2 mn read At the recent Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) 2024 Conference in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, highlighted the pressing challenges facing Nigeria’s insurance industry and emphasized the need for strategic reforms to support the nation’s ambition of achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy. He identified issues such as low insurance penetration, lack of public trust, […]

2 mn read In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi emphasized the crucial role of character and values in transforming Nigeria’s fortunes for the better. He argued that the country possesses the necessary human capital to achieve greatness, but this potential can only be realized if individuals of integrity occupy […]

2 mn read As public sector workers await the federal government’s guidelines for implementing the new national minimum wage of N70,000, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mobilizing its state councils for a significant push to ensure full compliance. The NLC has emphasized that securing a new minimum wage is only the first step; ensuring its effective implementation […]

2 mn read At the National Education Stakeholders Conference 2024 held in Ikeja, Lagos, various stakeholders emphasized the need for transparency and public accountability in the collaboration between the government and private initiatives to enhance Nigeria’s education sector. The conference, themed “Private Initiatives and the Nigerian Education Sector: Gains, Shortfalls, and Way Forward,” aimed to evaluate the contributions […]

< 1 mn read As the review of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, enters another phase, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted a recommendation advocating for the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. He proposes that this rotation occur on a single six-year term, alternating between the northern and southern regions of the […]

< 1 mn read Determined to counter the trend of divestments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government (FG) has introduced a new fiscal regime featuring a wide range of tax exemptions aimed at revitalizing the industry. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that these fiscal incentives are essential […]

< 1 mn read Lawyers and civil society organizations (CSOs) have expressed outrage over the continued detention of #EndBadGovernance protesters, two months after the protests that occurred from August 1-10 across the country. As of last night, many of the detained protesters remain unprosecuted, with minors among those held in police, Department of State Services (DSS) facilities, or prisons. […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the Southeast, Dr. Josef Onoh, has cautioned comedian Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who accused the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of neglecting road infrastructure in the North while focusing on the South. Onoh stated that he would have ignored Garko’s comments but felt compelled […]

< 1 mn read Members of the Oyerinade Ruling House of Oniware of Iware in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State welcomed Governor Seyi Makinde’s suspension of Alhaji Abdulrasheed Adetunji as the monarch of the town yesterday. According to them, the governor has done the right thing by directing the monarch to stop parading himself as the Oniware […]

< 1 mn read Youths under the auspices of Ondo State Youth Vanguard protested yesterday against the alleged hobnobbing of the Resident National Electoral Commissioner in the state, REC, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, with politicians in the state and called for her redeployment ahead of the November 16 governorship election. The protesting youths, who stormed the commission’s office in Akure, […]

2 mn read In the run-up to the first anniversary of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office, not a few ministers took up copious spaces in print, electronic, and social media to advertise/celebrate their “extraordinary performances” in office under 12 months. Some smart ones commissioned write-ups or hired praise singers. It was all part of the game […]

< 1 mn read As heavy rains and floods continue to affect various parts of Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial technical committee focused on dam evaluations. This initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, aims to assess the physical conditions of dams nationwide to ensure their safety, usefulness, and positive impact on surrounding communities. The committee, chaired […]

< 1 mn read Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, has announced a significant partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, securing a $200 million financing facility to bolster the country’s creative industries. In a statement released through her media aide, Nneka Anibeze, Musawa highlighted that this collaboration is a vital part of the Destination […]

< 1 mn read Lebanese health officials reported late Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 46 individuals and left 85 others injured across the country in just 24 hours. The violence, which has intensified since October 7, 2023, continues as Israel and Hezbollah engage in relentless cross-border exchanges. According to Lebanon’s Disaster Management Agency, the ongoing […]

< 1 mn read Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced that the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) will enhance comprehensive economic development in the Niger Delta region. He made this statement during a sensitization workshop for the launch of NDCCITMA, organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) […]

< 1 mn read Tension is mounting within Nigeria’s university community as the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) prepares to meet in Abuja today. The union is expected to deliver a “State of the Nation” address, raising concerns among students about the potential for an impending strike. This meeting follows ASUU’s issuance of a […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has issued a warning to citizens in Lebanon, urging them to leave the country while commercial flights remain operational. This advisory comes as Israel has initiated an invasion of southern Lebanon following two weeks of escalating attacks. According to Lebanese authorities, the ongoing violence has resulted in over 1,000 […]