I reported for National Youth Service in Ondo State. We had very expansive grounds and some unallocated accommodations. Randomly, we picked a place to lay our heads. I was paired with someone I had known whom I did not particularly like. We had spent a number of days trying to adapt to the camping routine,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened its 66th Ordinary Summit in Abuja on December 15, 2024, under the leadership of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The summit brought together heads of state and government from member countries to discuss critical issues affecting the region, with a strong emphasis on advancing regional integration and…
In recent years, the global fashion industry has been undergoing a profound transformation towards sustainability, and Nigeria is emerging as a key player in this movement. Designers across the country are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, utilising traditional textiles, and promoting ethical production methods to create a more sustainable fashion landscape. The Rise of Sustainable Fashion…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has officially approved a budget proposal of N47.96 trillion for the fiscal year 2025. This decision was made during a council meeting held on December 16, 2024, and presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,660 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,662 per dollar last weekend. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the…
,,,How our daily bread is becoming daily poison…WHO, FAO express concern…NAFDAC reads riot act to bakeries, threatens crackdownOur loaves are safe, go after quacks, PBAN challenges NAFDAC…Why we can’t do without bread — CitizensBy Clifford Ndujihe Over time, bread has remained a staple food consumed by most families worldwide, including Nigeria. It has emerged as…
Overthrown Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday in his first public comments since fleeing to Moscow that he wanted to keep fighting in Syria. In a statement posted to an official Telegram channel, Assad said Russia requested he leave Syria. He described his flight from Damascus as rebel forces closed in on the capital city, taking power with little…
EFFECTIVE policies require thoughtful design and an understanding of public response to their benefits and challenges. Nigeria’s current federal policing system is inadequate in addressing the nation’s diverse security threats, such as terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and kidnapping. The call for state police has gained significant traction across regional and political divides, reflecting its necessity for improving…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it secured a $1bn loan backed by crude oil to support the coming on stream of the 650,000 barrels per day capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery. It also stated that the firm facilitated the $3bn Gazelle loan as a critical intervention to help stabilise the federation’s foreign exchange…
The Federal Government on Monday approved the 2025 budget proposal. This follows the Senate’s endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025 – 2027 on November 22. President Bola Tinubu will present the proposed N47.96tn budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The exercise, earlier slated for Tuesday (today), was postponed to…
