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Digital Skills Training Controversy: Nigeria’s Education Ministry Moves to Seize Control From Contracted Consortium
The Federal Ministry of Education is facing controversy for breaking its agreement with tech groups chosen to provide digital training skills to Nigerian...
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina Becomes Miss Universe 2024 First Runner-Up, Also Miss Universe Africa and Oceania
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held early Sunday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.88% in October As Food Prices Skyrocket
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.88 per cent in October 2024, up from 32.70 per cent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics...
Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux Withdraws From Miss Universe Finals Citing Health Concerns
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux has officially withdrawn from the 73rd Miss Universe competition scheduled for this weekend in Mexico, citing health...
Two News Central Journalists Released After Being Detained While Covering Protests in Mozambique
Two journalists working for Nigerian broadcaster News Central TV have been released after being detained by Mozambican authorities while covering protests in Maputo....
High Cost Of Living In Nigeria Forces Enugu, Jos Residents To Sacrifice Comfort And Security In Daily Life
The spiralling cost of living in Nigeria is reshaping the lives of millions, pushing individuals to adopt uncomfortable lifestyles and make painful sacrifices...
Axian Energy Secures Funding to Build Solar Plants With 60 MW Capacity in Kolda, Senegal
Two new solar power plants with a combined 60 MW capacity will be built in Kolda, Senegal. This was announced on Wednesday by...
The FBI, CIA, DEA Just Delivered the Biggest Blow to Democracy in Africa
I just read the document detailing the United States’ multiagency defense of the drug baron in Aso Villa. Let’s be clear about one...
Customs Hits N5.07 Trillion Revenue Target Following Forex Crisis and Higher Tariffs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Tuesday that it has met its 2024 annual revenue target of N5.97 trillion. This was revealed...
Oando Faces Backlash for Paying Influencers to Create PR Posts Following NGX Suspension and Missed Financial Report Deadlines
Oando PLC, a Nigerian energy company, is being criticised for allegedly paying uninformed, greedy social media influencers to repair its image after missing...
Manufacturers Lament Massive Loss Due to Naira Depreciation and Forex Scarcity
The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), George Onafowokan, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing...
Gina Prince-Bythewood Announces Open Casting Call In Nigeria For Tomi Adeyemi’s Children Of Blood And Bone
Award-winning director Gina Prince-Bythewood has officially launched a casting call in Nigeria for the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a...