The federal government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has commenced moves towards the teaching of mathematics subjects in Yoruba. To achieve this, the institute said it has taken a bold step towards revolutionising math education in the country by hosting a pioneering 2-day training on teaching mathematics using the Yoruba indigenous languag...

Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies will shut down its South African online fashion retailer Zando and its Tunisian operations by the end of the year. CEO Francis Dufay revealed that the move is part of a strategic refocus on more profitable markets such as Nigeria. To achieve profitability, Jumia is implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, which include reducing its...

U-17 WWC: Flamingos Thrash New Zealand 4-1 in Group Opener Nigeria’s Flamingos got their 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group A campaign off to a perfect start after recording a comfortable 4-1 win on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Khadijat Adegoke, Faridat Abdulawahab and Taiwo Afolabi earned the Flamingos the impressive result. New Zealand’s goal was scored b...

Some states have decided to surpass the Federal Government's approved minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants across Nigeria with a promise to review every three years. Following this directive, several states have taken steps to implement even higher minimum wages to support their workforce....

FG to replace foreign cartoons with Nigerian content that promotes values The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing adoption of “foreign attitudes” among Nigerian children, attributed to their exposure to foreign cartoons. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Onilu, disclosed this in Bauchi on Friday during the launch of the campaign to...

Red Line goes live with passenger operation 15th October 2024 starts 6.00am from Agbado Full passenger operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line will commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo affirmed today. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will lead his executive council members and ot...

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Nigeria, Brazil set to operationalize direct flights under BASA arrangements

Market people kick against government plan to demolish popular market Owode - Onirin on Ikorodu road.

The Lagos State Goverment has announced plans to ban circulation of Single Use Plastics, such as pet bottles, sachet water, among others from January 2025 across the state. Recall that the state government had in January 2024 banned the use of styrofoam in all government establishments and across the metropolis in general, following increasing prevalence of plastic waste and its negative effect...

Your kidneys are vital to your overall health, filtering waste and excess fluids from your body. However, certain every day habits can harm these essential organs. Your kidneys might not have a voice, but if they did, they'd beg you to stop doing the following harmful activities. Habits to Avoid for Kidney Health 1. Consuming Too Much Salt A high-sodium diet can cause your kidneys to work o...

Wema Bank is the longest surviving indigenous bank in Nigeria. The bank was founded 77 years ago by Late Chief Mattew Adekoya Agbonmagbe Okupe. It didn't start as a bank at first though. Chief Mattew started out as a famous government-approved money lender before he established the bank. He started the bank in May 1945 after his business expanded beyond the status of a cottage money lender....

Gboyega Akosile @gboyegaakosile Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Niger State counterpart, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Produce-For-Lagos initiative. The Produce-For-Lagos initiative is a long term strategic partnership between Niger and Lagos States, where Niger will produce food items (Paddy, Tubers, Legumes, Grains etc) and L...

The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that the over 40 million telephone lines barred after failing to link to the National Identity Numbers face the risk of being forfeited soon. The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with PUNCH Online in an interview. According to him, the telephone lines barred by their telecommunication oper...

as Reps move to raise fine from N100 to N100,000 The House of Representatives is moving to increase the fine for the defacing of Nigerian flag from N100 to N100,000. The House on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill to amend the Flag and Coats of Arms Act. The bill, introduced by Sada Soli, was debated and passed for second reading by the lawmakers. It would be recalled that the...