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Urgent $10bn Funding Needed for 24-Hour Electricity, Power Minister Reveals
Nigeria’s Government To Partner with Private Sector to Secure $10bn for Electricity Supply Improvement
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its strategy to partner with the private sector in order to secure a portion of the $10 … Continue Reading
Duo Arraigned in Court For Impersonating EFCC Chairman
Two Suspects Charged with Blackmailing EFCC Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially charged two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for allegedly impersonating and attempting to extort the agency’s Executive Chairman, … Continue Reading
Egbin Power Launches 2024 Internship Programme: A Gateway to Careers in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Egbin Power Plc., the largest power generation station in West Africa, has officially announced the launch of its 2024 Internship Programme, providing paid opportunities for Nigerian undergraduates to gain valuable hands-on experience at the country’s leading power station.
The six-month … Continue Reading
How to Apply: Nigerian Defence Academy Opens Applications for 77th Regular Course
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially commenced its online application process for the 77th Regular Course, welcoming eligible male and female candidates across Nigeria to apply for both military and academic training.
This application window, which began on November … Continue Reading
CBN Targets 28 Million Unbanked Nigerians in Bold Financial Inclusion Drive
CBN Pushes for Financial Inclusion to Drive Economic Growth
At the recent 2024 International Financial Inclusion Conference in Lagos, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed a concerning statistic: 28 million Nigerians remain without access to formal banking services. CBN … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Crime Rate Drops by 65%, Report Reveals
In a recent report by the Directorate of Internal Affairs (DIA), Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable 65% decrease in major crime rates across the nation, a development attributed to the effective strategies implemented by the Nigeria Police Force under the
… Continue ReadingBorno Jailbreak: 278 Inmates Still Unaccounted for Two Months After Flood-Triggered Escape
Two months after the dramatic jailbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, 278 inmates remain unaccounted for, following an incident that saw 281 prisoners escape from a medium security custodial center in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024.
Borno, Nigeria- The incident was … Continue Reading
USAID Pledges $2.3 Million to Strengthen Malaria Treatment in Nigeria
USAID Commits $2.3M to Boost Malaria Treatment Access in Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant investment of $2.3 million aimed at acquiring 4.8 million doses of malaria tablets from Nigerian pharmaceutical … Continue Reading
UN Warns of Malaria Crisis as South Sudan Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Floods Displace Nearly 380,000 in South Sudan, Triggering Malaria Crisis and Food Shortages Amid Political Stalemate
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN- Floods sweeping across South Sudan have displaced nearly 380,000 people and affected over 1.4 million, according to the United Nations, … Continue Reading
Nigerians Facing Diabetes Battle as Costs Continue to Climb
DAN Warns of Healthcare Crisis for Nigerians with Diabetes as Costs Skyrocket
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) has raised alarm bells over the dire situation facing approximately six million Nigerians living with diabetes, particularly due to the soaring … Continue Reading