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ANALYSIS: Citizens participation remains low as Nigeria keeps spending billions on elections

View this email in your browser Headlines ANALYSIS: Citizens participation remains low as Nigeria keeps spending billions on elections 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 We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you! TAKE THE SURVEY! NLC, TUC suspend workers' nationwide strike The development came a few hours after the labour leaders listed six demands and subsequently met with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Old naira banknotes to remain legal tender – CBN "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. Again, Governor Uzodinma speaks on grouse with NLC president The governor said Mr Ajaero, who hails from the state, should use his position as the NLC president to benefit the state and not otherwise. Most Recent Stories Nigerian govt seeks Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's support to tackle poverty, hunger "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 After four failed attempts, UN Security Council agrees on Israel-Hamas war 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. Liberia Decides 2023: NEC commences announcement of run-off election result According to results seen on the NEC website, Mr Boakai has received 193,041 votes while Mr Weah has received 187,615 votes. LiberiaDecides2023: Jonathan, others caution against unofficial declaration of results "We are deeply concerned by the recent reports of premature declaration of results." Speaker, contractor disagree on deadline for Reps chamber renovation The renovation, which began in April 2022, has lasted over one year without any signs that the job is nearing completion. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Akwa Ibom joins nationwide labour strike Business UPDATED: Nigeria's inflation hits 27.33% as food prices rise 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). Kyari calls for adaptation to changing energy landscape Reiterating NNPC Ltd's commitment, Kyari emphasized the company's dedication to embracing exploration, developing renewables... Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Mohbad: Workers' strike stalls coroner's inquest Mohbad's death sparked nationwide protests leading the police to exhume the body for proper investigations. 'Shanty Town', 'Herdsmen', 'Underbelly' dominate Best of Nollywood Awards nomination list 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. Opinion How government can create well-paying jobs in agric sector, By Olasunkanmi Owoyemi 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... Dearth of integrity in public life, By Dakuku Peterside 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. Promoted Attend BSN workshop for free The workshop is worth N500,000 each, and we are giving it to you for one day Femme Africa presents: In Her Bag – A business fund powered by Flutterwave 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. Maida applauds Project Train 3M on ICT skills 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. Sports 2026 FIFA World Cup: What Eagles must do to qualify easily The Eagles have to traverse 10 matches in 22 months as they seek a seventh FIFA World Cup qualification. CAF Awards: Super Falcons dominate nominations as Oshoala, Nnadozie, others eye top prizes 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. Fact Checker What we know about Nigeria Police salary structure after viral X post 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. Global Fact-checking initiative awards $1 million in grants to combat misinformation 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. Health UPDATED: PREMIUM TIMES journalist, 39 others win fellowship 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. MDC'23: How AI can shape primary healthcare future in Africa – Experts 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. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. 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