Schoolchildren in Gombe State have called on the state government and parents to take drastic action to address the menace of child begging and hawking in the state. They made this plea during an advocacy visit to the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development as part of activities marking the 2024 World Children’s Read More

The Labour Party has firmly rejected fresh allegations of covert collaboration with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in support of his re-election for the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, clarified the party’s position in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Ifoh’s response came Read More

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving the farmer-herder crisis through strategic investments in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, Tinubu stated during the signing of a Letter of Intent between Nigeria and JBS S.A., one of the world’s leading meat processing companies. This was disclosed in Read More

American rap queen Nicki Minaj has dropped a fresh hit titled If It’s Okay, and she’s teamed up with Nigerian superstar Davido and renowned DJ David Guetta to make it an unforgettable tune. The new track, part of Nicki’s upcoming project, The Pinkprint (Tenth Anniversary Edition), is a blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and electronic sounds. The post Nicki Minaj shouts out Davido as they team up again on ‘If It’s Okay’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Friday, reserved judgments in five separate appeals arising from the judgments of a Federal High Court The post Appeal Court reserves judgement in five separate appeals on Rivers crisis appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Oyo State Government has said about 15,000 candidates will sit for its forthcoming Computer-based test for recruitment into different The post Recruitment: Oyo to conduct computer-based test for 15,000 candidates appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Big Brother Naija Season 7 champion, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has stirred conversations after publicly declaring that she has no family and announcing her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. The Edo State-born reality star shared this emotional decision on her verified X account late Thursday night, leaving fans shocked and concerned. The post BBNaija Winner Phyna disowns family, drops surname appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

An Abuja-based group, Progressive Youth's For Makinde's Presidency 2027, has written a letter to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential polls. In the letter signed by its National Convener, Prince Christopher Odianarewo, Progressive Youths for Makinde's Presidency 2027 expressed its readiness to support Makinde to become president in The post Your achievements monumental, contest for presidency in 2027, group writes Makinde appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The judge held that the Electoral Act does not cover elections conducted by states. The post Appeal Court nullifies judgement against Rivers LG poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Oyo State Government has pledged to curb the proliferation of illegal arms, light weapons, and illegal migration in the state.  The post Oyo moves to curb illegal arms, migrants, light weapons appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED has kicked against the tax reform bills before the current National Assembly, saying it was designed to further impoverish Nigerians more. The organisation also commended the Supreme Court for its landmark ruling that rejected the lawsuit brought before it by 16 states governors led by The post Tax reform bills will sink more Nigerians into poverty - CHRICED appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

“I am publicly dropping my family surname, Otabor. It has been proven that I have no family, and nobody knows how I came about. I’m still searching for answers, though…’’ The post Phyna drops family surname, reveals uncertainties about her origins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Director of Human Resources Management at the Rural Electrification Agency, Suleiman Bulkwang, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment on charges of alleged money laundering involving N223,412,909. Bulkwang was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on five counts of criminal diversion of Read More

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has urged that the notion that has been making the rounds on the unemployability of Nigerian graduates should be disregarded. While affirming that graduates of higher institutions in the country are employable, the Vice-Chancellor stated that the japa syndrome has further exposed The post FUTA VC refutes claim on unemployability of Nigerian graduates appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The foreigners, who are said to be citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia and Myanmar, were recently arrested by the police. The post Alleged Cybercrimes: Court orders remand of 109 foreigners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Argentina international midfielder Javier Mascherano is set to take on a new role as the head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS) club, Inter Miami FC. This exciting development presents Javier Mascherano with a unique opportunity to coach his former Argentina teammate, Lionel Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami. The announcement was made The post Javier Mascherano To Coach Lionel Messi At Inter Miami appeared first on Naija News.

The post FG Stops Payment Of FAAC Allocation To Rivers State appeared first on Naija News.

Izin Akioya, marketing expert and global logistics leader, has said mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a critical role in ensuring read more Mergers, acquisitions key to unlocking startups potential — Expert

The National Board for Technical Education has called on polytechnics nationwide to prioritise equipping students with practical skills, emphasising the need to shift away from an over-reliance on paper qualifications. This call was made on Friday by the Executive Secretary of the NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, during a one-day retreat for members of the National Read More

“A bad deal is a bad deal. We are not going to accept it as Africans. We are going to declare COP29 as a failure,” Mr Mwenda said. The post COP29: Developed nations will be judged harshly by history – African climate activist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, has cleared a female student, Ramota Olahanloye, to graduate following the re-marking of her final-year examination scripts. Olahanloye had alleged that a lecturer, Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia, demanded sexual favours from her, and when she declined, he deliberately failed her in two final-year courses. In a statement issued on Read More

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has flagged over 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters this year. read more Canadian authorities discover over 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a leader of the proscribed IPOB by Finnish authorities on Thursday. read more FG confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities on terrorism charges

This milestone, the bank said, marks the largest fundraising in BOI's history and the largest syndication in the history of African DFIs. The post BOI secures €2 billion funding to support MSMEs growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has called for a total reform in Nigeria's financial architecture by accelerating domestic resource read more Bauchi Gov. Bala calls for total reform in Nigeria’s financial architecture 

The Enugu State Government has lauded the arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities. It described Ekpa as a “terrorist and criminal” with no regard for the well-being of the Igbo people. A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, expressed the administration’s readiness to present evidence against Read More

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Aerodrome Certification for Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.   The post NCAA issues aerodrome certification for Lagos, Abuja international airports  appeared first on Nairametrics.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, on Friday, called on the sons and daughters of Yoruba land, traditional rulers, and traditionalists to work together for the betterment of the race. He made this call when the executive members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, led by its President, Fayemi Fakayode, visited Read More

