All three states saw low voter turnout - indicating that many Nigerians have little interest or confidence in the system that produces their leaders. Read More
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The development came a few hours after the labour leaders listed six demands and subsequently met with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
"Without prejudice, the Central Bank of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of its desire to extend the legal tender status deadline of the old design of N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations, ad infinitum," the statement said.
"We are investing heavily in agricultural innovation and best agricultural practices to enhance productivity. However, we need the expertise and resources of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate our progress," VP Shettima said. Read More
Wednesday's resolution proposed by Malta called for an "urgent and extended humanitarian pause and corridors" in Gaza for "a sufficient number of days" to allow full, rapid, safe and unhindered access for UN agencies and partners.
The NBS said on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 6.24 per cent points higher compared to the rate recorded in October 2022, which was (21.09 per cent).
Shanty Town, a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller created by Xavier Ighorodje Chichi Nworah and produced by Chinenye Nworah, bagged 15 of the total 29 categories of the BON Awards.
Take a cursory look at any list of well-paying jobs in Nigeria, and you will hardly find anything related to agriculture. In fact, there is a popular conception that being a farmer is equivalent to being poor. Thus, despite the numerous contributions of the smallholders farmers, who constitute a reasonable percentage of these "23 million employed people", more than 70 per cent of them live below the poverty line of $1.9 per day. This does not have to be the case. If properly harnessed, the agricultural sector is one that has a huge potential to not only employ millions of Nigerians...
The public, civil societies and the media must strive to hold public officers accountable and demand transparency. One primary reason public officers in Western democracies resign when they have committed known moral and legal infractions is that they know the public demands accountability and transparency and they must comply. Even when government institutions fail to hold officers accountable, the public will – through the power of their votes. Morality and ethics matter.
Selected participants will gain invaluable knowledge, refine their business strategies, enhance their leadership skills and also have a chance to win a grant of 4 million naira shared among the lucky winners.
Mr Maida said the policy direction of the Ministry, which is being driven by five pillars, will deliver on the goals of fostering economic growth and development.
Super Falcons Coach, Randy Wladrum, is among the managers pencilled for the Coach of the Year award while Nigeria is equally in the run for the national team of the year.
Over the years, there have been conversations around the poor welfare package for Nigerian police officers, which includes a low salary structure and poor accommodation in barracks.
To bolster the fight against misinformation globally, the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has announced the allocation of $1 million in grants to 20 deserving groups as part of the $12 million Global Fact Check Fund initiative, established with a generous grant from Google and YouTube.
Mrs Tambe, a senior reporter on PREMIUM TIMES' development desk, has written extensively about health and has been commended for her work on the issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be what Africa needs to build a resilient society primary health care system and ensure adequate and quality health services for all.
The court upheld the 25 September decision of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirming the victory of Mr Sanwo-Olu and Mr Hamzat in the 18 March governorship poll. Read More...
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