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Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for a fortnight for airing a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians, authorities said.
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Janus-faced electricity distribution companies, their failure to timeously address reported faults, or implement effective solutions to glaring breaches, weak regulations, and zero penalties for infractions, among others, have jointly churned out fatalities in the power sector.
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With the growing rate of food insecurity and poor purchasing power, Nigerians are switching to the consumption of mushroom
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Nigeria is still importing about 100 per cent of the needed 50 million litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) five months after the “technical completion” of the Port Harcourt refinery and one year after the commissioning of Dangote Refinery.
1 day ago
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced an increment in the minimum wage to N70,000. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Omotoso said the confusion arose following an event at the Governor's Office on Wednesday, where Sanwo-Olu unveiled "Eko Cares," a program…
News
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia's appointment was announced in a statement signed by Tinubu's spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. "Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria's leading banks and a respected business leader, with…
3 hours ago
Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has revealed that his father sold his taxi to pay his West African Examination Council (WAEC) fee. Onakoya who recently set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon made this disclosure in a post on his X handle. "It was an incredibly painful sacrifice because this affected him…
3 hours ago
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres in order to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo said this when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119 inmates escaped after a rainstorm that damaged the facility on Wednesday. “This facility was built in…
3 hours ago
The Nigerian Government is in talks with a Russian consortium to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). President Bola Tinubu's aide on media, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement. "Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has engaged a consortium led by the original developers of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited…
4 hours ago
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed three persons dead and two injured in a three-storey building collapse incident at Kuntau Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano.
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Pope Francis will attend a working session on artificial intelligence at the G7 summit in southern Italy in June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Friday.
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A Bucharest court on Friday gave the green light for the start of the human trafficking trial of controversial influencer Andrew Tate after rejecting as "unfounded" the claims lodged by the defendants.
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A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was back on the witness stand on Friday being grilled by lawyers of the former US president.
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Mr Ayowole Adekonipekun, a resident of Osogbo, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun to help in locating his wife, Cpl Ruth Ayowole, who went missing while on official duty in Abia.
Guardian TV
16 hours ago
The number of people suffering acute food insecurity rose in 2023 for the fifth year in a row, according to a UN-led report. Conflicts, extreme weather and economic shocks are worsening the food crisis many people face.
1 day ago
FG to integrate over 20% unbanked Nigerians into banking system says Shettima and more
1 day ago
Private sector players are urging the Nigerian government to suspend the increase in electricity tariff for band A customers, citing the recent appreciation of the naira, a part of the determining factor for the tariff. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this and more.
2 days ago
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Sport
4 hours ago
Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must use the final weeks of their dismal season to prove they deserve to stay at the club.
4 hours ago
Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their "amazing" opportunity to qualify for the Champions League as they look to strengthen their grip on fourth place against Chelsea.
5 hours ago
Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded support for his misfiring forward.
6 hours ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.
8 hours ago
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.
14 hours ago
Deontay Wilder could finally be set to end what’s been a long wait to fight Anthony Joshua, and according to his agent, Shelly Finkel, is ‘hoping’ an offer to take on the British fighter will be made later in 2024 reports dailymail.co.uk.
Latest
6 mins ago
Nollywood veteran Ganiu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi is dead. The sad news was announced by colleague, Kunle Afod on his Instagram page. The cause of his death has not been announced yet. "We tried our best but God loves you more. May his soul rest in peace, Baba Ogunjinmi. RIP Sun re oooo," Kunle…
8 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia's appointment was announced in a statement signed by Tinubu's spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. "Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria's leading banks and a respected business leader, with…
3 hours ago
Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has revealed that his father sold his taxi to pay his West African Examination Council (WAEC) fee. Onakoya who recently set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon made this disclosure in a post on his X handle. "It was an incredibly painful sacrifice because this affected him…
3 hours ago
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres in order to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo said this when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119 inmates escaped after a rainstorm that damaged the facility on Wednesday. “This facility was built in…
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Editorial
15 hours ago
By securing the release of about 1000 Nigerians from kidnappers, and without paying ransom to their abductors, the Nigerian security authorities can afford to beat their chest on what they considered a commendable feat.
