Mainone provides details of internet disruption across Africa, says full internet restoration to take weeks

The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in a Friday statement. MainOne, whose facilities provide internet services to many parts of western and southern Africa, also provided details of the undersea cable cut … [Read more…]

Hardship as Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 31.70% for February, cost of living rises

Nigeria’s headline inflation has moved up to 31.70 percent in February up from 29.90% in January 2024, latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday has shown. According to the NBS Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report for February, the hike represents a 1.80 percent increase from what was recorded in … [Read more…]

Enugu Gov’t Unveils Enugu Youth Upscale

The Enugu State Government on Thursday unveiled the Enugu Youth Upscale project as part of the state youth development roadmap, aimed at creating platforms for reducing youth unemployment and developing the capacity of young men and women in the state. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu made this known during a … [Read more…]

Abductors of Kaduna students demand N1bn, threaten to kill victims in 20 days, as Military vows to rescue school children

The bandits who abducted 287 school children at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded a N1billion ransom to set their captives free. They also threatened to kill the victims if the ransom was not paid in 20 days. But the military vowed yesterday to rescue the school children to their … [Read more…]

At LSE Lecture, Gov. Mbah Says “Our disruptive approach turning Enugu fortunes around”

Highlights strides in health, education sectors, others Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says only radical thinking and creative approach to governance, such as adopted by his administration, could stimulate rapid economic development in the 36 states of Nigeria, given the nation’s brand of presidential federalism, which excessively vests the nation’s revenues in the … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Federal College Of Dental Technology Enugu To University

As part of his dedicated efforts to build robust human resources for the health and social welfare sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, to a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu will now … [Read more…]

Our investment drive in agriculture lifting our people out of poverty, Mbah tells IFAD

2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates.

…as IFAD AVP lauds governor’s efforts at programme sustainability Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said the investment drive of his administration over the past 9 months in office had started to lift poor citizens out of the pit of poverty through government’s deliberate efforts and determination. The governor disclosed this while receiving the … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Opposition Abet APC’s Grim Governance

Oseloka Henry Obaze

By Oseloka H. Obaze Disfranchised Nigerians continue to rebuke the Tinubu Administration for its lackluster governance performance. That is as it should be. On balance, the APC Administration also has its defenders and apologists. That too, is as it should be. Both are essential parts of any democracy. Democracies tend to mimic a broad spectrum; … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Affirms Commitment to Student Loan Scheme

The presidency has affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the student loan scheme, following the recent postponement of its launch. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated that final touches are being put in place to enable proper launch … [Read more…]

Sen. Ningi’s Budget Padding Allegation: Nigeria’s Senate Still Owe Us Some Answers – Obi

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, is of the opinion that the Nigerian Senate still owes the people some explanations as regards the budget padding scandal rocking the Upper Chambers at the moment. Obi said the claims and counter-claims over the alleged N3trillion which was padded into … [Read more…]