News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi 10 key facts about International Women’s Day (all national) As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8th, the spotlight intensifies on the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. Here are 10 key facts to know about this significant day: 1. Origin and Historical Roots International Women’s Day traces its roots […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Investing in Women: First Lady advocates for national progress On International Women’s Day, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has underscored the importance of increased investment in women as a pivotal strategy for advancing the nation. In a statement shared via her official handle, she lauded the resilience, courage, and passion of women across […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Business Pitfalls: Common mistakes to avoid Numerous small and medium enterprises falter within their first five years, often due to avoidable errors made by their owners. While Nigerians exhibit commendable work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, many businesses struggle to survive in the harsh economic landscape. A staggering 80 percent of small businesses […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minimum wage proposal: Labour adjusts demand to N500,000. Organized labor is set to advocate for a minimum wage of N500,000 as the zonal public hearing on the new wage structure kicks off in various locations across Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, had previously hinted at the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nikki Haley exits republican Presidential race, Trump stands alone Nikki Haley, the former Governor of South Carolina, announced her departure from the Republican presidential race on Wednesday, leaving Donald Trump as the sole contender. Addressing supporters in Charleston, South Carolina, Haley emphasized the importance of Trump earning the support of voters who […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Smuggling trucks : Government intercepts 141 smuggling trucks; Drivers threaten strike amid attacks In a bid to tackle food inflation and the rising cost of living, the Federal Government revealed on Tuesday that it had intercepted 141 trucks attempting to smuggle grains and other staples out of Nigeria. The trucks were destined […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Appeal Court overturns ruling against Abure and others. In a recent development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, which barred Julius Abure and two others from serving as national officers of their party. The ruling stems from an ex parte application […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi EU emphasizes women’s political inclusion for sustainable development The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, has emphasized the crucial role of women’s active participation in politics and decision-making for Nigeria to achieve equality, sustainable development, peace, and democracy. Isopi highlighted the challenges women face, including social, cultural, and financial […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Appeal court dismisses Government’s bid to retry Orji Kalu The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected the Federal Government’s attempt to retry the former governor of Abia and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, in the N7.6bn fraud case against him. Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Why is Facebook down? Meta’s Social Media Outage Social media users worldwide are facing frustration as Facebook and Instagram experience an unexpected glitch, leaving thousands unable to access their accounts. The issue, which began around 3:00pm, has caused widespread disruption, with both platforms displaying ‘session expired’ errors. As reports flood in, […]
