Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th March 2023
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th March 2023 on some of the nation newspapers .
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General Election: Battle shifts to states
The supremacy battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is far from over as they square against each other in tomorrow’s governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections across the country. FELIX NWANERI reports
How Nigerian voters can prevent rigging
T omorrow the postponed governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections will finally be held. Some National Assembly elections which could not be concluded the last time will equally hold simultaneously in affected constituencies on Saturday. Nigerians have continued to express their disappointment over the conduct of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,
How inability to balance family, business affects female entrepreneurs
Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Women make enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by doing unpaid care work at home. But they also remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination and exploitation. Gender discrimination means
How Akeredolu ushered in Nigeria’s first private agro-tourism facility in Ondo
Whentheideaof Nibanlola Motherland was born about six years ago, the aim was to createafarmthatwillserveassource of agriculturalgoodstonotonlyresidents of Ondo Kingdom, but also to people of OndoState, theSouthWest and with time, the entire nation. Anewphase But today, the focus in the area of deliveryagricultural output remains, but the vision for the establishment has changed, as the facility
Okeagbe community relishes USE Festival in grand style
…tasks govt to promote cultural feast to boost revenue generation Funfare Amid frillsand excitement, the sons and daughters of Ogosi in Afa community in Okeagbe-Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State at home and in the Diaspora celebrated and relished this year’s Annual USE Festival, a remarkable cultural heritage of the people. USE
Unemployment may persist as manufacturers lament headwinds
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has revealed in its Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index (MCCI) for fourth Q4’22 report that employment decision by manufacturers has been difficult due to the unpredictability and difficulty in the macroeconomic environment. Specifically, the association pointed out in the 4Q MCCI report that issues of acute shortage of forex and
Naira Crisis: Shipping contractors groan over N161bn loss
A total of N161billion ($350million) earnings has been wiped away in the ship chandling sector of the economy in less than three months. The earnings were lost by Nigerian ship chandlers to foreigners due to government’s poor cashlese policy between January and March, 2023. It was revealed most supplies were now being done from neighbouring
ILO advises govts to ensure decent work for key staff
A new report from International Labour Organisation (ILO) has advised countries on the need to improve the working conditions and earnings of key workers, who were essential during the COVID-19 crisis. This is to fully reflect their contribution to society and their importance in the daily functioning of economies. The report, World Employment and Social
Edo govt directs varsity mgt to retrieve illegal sack letters
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has directed the management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, to reverse and retrieve all recent illegal disengagement letters issued to staff of the institution. The governor insists that the sack notices said to have been issued earlier to some staff of the university are illegal, null and void, Mr.
Group urges govt to organise digital training for market women
A non-governmental organisation, Women Liberation and Transformation Group (W-LIT) has urged the state government to organise more digital training programmes to enlighten women and boost their businesses. The Executive Director of W-LIT, Mrs Olanike Mic-Taiwo, made the call), on Wednesday at a meeting of market women at Ayobo/Ipaja, Lagos, to celebrate the 2023 International Women’s
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