Nigeria’s economic growth slowed to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2023, from 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The slowdown is expected to continue in 2023, with OPEC forecasting growth of 3.3% for the year. The slowdown is being driven by a number Read More…
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Nigerian doctors end strike after meeting with lawmakers
Frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have ended a three-week strike after meeting with lawmakers. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) said the strike was called off following a “fruitful meeting” with the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The doctors had been striking to demand a pay rise after the government removed a Read More…
Mosque collapse in Zaria kills eight
A mosque collapse in Zaria, Nigeria, has killed eight people and injured seven others. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when worshippers were gathered for evening prayers. Eyewitnesses said that a section of the mosque’s wall collapsed, trapping those who were sitting underneath. The victims were killed instantly, while the injured were taken to the Read More…
LPG retailers call for government action to avert price hike
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association (LPGAR) has called on the federal government to establish more local LPG production plants, and encourage storage and transportation of the product to avert a price hike. The association’s branch national chairman, Ayobami Olarinoye, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos Read More…
West Africa’s ECOWAS threatens to invade Niger junta
West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, has threatened to invade Niger if the junta that took power in July does not step down. The bloc, which includes Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast, said it would deploy its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger. The junta, which seized power on July 26, has defied an Read More…
Sanwo-Olu Urges Private Sector to Drive Africa’s Inclusive Growth and Recovery
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the private sector to take advantage of enterprise-driven innovations to create impact ecosystems that will foster inclusive growth and recovery in Africa. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023, held in Lagos on Thursday. The summit, which was organized Read More…
Michelle’s stamper, Lauren James banned for two games
England forward Lauren James has been banned for two games after stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie in the Women’s World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea player received a red card for the incident in the 87th minute of Monday’s match in Brisbane, which England went on to win on penalties after the match Read More…
Nigeria Draws $1.41 Billion Inflows as Naira Shifts Gears
In a notable turn of events, Nigeria’s currency market experienced a substantial inflow of $1.41 billion in June, as disclosed by the central bank on Thursday. This surge followed the dismantling of a multiple exchange rate framework that had been artificially propping up the naira’s strength. With the central bank’s June decision to remove foreign Read More…
Over Two-Thirds of Inmates Await Trial, Reveals Correctional Chief at Justice Conference
Startling statistics have emerged from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) as Controller-General Mr. Haliru Nababa disclosed that out of the total 79,076 inmates residing in correctional centres across the nation as of July 31, a staggering 54,171 are individuals awaiting trial. The revelation was made on Thursday in Abuja during an international conference focused on Read More…
Dele Aiyenugba, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and Son Live Dream on Football Pitch
Dele Aiyenugba, a renowned former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has shared an extraordinary moment on the field as he played against his own son, Daniel. The heartwarming incident occurred during a thrilling semifinal match of a preseason tournament in Ikenne. Captaining their respective club sides, Dele Aiyenugba guarded the goalposts for Kwara United FC, while his Read More…