October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Nigerians are once again grappling with a sharp increase in the price of cooking gas, with a kilogram now selling for as high as ₦2,000 to ₦3,000 in some parts of the country. According to the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), the recent hike is not due…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Resident doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State have embarked on a seven-day warning strike to protest unresolved salary arrears and welfare issues with the hospital management. The strike, which began on Monday, October 6, 2025, was declared after an emergency general meeting of…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure $2.35 billion in external loans to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds, alongside a $500 million Sovereign Sukuk issuance to support key infrastructure projects across the country. The request was contained in a letter…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril The World Bank has raised concerns that, despite Nigeria’s recent economic reforms showing positive signs, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty. Speaking at the launch of the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja on Wednesday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, acknowledged…
October 4, 2025-Published by Cyril The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has called on Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene urgently in the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA chapter. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM The appeal was made by the Students’ Union President, Comrade Salami Akeem (Ologbon), in…
October 2, 2025-Published by Cyril Experts have stressed that bridging the gender finance gap could unlock a $6 trillion economic opportunity worldwide, with Nigeria standing to benefit significantly from increased support for women-led businesses. Speaking at the third Gender Impact Investment Summit in Lagos on Thursday, the CEO of 2xGlobal, Jessica Espinosa, emphasized that backing…
October 2, 2025-Published by Cyril Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has signed into law the revised 2025 appropriation bill valued at ₦43.29 billion, following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The signing ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, was witnessed by the Speaker, Alhaji Usman Muhammad-Zuru,…
October 1, 2025-Published by Cyril Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of diminishing Nigeria’s once-promising future. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi said Nigeria was on the path of greatness before the APC-led government took over. He recalled that after the return to…
October 1, 2025-Published by Cyril Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised fresh concerns over his deteriorating health while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), warning that he is at risk of sudden death if urgent medical care is not provided. In a detailed letter addressed…
29th September 2025-Published by Cyril The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, warning of possible industrial action if long-standing issues affecting the university system remain unresolved. The decision followed the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union held on Sunday, September 28, 2025,…
