Rights of women, children, PWDs central to sustainable societies – EU
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The European Union,EU,has stated that the rights of women, children, and Persons with Disabilities,PWDs, are central to sustainable societies, as no society can develop- economically, politically, or socially, when half of its population is marginalised. It noted that while women represent more than half of Nigeria’s population, achieving lasting solutions to […]
2027: Tinubu must complete eight years – Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that President Bola Tinubu must complete two terms in office, insisting the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only one presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
NNPCL, Dangote’s price reduction excites retailers
By Ediri Ejor The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, yesterday commended NNPC Retail Ltd for reducing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol from N920 to N875 per litre. The association said the move is expected to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerians amidst rising inflation. In a statement […]
FG steps up drive to narrow digital skills gap in Nigeria
The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital skills gap with the launch of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Certificate Licensing Programme.
Akpoti-Uduaghan: No formal petition against Akpabio — Senate
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, (APC, Ekiti South), said yesterday there was currently no formal petition against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over allegation of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Naira down to N1,510/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,510 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,505 per dollar last weekend. But the Naira appreciated to N1,499 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM)Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to […]
