Anuli Aniebo Ola-Olaniyi
8 Mar 2024
It’s the International Women’s Day today, but 49 years after the day was proclaimed and officially recognised by the United Nations (UN) in 1975, the fate of the womenfolk in the country today is a far cry from the expectations of the global body
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its recent decision to increase Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. SERAP argues that the fee hike is "unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust" and seeks a court order to stop its implementation. The suit, filed at…
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The holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, deep reflection, and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, is set to commence in a few days. As one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed with fasting from dawn to sunset, intensified prayers, and acts of charity. Muslims across Nigeria and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the leadership of Flutterwave to discuss strategies for supporting youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting follows the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, aimed at providing mentorship programs, access to start-up funding,…
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Tahini cookies are a perfect mix of nutty tahini, rich chocolate, and buttery goodness. Soft in the centre and crispy on the edges, these treats pack a punch of flavour and are perfect for both vegans and non-vegans looking to upgrade their snack game. Ingredients 8 tablespoons (115g, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature…
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that 18,500 women across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones will benefit from an empowerment initiative, with the North Central region being the first to receive support. Speaking at an event in Bida, Niger State, on Friday, February 21, 2025, she presented empowerment items—including deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with…
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Independent research organisations under the auspices of Anambra Opinion Polls (AOP) have called on electorates to actively participate in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election through their votes to shape the future of the state. Director General of the Nigeria Democratic Research Institute (NDRI), Tabuko Kennedy, made this appeal in Abuja on behalf of the…
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A Nigerian human rights organisation has called for the prosecution of former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, describing his actions as a "coup d’état" against democracy. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) made the demand following Babangida’s recent public admission of…
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Troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralised scores of bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, recovering a large number of rustled cattle. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency media expert, that the successful operation resulted from coordinated intelligence, which revealed that a large…
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Prominent figures from various sectors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of High Chief Gabriel Akin-Deko at the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Drink to the Future’. The event was marked by speeches reflecting on his impact in agriculture, politics, education, and governance. In his welcome speech, Chief Wale Babalakin (SAN) described the occasion…
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Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to Donald Trump, said Saturday that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending. Musk -- the world's richest person and Trump's biggest donor -- has led the effort to fire…