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Mar

04

2024

Nigerian University Unions Threaten Total Shutdown Over Unmet Demands

Economy, Education, Metro, NewsEducation, Metro, Nigeria

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to shut down universities across the country within seven days if their demands are not met. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, conveyed this message during an interview on Channels TV's Sunday Politics, highlighting the critical role non-teaching staff play in university operations. Both unions have given the government a seven-day deadline, beginning from Monday, to address their grievances, failing which they will initiate mass action. Ibrahim emphasized that without the non-teaching staff,…

Feb

27

2024

By David Okoye

RIFAN Urges Holistic Approach to Address Food Insecurity and Inflation

NewsNigeria, Opinion

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Lagos chapter, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle food insecurity and inflation, stating that grain distribution alone won't suffice. RIFAN Chair Raphael Hunsa called on federal and state governments to convene a roundtable with farmers to develop effective solutions. Hunsa stressed the importance of addressing present food inflation through collective measures that prioritize long-term food security. Highlighting the necessity for farmer involvement in decision-making processes, Hunsa emphasized the importance of government-farmer collaboration to achieve success. He urged continuous support for farmers, including input, seedlings, chemicals, and machinery to enhance…

Feb

27

2024

By David Okoye

Urgent Call for Collective Action on Climate Change in Nigeria’s Water Sector

NewsNigeria

Minister Joseph Utsev of Water Resources and Sanitation in Nigeria issued a compelling call for immediate action against the mounting threats of climate change during a national workshop on climate action in Abuja. Utsev emphasized the urgency of collaborative efforts, stressing that climate change spares no nation and impacts various aspects of life, particularly the water sector. Highlighting the vulnerability of water resources to climate change, Utsev pointed to rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and dwindling natural resources as key manifestations. He underscored the need for swift, decisive action, attributing climate change primarily to greenhouse gases and synthetic chemicals. Drawing…

Feb

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze youths to NLC: Don’t take your protest to Igbo land.

Abia State, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsMetro, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the most prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to hold any kind of demonstration in Igbo territory. It will be recalled that the NLC had planned nationwide demonstrations against the hardships facing the nation on February 27 and 28. However, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the national president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, stated in a statement made available to journalists on Monday that the NLC protest will not take place in any part of Igbo land. Ndigbo, according to Okwu, had been subjected to a number of unfair treatment in Nigeria. He…

Feb

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Naira vs. USD: CBN will outlaw street trading and consider new BDC regulations

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsBusiness, Economy, Metro, Money, Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new rules to Bureau De Change Operators in Nigeria, including the possibility of ending street trading, in response to the ongoing volatility of the Naira against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market. This was revealed on Friday by the top bank in its proposed Revised Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Nigeria's Bureau De Change Operations. For Tier 1 and Tier 2 BDC licences, CBN intends to set the minimum capital share amounts at N2 billion and N500,000 million, respectively. This is a departure from the general license's former capital share of…