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Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 3.19% in Q2 2024, Driven by Services and Industry Sectors – NBS
Nigeria’s GDP Surges by 3.19% in Q2 2024
Nigeria’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.19% in real terms during the second quarter of 2024, surpassing the 2.51% growth from the same period in 2023 and the … Continue Reading
Pastor Adeboye Claims Nigeria’s challenges Are Beyond Political, We Need Spiritual Solution
Pastor Adeboye expressed that the challenges facing Nigeria have exceeded what can be resolved through political or human means, highlighting the need for urgent spiritual solutions.
Renowned cleric and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch … Continue Reading
Late Emir of Kano’s Daughter Denies Misusing Funds Provided by Kano State Governor
Zainab Ado Bayero, one of the daughters of the late Emir of Kano, has publicly denied allegations that she mismanaged the financial assistance provided by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf.
Kano, Nigeria – Zainab Ado Bayero, one … Continue Reading
NYSC announces redeployment option for married female corps members
“All married female Prospective Corps Members (PCM’s) who are deployed to states where their husbands are not domiciled should report to the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp for their State of Deployment to be changed.”
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Youth … Continue Reading
Wike Should Leave Fubara Alone and Focus On FCT – NRM
“Wike should leave Fubara alone,” NRM Chairman, Isaac Udeh stated
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has condemned the ongoing conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Economic Decline: Okonjo-Iweala Exposes Alarming GDP Growth Trends Since 2014
WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sounds the Alarm on Nigeria’s Negative GDP Growth and Calls for Policy Consistency
Nigeria’s economic health has been steadily declining since 2014, with the country’s average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate turning negative, a trend … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigerian Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Colleague’s Abduction
Nigerian Doctors embark on Seven-Day Warning Strike Amid Ongoing Captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike across the country, starting at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. The … Continue Reading
Fairfax Africa Fund Predicts Collapse of Nigeria’s Domestic Airlines Amid Economic Crisis
Aviation Industry Faces Uncertain Future as Fairfax Africa Fund Chairman Warns of Imminent Airline Failures
The Fairfax Africa Fund, investors behind the controversial Nigeria Air project, has issued a dire prediction about the fate of Nigeria’s domestic airlines, warning … Continue Reading
Nigeria Needs Unity, Not a Blame Game – Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Calls for a New Social Contract
dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, WTO Director-General Urges Nigeria to Move Beyond Political Infighting and Focus on Sustainable Development
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has called for a united effort to address … Continue Reading
Sokoto Fresh Attack: Bandits Abduct over 150 people
In the midst of mourning the recent death of their Emir, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, who was brutally murdered by bandits, the people of Gobir in Sokoto State have faced yet another tragedy. Bandits have reportedly invaded the community … Continue Reading