Discos make N1tn amid grid crisis, unmetered customers hit 5.8m

Despite the persistent epileptic power supply nationwide, revenue generation by electricity distribution companies in Nigeria surged to N1.1trn within the 12 months of 2023, a new report has revealed. The figure represents an increase of N234.4bn or 28.2 per cent from the N831bn generated by the power firms over a similar period in 2022. This […]

Fraudsters now exploit QR codes, NITDA warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned that fraudsters are now exploiting QR codes to deceive unsuspecting users. The agency noted that QR codes’ speed and convenience in accessing information and taking action have made them a tool exploited by scammers for fraudulent activities. Read also: NITDA warns Nigerians of malware spread on Facebook […]

Healthy diet eludes more Nigerians as price doubles in one year

The cost of basic food items that meet the minimum nutrient requirements has almost doubled within a year, new official data show, putting healthy diets beyond the reach of more Nigerians. The latest ‘Cost of Healthy Diet’ report, produced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, shows that the national […]

Nigerians more religious than godly – Ishaq Oloyede

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has described Nigerians as religious people, who are not necessarily godly. According to him, many Nigerians shun hard work but turn to prayers, thinking being religious will guarantee them results. Oloyede called on Nigerians to harness the vast endowment of the country to turn its […]

Economy: Nigerians no longer accommodate relatives as cost of living soars

The era where people take in young relatives, raising them along with their children is gradually coming to an end.The limited purchasing power of every Nigerian at the moment fuels that. It has reduced living standards and Nigerians are becoming conscious of how they spend their money.As a result, Nigerians have been sourcing ways to cut the cost […]

Employers Avoid Hiring Gen Z

While Generation Z might be entering the workforce en masse, hiring managers are not so eager to welcome the younger generation into their companies. Forty percent of hiring managers had an age bias against Gen Z candidates, and many employers are worried about how hirable an applicant is based on their age, according to a report from […]

‘Why gambling is on the rise in Nigeria’

Technological advancements and introduction of new gaming products are responsible for gambling among Nigerian youths, a study has revealed. The study by between Gamble Alert and Gamban (UK) discovered that the escalation of gambling, particularly among young men underscores  the urgent need  for prevention. In the collaborative efforts between the two agencies, a comprehensive study was conducted […]

As Air Peace lands in London…

For the first time in seven years, a Nigerian airline has reactivated the famous Lagos to London route, bringing succour to Nigerians. With Air Peace’s maiden trip to Gatwick Airport, it has joined a couple of indigenous carriers that operated in the busy route for commercial activities. Before Air Peace, some local airlines had operated […]

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