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With so much going on in Nigeria, from the ever-rising inflation, the economy’s downward spiral, and other socio-economic problems, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stay ahead in the rat race. People are turning to DIY solutions for their homes and businesses and testing out new budget-friendly recipes. Nigerians continue to find ways to adapt to the ever-changing situation. If you’re out of ideas, follow these channels on GOtv for inspiration. Budget-Friendly Recipes: With the ever-rising cost of basic foodstuffs such as rice, tomatoes, chicken, beef, and the like, cooking a meal is now more expensive than ever. Since food is…
Television viewership is changing year after year, and Nigeria is no exception. The reasons behind this shift are tied to the evolving ways people consume entertainment in today’s fast-paced world. As digital technology rapidly advances, traditional TV is evolving to include a wave of new options. More and more people are spending more time on their smartphones, tablets, and laptops for entertainment and TV content is crossing that divide so viewers can still watch their favourite content. With busier lives and tighter schedules, viewers are increasingly drawn to more flexible viewing options that fit their personal timelines instead of being…
Lagos, Nigeria; August 13th, 2024 – Carl Cruz, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, has emphasized the critical importance of creating an investment-friendly environment to sustain the role of the telecoms industry in driving digital inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. This was remarked at the Telecoms Industry Townhall, themed ‘Two Decades After: What Next for the Telecoms Industry’, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.The hybrid event, organized by the Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), took place at Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.Aside from Mr Cruz, the panel also…
A Nigerian who specialises in money laundering and other transnational crimes was over the weekend arrested for treason, subversive activities against government, Trans-border gun-running, heist, and other Transnational crimes. The man whose name was given as one Bashir Hadeja was arrested by the Nigeria police following intelligence reports on smuggling large catches of weapons along with large bars of gold believed to have been stolen from the Central Bank of Libya. Bashar Hadeja, who traded dangerous weapons along with gold as cover-up, was also accused of being involved in aiding terrorism and other forms of criminality in the northern states…
Modo Ante, a pioneer Governance, Public Sector, and Political Consultancy, is delighted to announce the Eko Revenue Plus Summit, scheduled to take place on September 25-26, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to Joko Okupe, CEO, Modo Ante, “We are aware that Lagos State is a home for all Nigerians, a hub for commercial and business activities and as such is continuously in need of ways to improve its revenue generation to constantly improve lives and livelihood of its citizens and inhabitants. This is our inspiration for the Summit, which is intended to be all-encompassing;…
This journey has been a whirlwind of emotions, a rollercoaster that we never anticipated. The initial excitement of being selected for this game was quickly replaced by the stark reality of survival. We’ve faced the terrifying prospect of eviction, the sweet taste of victory in various challenges, and the daunting responsibility of power as Custodians. A decision was made according to the game mechanics that painted STREEZE as the villain. Being subjected to a wave of hatred and backlash. It’s a heavy burden to bear, to be vilified for simply playing the game. Meanwhile, we’ve watched as our boys have…
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By Bolaji Israel The arts and their promoters have long served as powerful voices for inspiring and enforcing radical changes across social, political, economic, and cultural landscapes. Nigeria, and Africa more broadly, has suffered from poor leadership characterised by corruption, nepotism, widespread poverty, stunted development, inequality, loss of identity, erosion of cultural values, and a troubling craving for foreign lifestyles, among other social maladies. These issues have marred the promising trajectory of a nation with over 200 million people, rich in both natural and human resources, especially since the onset of its current fourth democratic era in 1999. One of…
Sir, We complain of our leader’s deficiencies, yet we give them wings to fly. Showering undue encomiums and underserved eulogies makes them feel on top of the world. They begin to bask in the euphoria of doing things that they naturally should as favours for the masses. The masses in turn in ignorance will sing hosanna to their names. Information they say is key and knowledge is power. The media is meant to serve this purpose; it’s the platform through which the electorates can know their rights and privileges. It’s however unfortunate that some journalists as turned themselves to sycophants,…
The Coalition on Good Governance and Accountability (CGGA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein over poor funding of the capital components of the 2024 budget. The group, in a statement signed by its chairman Dr. Anthony Apochi, said the non-release of funds has had a devastating impact on Nigerians. Apochi lamented that it has led to a lack of investment in critical infrastructure, resulting in a decline in economic activity, and a rise in unemployment. According to him, “The 2024 budget, signed into…