We begged him, don’t go to Nigeria
I want to tell a story. The story of my friend who was like a brother. He was also killed when he came to Nigeria after more than 20 years in America. My friend, Peterson, came to America in the…
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FEC approves 5G policy for Nigeria
By Ibiyemi Mathew The Federal Executive Council, has approved the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. The 5G Policy was approved at the Council meeting today, Wednesday, 8th September 2021, following the presentation by the…
Ravages of poverty amidst campaign against corruption
The categorisation of corruption in Nigeria as an albatross cannot be argued to be a platitude. The menace has become a ravaging cankerworm which has eaten deep into the fabrics of the socio-economic and political architectures of the Country. The…
Nigeria vs Liberia: Iheanacho scores brace as Super Eagles win
Nigeria began their quest to qualify for the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Liberia on Friday. The game was played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored a first-half brace to seal…
Unaudited accounts of MDAs worsening leakages
Financial mishandling in Nigeria’s public administration has remained a deep seated phenomenon. With broadening extension over the years, the dimensions of the wings of the deficiency have well become an estate accommodating sharp practices which have eaten deep into the…
Nigeria, Lebanon, others block $608.1m airline revenue —IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the sum of $608.1million airline revenues was block by Nigeria, Lebanon, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe government respectively. It added that nearly $1 billion in airline revenues are blocked by government across the globe. This…
Microsoft seeks FG’s support in establishing Data Center in Nigeria
By Ibiyemi Mathew Multinational technology giant,Microsoft has sought the support of the Federal government in establishing a Data Center in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Spokesperson to the Minister of Communication and Digital economy,Uwa…
World Bank names Nigeria among nations with high debt risk
The World Bank has listed Nigeria and nine other countries as nations with high-debt risk exposure. In a financial statement for the International Development Association (IDA) released on Monday, the World Bank pegged Nigeria at number five with a $11.7b…
Channel all available resources to develop Nigeria –– Cleric charges FG
Joyce Nwabuisi The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria General Muhammadu Buhari has been told to channel some resource to better the livelihood of it citizenry and not to go after anyone who is glamouring for self determination and…
Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria drop four places on medals table
Team Nigeria have dropped four places on the medals table as the Tokyo Olympics enter its 12th day. The West African country fell from 64th to 68th position. No Nigerian athlete qualified for finals in Wednesday’s events. In the events…