As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day on October 1, 2024, citizens are confronted with the stark reality of ongoing economic challenges. While the day symbolizes freedom and self-governance—marking the lowering of the British flag and the rising of the Nigerian flag on October 1, 1960—the current state of the […]
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Nigerian police fired teargas at hundreds of protesters on Tuesday during the #FearlessInOctober demonstration in Abuja, a protest against poverty, hardship, and poor governance. The crackdown, which took place in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, caused panic as demonstrators fled, and residents sought cover. The […]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience amid ongoing national challenges, urging them to remain hopeful as the country continues its efforts toward positive change. He also stressed the importance of national unity as a critical factor for moving the nation forward. In a goodwill […]
Nigeria has secured vital financial support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with $600,000 earmarked for flood relief efforts in Borno State and an additional $5 million allocated to boost the country’s industrial cassava sector. The announcement followed a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a Gates Foundation […]
Severe flooding in northern Nigeria has killed over 80% of the animals at a major zoo in Borno State, home to species ranging from lions and crocodiles to buffalo and ostriches. The devastating impact on Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo, located in Maiduguri, has left the facility grappling with significant losses. […]
The Nigerian stock market has recently been affected by the global stock market turmoil that began last Friday and has now reached the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Midday trading on the NGX showed a 0.27% decline in the All-Share Index, with telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria experiencing a significant drop. MTN’s shares […]
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has announced its strong solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria as the nation faces protests over rising living costs, now in their second day. APRA emphasizes the need for sincere and continuous dialogue to swiftly address the issues that have led to […]
Despite urgent appeals and warnings from the Federal Government, National Assembly, state governments, security agencies, and organized private sector groups, the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria# protests have caused significant disruptions to business operations across major cities. Many businesses, including MSMEs, manufacturing firms, ICT centers, petrol stations, and other key players, opted to remain […]
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, have called on Nigerian youths to cease their demonstrations. The leaders issued their statement on Friday in […]
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has firmly denied allegations that the government instructed telecom companies to interfere with network services amidst the ongoing nationwide protests. Users of major networks such as MTN and Airtel have reported experiencing unusually slow internet speeds, leading to widespread speculation that the government […]