staph infections, are caused by the Staphylococcus genus of bacteria. There are about 30 strains (types) of Staphylococcus bacterium. The most prevalent human pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus. A pathogen is any organism that causes disease. In severe cases, a staph infection can cause serious health complications and death. […]
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As US authorities take Bitcoin, the price falls below $67k. The top cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has declined from its six-week peak and fell below $67,000 early on Tuesday. The decline of Bitcoin BTC -2.42% Bitcoin is the result of reports that the US government transferred $2 billion worth of Bitcoin that had been […]
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A disruption occurs in Telegram’s gaming sector as Catizen and Hamster Kombat postpone their token distributions. What are the fundamental problems driving these delays, since both Catizen and Hamster Kombat missed their airdrop deadlines? Two much awaited token airdrops have recently generated a lot of talk in the Telegram gaming community: CATI from the […]
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Due to the planned protest, NYSC suspends biometric clearance and CDS. The weekly Community Development Services and the biometric clearance for National Youth Service Corps members nationwide have been discontinued by the organization. The corps stated that this was required in light of the demonstration that is scheduled for August 1–10, 2024. A message that […]
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Donald Trump wants to establish the United States as the global center of cryptocurrency. During a speech on July 27 at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, the former president made all of these promises. However, some of the remarks made by the Republican Party nominee may have alarmed proponents of cryptocurrencies. Though the […]
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On July 29, Bitcoin approached the $70,000 threshold, recording a seven-week high and missing its all-time high by almost 6%. Bitcoin (BTC) $69,700 tickers down On July 29, during Asia trading hours, prices reached $69,775 (TradingView). As a result, the asset is now 5.7% below its peak of $73,757, reached on March 14, four […]
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A security alert has been sent to nationals of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada in Nigeria, alerting them to the possibility of violence during the August 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance rally. Citing past experiences, the three nations issued separate travel advice warning their nationals to stay away from locations where clashes between law enforcement […]
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Capital Oil CEO is dead, his family announced. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a federal legislator representing the Anambra South Senatorial District, has died. His age was 52. The politician, who flew to the United Kingdom after falling seriously ill a few weeks ago, died on Saturday morning in a London hospital. His condition apparently worsened in […]
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CBN sells $148m to 29 authorized dealers as naira crashes The Central Bank of Nigeria has released $148 million to 29 approved dealers as part of efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange market following the naira’s recent rapid fall. According to a statement issued on the apex bank website on Friday, the sales were made […]
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A youth group from Enugu leaves the national protest The group Enugu Innovative Youth has declared that, in spite of Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and hunger, it will not take part in any more “destructive protests.” The group, which is made up of representatives from each of the state’s 17 local government areas, pledged to […]
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Job: Self-Sustained Delivery Agent Employment Type: Full-TimeQualifications: OND, NCE, BA/BSc/HNDExperience: a year or soLocation: Abuja, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Other, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, ZamfaraPosition: Field […]
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Fani-Kayode urges communication and cautions against widespread protests. Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly warned against a planned statewide protest under the hashtag #Endbadgovernanceprotest, calling it a calculated attempt to destabilize the nation amid rising tensions and economic difficulties. A lawful, legitimate protest and a nonviolent demonstration are perfectly acceptable. Fani-Kayode said, “What is […]
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Tinubu, others Mourn Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, governors, and others mourned the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Thursday. The elder statesman’s family released a statement confirming his death It reads: “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, […]
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Scholarships for MSc Energy Engineering Management Scholarships will be awarded in two rounds. You must have an offer for the program by the following deadlines in order to be eligible for a scholarship for each round: First round: submit an offer by Monday, March 4, 2024Stage Two: submit an offer by Monday, June 3, 2024. […]
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Automated Hair Removal Employment Type: Full-TimeRequirement: Secondary School Certificate (SSC)Two years of experienceWhere: LagosWork: Field Art; Crafts; LinguisticsMonthly Salary Range: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 To expand our staff, we are looking for a skilled machine wig sewer and wig stylist. Making machine-sewn wigs will be your duty as a wig stylist. Working closely with our Quality […]
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Technician in Electrical Work Employment Type: Full-TimeRequirements: BA, BSc, HND3–4 years of experienceLocation: Awka’s Anambra CityPosition: Technical / Field Engineering Pay Range: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000/month In order to ensure the efficient and secure operation of electrical systems on the company’s shop floor, we are now looking for an Electrical Technician to work at our plant in […]
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As China Rate Cuts Signal Panic, Bitcoin, Stocks Plunge, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens China’s consecutive interest rate decreases indicate the need to boost development after the country’s faltering economy received little assistance from the most recent Communist party plenum. Thursday saw a decline in risk assets as worries about instability in the second-largest economy in […]
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MBA Scholarship MPOWER End of the day: December 31, 2024 Honors: $10,000 USD is the grand prize.Second Honorable Mention: US$2,000Qualifiability Standards: be accepted into or enrolled in a full-time MBA program at one of the universities supported by MPOWER in the United States or Canada, and Have the legal right to study in the United […]
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The worldwide IT disruption made Europe’s risky reliance on US technology clear. The jibe is overused to the point of cliché: Europe is a good place to launch a tech company, but not a good place to grow one. Although the reasons are debatable, their effects are evident. Europe is home to none of the […]
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Obi demands apology, N5bn from Tinubu’s aide. Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on communication and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, a seventy-two-hour ultimatum to retract his assertion that Obi was the mastermind of the upcoming nationwide demonstration. Obi threatened to […]
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Gabon’s President Invites Dangote to invest in the Country. President Brice Nguema of Gabon has extended an invitation to Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries Limited, to make investments in the nation’s cement and fertilizer manufacturing. The billionaire was asked to look at investment potential in cement and fertilizer, according to a statement released […]
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Elon Musk speaks about his Transgendered Daughter Elon Musk, the CEO of Space X and Tesla, claimed on Monday that he was “tricked” into permitting his child to go through puberty blockers. “It’s wicked. Children considerably below the legal age of consent are being taken by you. In a live interview on X on Monday, […]
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