Managing the fallout of economic reform: the need to come together

The Nigerian Labour Congress organised a protest on February 28, 2024. The protest targeted the hardships caused by the economic reform implemented by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. It was planned for two days but was called off after the…

MTN suffers outage in Nigeria, gives reason

“We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding as the team works to restore full service as soon as possible.” Mobile network operator MTN has apologised to its Nigerian customers after users experienced outages in many…

Nigerians will overcome challenges soon — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday acknowledged the pains all Nigerians were going through, but Nigerians that very soon the country would overcome all the socio-economic challenges. President Tinubu, who said this in Akure, the Ondo State Capital at the residence of…

Bank customers in last-minute rush as NIN-BVN linkage deadline expires March 1

NEWS Bank customers in last-minute rush as NIN-BVN linkage deadline expires March 1 Banks are currently experiencing a surge of customers as the March 1 deadline for the linkage of Nigeria National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Bank Verification Numbers (BVN)…

Laide Bakare fires back at critics following fight with Chizzy Alichi

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has responded strongly to those labeling her a failure following her fight with fellow actress Chizzy Alichi. Earlier this week, Laide and Chizzy decided to settle their differences through a celebrity boxing match held on Saturday. Similar to…

HIV/AIDS: NACA Tasks Stakeholders On 2030 Elimination Target

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has urged stakeholders in the HIV and AIDS national response to ensure the success of the sustainability agenda of ending the endemic by 2030. Dr Gambo Gumel, the Director-General of NACA,…

NIGERIA: MEASLES-RELATED ADMISSIONS REACH RECORD AT MSF FACILITIES IN MAIDUGURI

Measles admissions to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) facilities in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria, spiked between October and December 2023, reaching record numbers. Despite the vaccination efforts, this worrying situation calls for a rapid reinforcement of routine immunization campaigns. In 2023, MSF…

Moses Simon hosted by 3 state governors

uper Eagles winger Moses Simon was hosted by the governors of Benue, Kaduna, and Plateau states on Tuesday and Wednesday. Simon was part of the silver-winning Super Eagles squad at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote…

Flags lowered in Access bank branches, as staff mourn Wigwe, family members’ death

The working environment around Access bank branches in Abia State was, on Monday, solemn, following the death of the Bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Habert Wigwe. The bank staff were seen in groups mourning and discussing the tragic incident that…

Filmmakers unveil cinema project in Ebonyi to promote Igbo culture

The unveiling of the initiative, named the Igbo Cinema and Culture Project, was held on Saturday in Abakaliki. The event hosted multiple industry practitioners including Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Chinwetala Agu, Nkem Owo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and Cha-Cha Eke among others.…