Nigeria's economy is on a path of growth, with the capital market playing a crucial role in unlocking its full potential. The post Empowering investors: The future of equities brokerage in Nigeria  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Yesterday, we got the sad news of the death of a great statesman, technocrat and chronicler of Nigerian politics and elections; Ahmadu Kurfi, Maradin Katsina and District Head of Kurfi. He has been a father, teacher and mentor for me over the years. Before I got to know Maradi, I had known his sons, Gambo, The post Ahmadu Kurfi: Exit of a great statesman, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

No fewer than 519 students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, would be graduating from the institution in the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions with first class. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Adenike Oladiji disclosed this on Friday at a press conference heralding the activities line up for the combined 34th and Read More

Mr Dantsoho said the recognition represents a significant milestone in the continuing march of West and Central Africa Maritime states towards global competitiveness and delivery of world class services. The post NPA boss elected chair of West African ports association appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The post VIDEO: DHQ Seeks Simon Ekpa Extradition To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.

The new draft emphasises the need for developed nations to take the lead in providing climate finance to developing countries. The new draft emphasises the need for developed nations to take the lead in providing climate finance to developing countries. The post UPDATED: COP29 draft calls for $250bn climate finance from wealthy nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The national grid isn’t reliable, and many people find themselves relying on noisy, costly generators to get through the day. The post StarTimes Solar: Keeping Nigeria lit, National grid or Not! –  Onyinyechi Ekeopara  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Nigeria’s leading Cola brand, Pepsi, relaunched its 60cl LongThroat Bottle with a disruptive marketing campaign. The brand tapped into the fabric of pop culture, unveiling its message of Big BigTinz (Big Refreshment. Big Value) while leveraging the hit Big Big Things By Afrobeat Star – Young Jonn to launch a Pepsi remix as the official Read More

The Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Felix Obuah, has clarified the demand for the payment of N300,000 for the relocation of artisans from the Apo Mechanic Village to Wasa in the Federal Capital Territory. Obuah said the approved N300,000 sum was a non-refundable fee for land registration, in the ongoing relocation exercise of Read More

A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed "Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI ", which held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.  The post Zenith Bank rewards hackathon winners with N77.5m cash prize at Zenith Tech Fair 4.0. appeared first on Nairametrics.

Originally introduced in 2015, the Pepsi 60cl Longthroat bottle is back on shelves in Lagos, Ibadan, and Ilorin, offering consumers within these locations big refreshment, big value, and big flex. The post Pepsi re-launches 60cl Longthroat bottle with exciting Big BigTinz campaign featuring Young Jonn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of 109 foreign nationals (from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brazil, Myanmar, and Thailand) at the Nigerian Correctional Centers in Kuje and Suleja, amid a police case concerning their alleged fraudulent gambling in Nigeria.   The post Court remands 109 foreign Nationals in prison amid ‘fraudulent gambling’ allegations in Nigeria  appeared first on Nairametrics.

The post Biafra: Simon Ekpa Is Not Our Member – IPOB appeared first on Naija News.

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers in the state. The SUBEB Chairman, Nureni Adeniran, who announced this in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday, explained that the list had been duly approved by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde. “The newly Read More

The world’s first IVF baby, Louise Joy Brown, and her birth in 1978 marked a medical breakthrough that changed the face of reproductive science. Now, decades later, Louise is championing “Joy”, a new film that tells the remarkable story of how her life began and the pioneers who made it possible. ITV disclosed on Thursday Read More

The Anambra State Government has proposed to spend N200 billion on completing ongoing road projects and starting new ones as part of its 2025 budget.   The post Anambra state plans to spend N200 billion on ongoing and new road projects in 2025 budget appeared first on Nairametrics.

The National Identity Management Commission says Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card due to limited government revenue. The Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists in Lagos. He said on Friday that the payment was to ensure Read More

Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Burna Boy, was left deeply moved by an unexpected gesture from her children and team in celebration of her birthday. Sharing moments from the day on her Instagram page on Thursday, Bose posted photos and videos that showcased the thoughtful surprise. She revealed that she had no intentions The post Burna Boy’s Mother Overwhelmed With Love As Family, Team Throw Heartwarming Birthday Surprise appeared first on Information Nigeria.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced its intention to strengthen the implementation of the National Electrification Strategy, aiming to put an end to the recurring collapse of the national power grid.  The post National Economic Council moves to end national grid collapse in Nigeria  appeared first on Nairametrics.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans for a traffic diversion to accommodate the 10km Capital City Race scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024.   The post Lagos govt plans traffic diversion in Ikeja for 10km Capital City Race on November 23  appeared first on Nairametrics.

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Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended the arrest of self-acclaimed Biafra Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa by Finland government. The group noted that Ekpa’s arrest by the District Court of Päijät-Hame in Finland, is a good move in the ongoing struggle to ensure peace and security in South-East. This was contained in a statement by The post Alleged Terrorism: Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Is Big Relief To South East – Ohanaeze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite Cubana Chief Priest marked singer Davido’s 32nd birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Sharing throwback photos from his traditional wedding in June, where Davido played a key role, Cubana expressed his unwavering loyalty and affection for his long-time friend. Describing Davido as his “best friend,” he applauded the artist for The post Cubana Chief Priest Applauds Davido’s Journey From Wealth To Talent On 32nd Birthday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Former Anambra State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Oseloka H. Obaze has fired back at Doyin Okupe, erstwhile Director-General of the Labour Party presidential campaign. Mr Obaze, via X on Wednesday, reacted to Mr Okupe’s claim that Peter Obi’s “consumption to production” mantra lacked a policy document. Obaze described his assertion as “balderdash,” The post “You Chaired Obi’s Policy Document On Consumption To Production” – Obaze Says Okupe Has Amnesia appeared first on Information Nigeria.