(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria is about to significantly reduce its dependence on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who presented an outline to assist domestic agricultural production and increase food security. Edun, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday to mark the country’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has thought of committing suicide amid allegations of N15 million bribery levelled against him. The African Examiner writes that social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse better known as VeryDarkMan, uploaded an audio of the crossdreser offering N15 million to the operatives of the Economic and Financial […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the present economic hardship, the Nigerian government has announced plans to tax more Nigerians and businesses. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills which has been approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, announced […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan on Wednesday emphasised the urgent need to unlock the vast opportunities presented by the digital economy for African countries, highlighting its potential to create jobs and enhance service delivery. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged Africa to leverage its demographic dividend and implement smart policies to achieve a digital and resilient future. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) in Plateau, has detained three suspects over alleged diversion of 35 tonnes of fertilisers. Mr Alexander Barunde, the Commandant of the Corps, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday in Jos, said personnel of the corps apprehended the suspects along Jos – Barkin Ladi road following […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future. Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. He said since 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has cautioned that technology alone cannot solve the problem of electoral fraud in the country. Jonathan stated this while speaking at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) event marking the International Day of Peace in Abuja, saying that corrupt individuals will manipulate even the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An executive bill seeking to amend the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act is to be forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The bill seeks to provide that everybody living in Nigeria, including foreigners must be registered and given the National Identity Number (NIN) so that they can be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed a desire to reshuffle his cabinet. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the current government has recorded significant achievements […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Netizens on Wednesday took to their X accounts reacting to the news that popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky bribed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with the sum of 15m for the anti-graft agency to drop the money laundering charge against him. The African Examiner writes that on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Wednesday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, to warn of a possible strike if unresolved issues are not looked into. This development is coming after the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. According to a report, the NBS said the unemployment rate increased compared to the 5 per cent recorded in Q3 2023. “The unemployment rate for Q1 2024 was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared Ado and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue Open Defecation Free (ODF). The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Terlumun Utsev, made the declaration on Tuesday in Otukpo. Utsev, who was represented by the Director of Quality Control and Sanitation, Elizabeth Ugoh, stated that about […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Tuesday, said he was not in agreement with the call by business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s for complete removal of subsidy. Okupe expressed the position in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. NAN reports that Dangote, owner of the 650,000 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army on Tuesday has discharged a female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, from service following her accusation of a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. The African Examiner writes that in January 2024, Ogunleye using her TikTok page, accused Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Abia State governor and presently Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has refuted reports that he is dead after his long vacation abroad. Kalu, speaking during a press conference at the National Assembly stated that he took permission from Senate President Godswill Akpabio to study and he attended some courses for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Kouassi Adjoumani, Ivorian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production has strongly encouraged national and international investors to invest in the cashew sector in Cote d’Ivoire. The minister made the remarks at the opening of the investment forum for the cashew industry, in Abidjan. He emphasised that the annual production […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, approved key decisions to boost Nigeria’s economy and improve citizens’ lives. In the area of the economy, Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Council approved the Economic Stabilisation Bills. He explained that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria continues to wallow in Economic and political challenges, the newly installed Bishop of the Enugu Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Professor Sam Ike has tasked Nigerian leaders irrespective of religious affiliation. He advised the leaders to humble themselves and seek solutions through God for the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chairmen, and Councillorship Candidates of the All progressives Congress APC, and other opposition political parties in the just concluded Enugu state local government area election in Eke ward, of Udi Council area of the state, have condemned in strong terms the issue of alleged missing result sheets during the exercise in their […]
