Nigéria

Nigéria, All Africa, Inglês
2024-11-04 10:55:31
In his statement, Atiku said he would not have removed the petrol subsidy at once and would not have done it at the same time as other reforms, such as the floating of the naira. The presidency says the ideas Atiku Abubakar suggested he would’ve implemented if elected president were rejected by Nigerians who chose Bola Tinubu as president instead of Atiku in the 2023 election. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s spokesperson, said this in a Sunday statement in response to an earlier one by Atiku where he outlined what he would have done differently if elected president to prevent the cost of living crisis Nigerians are going through. In his statement, Atiku said he would not have removed the petrol subsidy at once and would not have done it at the same time as other reforms, such as the floating of the naira. He said his government would have adopted...
Nigéria, Punch, Inglês
2024-11-04 07:02:39
A Nigerian-British information security expert, Dr. Kingsley Aguoru, has raised alarm over the continued use of card PINs for online payments, urging the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to address what he describes as a pressing security risk to Nigerians’ finances. In a petition obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday, Aguoru, a Chartered Engineer and Director of Information Security with over two decades of experience in financial technologies, highlighted the need for the CBN to ban card PIN use for online transactions. He noted that the current practice exposes Nigerian consumers to high risks, including phishing, keylogging, and man-in-the-middle attacks. “Nigerian payment providers like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Interswitch continue to require card PINs for online transactions, a practice that is virtually obsolete globally,” Aguoru noted in the petition, titled ‘Urgent Call to Ban Card PIN Usage for Online Payments in Nigeria.’ He added that...
Nigéria, The Guardian, Inglês
2024-11-04 07:01:11
Sun King, Africa’s leading and most trusted home solar brand, opened its first Experience Centre in Lagos, expanding its presence in Nigeria with a flagship store at 109 Allen Avenue, Ikeja. This new store joins the company’s network of over 90 Sun King outlets across Nigeria and aims to offer customers a personalised and immersive shopping experience. The Sun King Experience Centre, situated on Allen Avenue next to Lotus Bank in Ikeja’s vibrant commercial hub, provides a space where customers can explore and engage with Sun King’s range of solar appliances. Expert sales consultants are on hand to offer personalised guidance, helping customers find the ideal solar solutions to suit their home, business, or institution. “At Sun King, we recognise that choosing the right solar system can be overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with solar technology,” said Tuga Omoyemi, Senior Vice President, Sales, West and Central Africa, Sun King. “In...
Nigéria, Punch, Inglês
2024-11-03 20:32:42
The lawmaker representing Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Kabiru  Rurum, has distanced himself from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, aligning instead with the camp led by the party’s founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam. Rurum, a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, declared on Sunday that he recognized the NNPP under Dr. Aniebonam—symbolized by a fruit logo—as the authentic one, dismissing Kwankwaso’s faction, which operates under a book logo. He also urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to exercise his authority independently and refrain from taking instructions from Kwankwaso. “My loyalty remains with Governor Yusuf,” Rurum stated, assuring Kano residents and his constituents that the governor is capable of taking the right steps for the state. In response to questions about a potential defection, Rurum asserted that he remains a loyal member of the NNPP under Boniface’s leadership, while condemning Kwankwaso for allegedly hijacking...
Nigéria, The Guardian, Inglês
2024-11-03 20:31:37
Moises Caicedo’s strike denied Manchester United victory in their first Premier League game since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, who will be replaced by Ruben Amorim later his month, sprinted down the touchline in celebration after Bruno Fernandes put United in front from the penalty spot 20 minutes from time. Caicedo quickly replied for the Blues, who edge above Arsenal on goal difference into fourth place in the table. A point leaves United still down in 13th, six points off the top four. The Red Devils’ return of just 12 points from 10 games is United’s worst start to a league campaign since 1986/87. Amorim was not in attendance as he prepares to take charge of Sporting Lisbon for the one of the final times against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. United...
Nigéria, Punch, Inglês
2024-11-03 11:28:46
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, to ensure the release of all #EndBadGovernance protesters, “including the 32 hungry and malnourished children.” SERAP lamented that the “children” and some other protesters were “detained solely for the peaceful exercise of their human rights.” This request is contained in a letter dated November 2, 2024, obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, November 3, 2024, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. SERAP noted that the detention of the protesters may discourage other citizens from exercising their rights, adding that if the president does not act on its recommendations within 48 hours, legal actions will be taken against him. The letter, which was copied to the Chair-Rapporteur of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, Dr Matthew Gillett, urged Tinubu “to direct Mr...
Nigéria, The Guardian, Inglês
2024-11-03 11:27:40
Lamentations over alleged neglect and poor state of infrastructure at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) took centre stage at the weekend as members of the Human Race Foundation (HRF), a group formed by some young men at its Enugu Campus (UNEC) in 1983, commissioned the faculty of health sciences and Technology building which they renovated in the College of Medicine of the school. The former students also provided solar lights, chairs and other reading facilities to the faculty. Officials of the over 64-year-old school who took turns to speak, however, poured out their hearts in lamentations on how infrastructural gaps had affected the fortunes of the institution. Associate Dean of Student Affairs in UNEC, Dr Godwin Imo, who came close to tears while addressing members of the Foundation, stated that the hostels in the school could “be likened to the Nigeria Correctional Centre”. His assertion was based on the...
Nigéria, Punch, Inglês
2024-11-03 02:05:08
Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings after British-Nigerian politician, Kemi Badenoch, emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, defeating Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. Badenoch, a Member of Parliament representing North West Essex, became the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom after getting 53,806 votes against Jenrick’s 41,388, in a result announced by the party on Saturday morning. While some Nigerians hailed the triumph of the 44-year-old, others said her victory meant nothing for the Black community and Nigerians in the diaspora. A popular media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, in an Instagram post on Saturday, described Badenoch’s feat as evidence of the possibility of breaking limitations and embracing strengths. “Kemi’s journey is a reminder to every woman and young girl that no dream is out of reach. Here’s to more stories of resilience, leadership, and making history,” Abudu said. A...
Nigéria, The Guardian, Inglês
2024-11-03 02:04:02
The Progressive Northern Youth Forum (PNYF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for rejecting the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the tax reform bills. During the 144th meeting of the NEC, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the council had suggested that the bills be withdrawn following a meeting of governors from the 19 northern states in Kaduna, where they, along with prominent traditional leaders from the region, collectively decided to oppose the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill. But President Tinubu, through a statement issued by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, urged the NEC to allow the process to run its full course. The PNYF, in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Abdulkadir Bala, on Saturday expressed its support for the President’s decision to disregard the stance of NEC members, particularly the Northern Governors’ Forum. Bala emphasized that the position taken by the Northern Governors’ Forum does not...
Nigéria, Punch, Inglês
2024-11-02 15:20:59
Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon’s pinpoint cross from the right. Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear and although they dominated possession, they produced just one shot on target in the entire game. Mikel Arteta’s men have now picked up just one point in their past three games as their title push quickly runs out of steam. If defending champions City win at Bournemouth later on Saturday they will be eight points clear of the Gunners. Liverpool, a point behind City, host Brighton at Anfield. Arsenal have pushed Pep Guardiola’s City hard in each of the past two seasons and appeared...
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