Nigeria news today headlines : Monday 14th October 2024
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God Didn’t Create Nigeria To Struggle — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented that despite being blessed with abundant resources, the nation has squandered God’s gifts. Speaking at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday, Obasanjo passionately emphasised that Nigeria was never meant to struggle. He expressed deep disappointment in how the country’s leadership had failed to
Reps Move To Halt Proliferation Of Skills Acquisition Centres
…Seek Establishment Of Commission For Regulation, Evaluation ABUJA – The Nigerian House of Representatives has commenced the process of regulating the operations of skills acquisition centres across the country. The initiative is to, among others, check the proliferation of centres offering sub-standard training and entrench standards in their operations. This followed the passage for first
Sunday Igboho Petitions UK PM, Urges Support For Yoruba Nation
A Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation. Olayomi Koiki, the spokesman for Sunday Igboho, made this known in a post on Sunday via his X page. He stated that
Collaborate With IITA On Agric Innovation, Technology In Rivers – Don
PORT HARCOURT – A university lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu, Oroworokwu, Port Harcourt, Prof Harcourt Pepple, has urged the Rivers State Government (RSG), under the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to cooperate with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) which is aimed at leveraging agricultural
Flight Delays, Cancellations Fuel Call For Local Route Cut For Airlines
…Over 40,000 Flights Delayed, 400 Canceled In 2023 LAGOS – The recent spike in flight delays and cancellations on local routes by indigenous airlines has triggered the call on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reduce the operating routes of some of the domestic airlines. Aviation experts said that any airline with just two
CAPPA Wants FG To Increase Tax On Sugary Drinks
LAGOS – The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has called on the Federal Government to increase tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) to reduce non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cancer and diabetes in Nigeria. The Pan-African human rights organisation made the call during a two-day capacity building programme organised for journalists on sugar-sweeteened
Rivers Of Crises
The ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the nation, touching the rich and poor, urban and rural dwellers alike. With inflation rates climbing to about 33% as of August 2024, living costs have risen dramatically. Food prices alone have skyrocketed by more than 30%, placing a significant strain on household incomes. Families that
Naira Exchange Rate: CBN ‘Don Miss Road’!
By: Sir Henry Olujimi Boyo (Les Leba) first published in December 2015 Intro: Last week this column republished “Does CBN Mastermind the Brazen Rape of the Treasury?” It exposes how banks continue to profit regardless of the declining economy and the struggles faced by everyday Nigerians. (See www.betternaijanow. com for this series and more articles
Lagos Car-Free Day: Simba Planet Sparks Excitement With Electric Bicycles
LAGOS – Simba Planet captivated audiences at the Lagos Car-Free Day, showcasing its cutting-edge electric bicycles that generated considerable excitement among everyday commuters. The event, organised by Ludi and Cycology in partnership with Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Transport and LAMATA, provided a platform for Simba Planet to highlight the benefits of eco-friendly
Beyond Consumer Service Week Fanfare: How Companies Can Elevate Customers Experience
ISAAC ASABOR Every year, the first week of October is celebrated globally as Customer Service Week (CSW), an initiative aimed at recognising the importance of customer service and the employees who deliver it daily. In Nigeria, companies across sectors embrace this week with much enthusiasm, organising events, offering discounts, and promoting initiatives centered on the
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