Features
16 hours ago
A popular cleric in Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Abdulquadri Sholagberu has called for the inclusion of entrepreneurship in the learnings of Arabic and Islamic studies.
Editor's Pick
1 day ago
Namtira Bwala, the bullied student of Lead British International School, Abuja, has urged the school authorities to immediately investigate and pronounce stiffest possible sanctions in the student’s rule book on the perpetrators, identified as Maryam Hassan, Miss Faliya and nine other students.
1 day ago
The probe instituted by the Kaduna State House of Assembly against former Governor Nasir el-Rufai has begun, as the lawmakers directed the Ministry of Finance to supply documents relating to financial transactions between May 29, 2015 and 2023.
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Smarting from the serious incident recorded by Dana Air on Tuesday, the Federal Government, yesterday, suspended the operating licence and operations of the airline, pending the outcome of the investigation.
1 day ago
Rivers State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and his Finance counterpart, Isaac Kamalu, who rejected their redeployments by the Governor Siminialayi Fubara administration to the Ministries of Special Duties (Government House) and Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment, have resigned from the cabinet.
Business
9 hours ago
Copper prices rallied Friday above $10,000 per tonne for the first time in two years, propelled by soaring global demand and tight supplies.
11 hours ago
The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-low interest rates unchanged on Friday and stopped short of signalling another hike, pushing the yen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar.
14 hours ago
Capital market operators in Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Dr. Emomotimi Agama as the Director-General designate for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Columnists
14 hours ago
Josiah Majebi is the fifth Chief Judge of Kogi State (in north-central Nigeria) in four years and the fourth to exist almost entirely in the pocket of the state governor. He has been in office as substantive Chief Judge since the beginning of February 2023
14 hours ago
Furthermore, currency is an instrument used to facilitate exchange of values within an economy. The value of a Nation’s currency in comparison to another country is a measure of how the value of human capital and resources compares between them.
15 hours ago
We continue our serene trip in Professor Olu Obafemi’s Nigerian boat of public universities’ funding. The pudding we are being served is bewitching to tongues of all who are tasting it.
Guardian Life
6 mins ago
Nollywood veteran Ganiu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi is dead. The sad news was announced by colleague, Kunle Afod on his Instagram page. The cause of his death has not been announced yet. "We tried our best but God loves you more. May his soul rest in peace, Baba Ogunjinmi. RIP Sun re oooo," Kunle…
4 hours ago
As we welcome the mango season in Nigeria, the excitement is often ruined by concerns about the widespread practice of chemically ripening mangoes. Read on to see a detailed guide on how to identify them and understand their potential health risks. Chemically ripened mangoes are often treated with artificial preservatives, including calcium carbide, to hasten…
8 hours ago
A growing body of research is shedding light on the disadvantages of ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular health. These foods, which include popular items like burgers, fries, and soft drinks, have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term used for conditions that affect the heart and blood…
17 hours ago
Afropop newcomer Larry Vibez is set to make his mark in the burgeoning Afrobeat music space as he unveils his highly anticipated EP “Diary of Vibez.” The project was released via Big Larry’s Record. The project is a well-orchestrated fusion of Afropop and Amapiano. The six-track project houses singles like ‘Stuckz,’ ‘Blessings,’ ‘Jolly,’ and the…
Technology
2 days ago
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.
2 days ago
Professor Ganiyu Aderounmu of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Centre Leader of the World Bank Sponsored Africa Centre of Excellence, Obafemi Awolowo University ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-Park),
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
17 Apr
In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
17 Apr
Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
17 Apr
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to leverage technology as an enabler for inclusivity and empowerment.