Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 13th October 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 13th October 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Flooding: Unending tales of woes in Anambra
The recent challenge of flooding across many states of the federation has left many wondering what will be left of some communities when the floods dry out. However, the case in parts of Anambra State is beginning to attract national and international attention. This is despite that early in ther year Governor Chukwuma Soludo, preempting
Safe School Declaration: Time to take action
Background check It is a fact that cannot be disputed. It is absolutely impossible to convince a right-thinking Nigerian that foundational education is still healthy in Nigeria. Education experts believe that education just like a building cannot do without a solid foundation. They say that when a wrong foundation is laid for a person’s education
Anambra and ravages of yearly flood disasters!
Genesis In 2012, the former Governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi shed tears when he visited Ogbaru LG during one of the most devastating floods in the East of the Niger. Governor Obi who was seen knee-deep in the flood made frantic efforts to attract the Federal government disaster management agencies to proffer solutions
Leveraging emerging technologies for business development
Despite the fact that emerging technologies are fast evolving across the world and being deployed to solve various challenges, they are yet to be fully embraced in Nigeria, hence missing out in the opportunity to grow its economy. Abolaji Adebayo reports Globally, technology has become the bedrock of socioeconomic development and growth. Apart from enhancing
FAAC: Resilient amid zero remittance from NNPCL
Despite zero revenue contribution of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) into FAAC’s purse, the three tiers of government still had enough to share in the last eight months, Abdulwahab Isa reports The Nigerian federation could flourish independent of oil revenue after all. Glimpses into the federation revenue basket, with nearly one year of Nigeria
Excise Duty: MAN flays FG for breaching pact on carbonated drinks
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has accused the Federal Government of breaching the agreement reached with beverage manufacturers in the country over N10/liter excise duty on nonalcoholic, carbonated and sweetened beverages. The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made this known to New Telegraph in Lagos, saying that the truth behind the excise duty increment
Lack of electricity, internet bane of financial inclusion
Lack of adequate infrastructures such as electricity, Internet service and others have been identified as the factors constituting setbacks to the actualisation of financial inclusion in Nigeria. It was said that over 38 million Nigerian adults remained financially excluded due to low internet penetration. The Chief Executive Officer, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Branka Mracajac,
Nigeria shifts to Argentina, India for N246bn wheat import
Following huge shortage, Nigeria has shifted to India, Argentina and the United States to import 673,000 tonnes of wheat valued at N246 billion ($351.3million. The major suppliers, Russia and Ukraine, have closed the Black Sea port since March, 2022. It was learnt that it would take Nigeria 10 years to be selfsufficient in wheat production
UNCTAD, AfCFTA strengthen ties for regional integration
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost their joint efforts to promote regional integration and inclusive growth in Africa. The partnership will enable UNCTAD to work closely with the AfCFTA Secretariat, African member states, regional
Flood: NACCIMA seeks support for investors
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has urged the Federal Government and other relevant agencies to support Olam Limited, Nigeria and other businesses affected by flooding in Nasarawa. Its Director-General, Mr Olusola Obadimu, made the plea on Monday in Lagos, in his reactions to the Nasarawa flood incident that
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