Emirates Announces October Takeoff for Flights to Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaTransportationEmirates Announces October Takeoff for Flights to Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 17, 2024

After a hiatus of 18 months, Emirates Airlines has confirmed the resumption of passenger flights to Nigeria. Starting 1 October 2024, the airline will offer daily service between Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic center, and Dubai, Emirates’ central hub. This news comes after a suspension in November 2022, when Emirates halted flights due to challenges repatriating US$85 million revenue generated in Nigeria. The airline expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting Nigerian travellers with Dubai and their vast global...

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President Tinubu’s $500m Loan Request for Electricity Meters Receives Senate’s Seal of Approval

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu’s $500m Loan Request for Electricity Meters Receives Senate’s Seal of Approval

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 17, 2024

In a significant move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s longstanding electricity metering challenges, the Nigerian Senate has given its nod to President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a $500 million loan to finance the procurement of electricity meters across the nation. The loan was part of the $7.94 billion World Bank loan which President Tinubu sought the Senate’s approval for on 1 November 2023. The President, in his proposal, emphasised the critical role of adequate metering in...

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Yobe State Goes Spiritual to End Electricity Tower Attacks by Boko Haram 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaYobe State Goes Spiritual to End Electricity Tower Attacks by Boko Haram 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 16, 2024

Yobe State in Nigeria has taken an unorthodox approach in its fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The state government has launched a “spiritual war” to combat the repeated destruction of electricity towers by the militant group. These attacks, which began in December 2023, have plunged Yobe and neighbouring Borno State into darkness, disrupting daily life and hindering economic activity. In response to repeated attacks, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State led a prayer session...

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NLC Rejects “Insulting” Minimum Wage Offer as Negotiations with FG Deadlocks

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNLC Rejects “Insulting” Minimum Wage Offer as Negotiations with FG Deadlocks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 16, 2024

Nigeria’s planned increase in the minimum wage hit a roadblock on Wednesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, walked out of negotiations with the federal government. The NLC rejected the government’s proposed N48,000 minimum wage, calling it “an insult to Nigerian workers.” The NLC, alongside its counterpart the Trade Union Congress, TUC, had proposed a significantly higher minimum wage of N615,500, citing the rising cost of living. However, the government’s offer fell far short of...

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars to 33.69%

EconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars to 33.69%

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate has climbed to a new high of 33.69 per cent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Wednesday. This represents a significant increase from 33.20 per cent recorded in March 2024. The rise in inflation is attributed to soaring prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages. The year-on-year comparison paints a grim picture as well, with April 2024’s inflation rate being 11.47 percentage points higher compared to April...

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Kano Mosque Explosion Claims Life, Leaves 24 Injured

NewsNigeriaKano Mosque Explosion Claims Life, Leaves 24 Injured

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2024

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Kano, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024. An explosion ripped through a mosque in Gadan village during the early morning prayers, leaving a trail of devastation. One worshipper tragically lost his life in the blast with at least 24 worshippers, including four children, injured. While initial reports suggested a potential terrorist attack, Kano State Police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, revealed a different narrative. “Forensic analysis at this preliminary stage revealed a...

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Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Takes Home Bundesliga “Rookie of the Season” Award

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigerian Striker Victor Boniface Takes Home Bundesliga “Rookie of the Season” Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2024

Nigerian football fans are celebrating after Victor Boniface, the 23-year-old striker for Bayer Leverkusen, secured the coveted Bundesliga “Rookie of the Season” award. This recognition marks a phenomenal debut season for Boniface, who arrived at the German club from FK Bodø/Glimt in the summer of 2023. Boniface’s impact on the league was undeniable. He quickly established himself as a key player for Bayer Leverkusen, earning the moniker “The Bull” for his powerful playing style. His...

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Ethnic Militia Targets Okomu Oil Community in Destructive Raid, Issues Demands

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEthnic Militia Targets Okomu Oil Community in Destructive Raid, Issues Demands

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 14, 2024

Police in Edo State confirmed an attack by a militant group on the Imariogha community, located near the Okomu Oil Palm Plantation, in Ovia South West Local Government Area. The attack, on Sunday night, resulted in the burning of several houses and vehicles, and one fatality. According to eyewitness reports, the gunmen, who identified themselves as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters,” stormed the community around midnight. They reportedly opened fire sporadically and then proceeded to set ablaze...

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How Prince Harry and Meghan Charmed Nigerians in 3-Day Visit

NewsNigeriaHow Prince Harry and Meghan Charmed Nigerians in 3-Day Visit

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 14, 2024

Tour Highlighted  Mental Health, Youth, and Sports Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, concluded their whirlwind three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, leaving a trail of warm memories and a renewed focus on youth development, mental health, and the transformative power of sports. Their Nigerian adventure began in Abuja, the bustling capital city. Touching down on Friday, the couple immediately immersed themselves in local affairs with a visit to the Lightway...

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Amnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAmnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 13, 2024

A new report by Amnesty International has painted a grim picture of violence in Plateau State, revealing a death toll of 1,336 people over three months. The report, unveiled during a “Photo Exhibition on the Impact of Conflicts” in Jos last Thursday, focused on attacks that took place between December 2023 and February 2024. Isa Sanusi, Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the brutality of the violence, stating that women and children were not...

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