296 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
The House of Representatives has passed 363 out of 2,747 bills introduced over three years, prompting debate over legislative efficiency and the surge in establishment bills.
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has graduated the first cohort of its EngineerHer programme, a one-year initiative aimed at boosting female representation in engineering through skills training and job placement.
The National Sugar Development Council has rolled out a specialized residential training programme to build skilled manpower for Nigeria’s growing sugar sector and reduce reliance on imports.
Nigeria has issued a stern diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killings of Nigerian citizens in xenophobic violence, stating that 'all options remain on the table.'
The chief judge of Taraba State has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, citing rising criminality, as media analysis underscores the proposal's significance for Nigeria's federal future.
Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye, Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, speaks on overcoming setbacks and defying odds to pass the ICAN exams.
The Nigerian federal government has rejected claims by the IMF that it spent over N8 trillion outside the approved 2025 budget, calling the assertion a misrepresentation.
The Nigerian Federal Government has condemned the killing of two nationals in South Africa and called for a swift investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to investigate revelations by the International Monetary Fund that the government spent N8.8 trillion in off-budget expenditures, equivalent to 2% of GDP.
Faced with renewed xenophobic violence, some Nigerians in South Africa are reportedly arming themselves for protection, prompting police intervention and diplomatic appeals for calm.
The Nigerian government has condemned the alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, threatening action, while a diaspora group calls for a thorough investigation.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has scheduled a seven-hour power outage in Abuja from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for preventive maintenance at the Katampe 132/33kV Transmission Substation, affecting Mpape, Maitama, and Life Camp.
South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation for properties left behind by citizens fleeing xenophobic violence, while Nigeria warns of further action if anti-foreigner sentiment persists.
The Federal Government says it has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023, part of broader efforts to strengthen primary healthcare through the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund.
The Nigerian Army confirms an ongoing operation to rescue students and teachers abducted on May 15 from three schools in Oyo State's Orire Local Government Area.