Ventures Platform Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, on Thursday called for the speedy passage of the Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) before the National Assembly. The group said this at a rally in Lagos organised to sensitise residents, especially upcoming startups, on…
Analysts at FBNQuest Research have said supply side constraints, a combination of insecurity and conflict and distribution challenges continue to exert upward pressure on food inflation. These they said on Thursday undermined the Federal Government’s investment into the agriculture sector,…
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the country’s inefficient and over-centralised electricity supply system, resulting in the State’s residents generating over 4,500MW through the use of generators. The State is further considering other measures to support growing commercial…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he is no stranger to crisis and will keep fighting for his job. Solskjaer stated this on Friday, ahead of their Premier League trip to Tottenham on Saturday. The 48-year-old is still…
Hundreds of civilians fled their homes when suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked Damboa town in the southern part of Borno last night, sources said. It was learnt that the ISWAP fighters rode on…
In this interview Nigerian NewsDirect correspondent, MATTHEW DENNIS, at the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), quizzes the President of the Association, Comrade Abayomi Agoro, who explicitly speaks on the current security situations confronting…
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Power says it is committed to implementing its key power projects to give Nigerians more access to electricity. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu in a statement in…
The Oyo State Government has warned parents, guardians, and school-age children to reject free rides from unknown persons. The state government revealed that this is necessary in order to avoid being kidnapped. The state government, in a circular obtained by…
Kayode Tokede with News Agency The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday commenced a two-day public sensitisation on its newly launched digital currency, also known as eNaira and other initiatives in Abia. CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Mr. Osita Nwanusobi…
Mohamed Salah’s contract finishes in June 2023, the ‘Reds’ are working towards reaching an agreement with the Egyptian star. Salah will become Liverpool’s best-paid player. Liverpool wants to extend Mohamed Salah’s contract as soon as possible. The ‘Reds’ want to…
