News

The Persistent battle against counterfeit products in Nigeria: An analysis of regulatory shortcomings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 January 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In Nigeria, the struggle against counterfeit products remains an uphill battle, with regulatory bodies like the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) facing numerous obstacles that undermine

Tourism

Nigerian adventurer becomes first African to travel overland from Nigeria to Namibia, advocates for African integration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

In a bold and historic feat, Omotoke Fatoki, a Nigerian travel enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for African unity, has become the first African to journey overland from Lagos, Nigeria, to Windhoek, Namibia. Spanning 9 countries across West, Central, East, and Southern Africa, this six-month journey highlights the immense potential of intra-African travel while

Money

Nigeria, 3 others attract 84% of start-up funding in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Kenya and Nigeria, alongside Egypt and South Africa, collectively known as Africa’s “Big Four”—secured 84 percent of all start-up funding on the continent in 2024, maintaining a trend consistent since 2019, Africa: The Big Deal latest report revealed. Kenya led with $638 million, followed by Nigeria with over $400 million, reinforcing their […]

Tourism

Discovering Nigeria on a Budget This Christmas

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 December 2024 0

As I pen down my first article for Daily Times Nigeria, I am filled with excitement at the opportunity to connect with you through stories, insights, and tips that celebrate the beauty of travel—especially within Nigeria. With over six years of sharing travel nuggets and inspiring adventures, I’ve come to realize that the journey often […]

Money

Nigeria considers disconnecting Neighbours over $5.79m unsettled electricity bill

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2024 0

Nigeria is contemplating a drastic measure to disconnect its neighbouring countries from its electricity grid due to their substantial unpaid debts to the nation’s power sector. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), international customers have failed to settle a debt of $5.79 million for electricity supplied in the second quarter of

Headlines

Nigeria @ 64: NLC, PDP, Atiku bemoan state of polity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 October 2024 0

.Nigerians must continue to demand accountability from their leaders –NLC .Resist APC’s totalitarianism, exploitation, PDP tells Nigerians .At 64, Nigeria lacks political inclusivity, free, fair election, says Atiku By Ukpono Ukpong & Tunde Opalana As Nigerians mark the bation’s 64th Independence anniversary today, October 1, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),

Money

Nigeria set for capital inflows as Fed rate cut bolsters emerging markets

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 September 2024 0

BY GODWIN ANYEBE Nigeria and other emerging markets are poised to benefit from the recent decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, marking the first reduction in four years. This move is expected to trigger significant foreign capital inflows into Nigeria as global investors seek higher-yielding opportunities outside […]

ICT

Nigeria among tier-3 countries in cybersecurity index 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 September 2024 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria has been ranked as a Tier-3 country in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) The latest report places Nigeria in a mid-tier classification for its efforts in combating cyber threats, improving national cyber resilience, and developing a secure digital environment. The ITU’s GCI

Opinion

Nigeria: Targeted for Destruction?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 August 2024 0

Throughout history, nations facing threats of destruction often findthemselves targeted through a universal pattern of vilification of keyfigures in the defense sector, particularly Defense Ministers and theiraides. This strategy aims to weaken the nation’s defensive capabilitiesand erode public trust in its leadership, ultimately leading todestabilization and

Headlines

Nigeria ends 2024 Paris Olympics without a medal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 August 2024 0

Team Nigeria ended its campaign at the XXXIII Olympic Games on Saturday with no medal to show for efforts which began in Bordeaux a day before the event’s opening ceremony. Before ending its participation a day before the closing ceremony, its athletes had participated in 12 sports. These were in athletics (35), badminton (1), basketball […]

ICT

Nigeria ranks 2nd as Africa domain name registrations hit 4.33m

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2024 0

Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name Industry, according to the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa. Similarly, African country code Top-level Domains report shows 4.33million registrations as at November 2023 and additional 1.4 million generic top level

Tourism

Jamaica eyes audio-visual exchange boost with Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2024 0

By ORJI ONYEKWERE The Jamaican government has announced its intention to pursue a robust collaboration with Nigeria in the film and animation industries. The Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Mr. Lincoln Downer made this known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, in […]

ICT

Nigeria on track with 70% NIN target-Report

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 April 2024 0

By Motolani Oseni A new report has revealed that Nigeria, through the Nigeria Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is making progress, towards achieving 70 per cent NIN target by the end of 2024. Recall that the Nigeria Identity for National Development (ID4D) initiative, which commenced in 2019, is being financed through an International Development Association (IDA)

Business

Nigeria can generate $13.1m from fish reef, others to boost GDP, says expert

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2024 0

By Motolani Oseni Nigeria has an estimated capacity to generate $13.125 million annually from the fish reef and new emerging sectors of the blue economy, thereby, boasting the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Delivering his paper on ‘Nigeria’s New Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Resources: A Panacea For Economic Growth’ at the World Aquaculture […]

Headlines

Nigeria needs 700,000 metric tons of coconut to bridge processing gap – Group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

The National Coconut, Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN), South-West Chapter, says Nigeria needs 700,000 metric tons of coconut to bridge processing gap of the commodity. Mr Mesi Doheto, the association’s Vice President, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. Doheto, also the President […]

Business

New platform explores marketing opportunities in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 January 2024 0

By Motolani Oseni With influencer marketing becoming more critical to the success of businesses in Nigeria, a new podcast series, ‘Influencer Ave’ has hit the airwaves. The Arkerson Agency, according to a statement, aims to explore the Influencer industry in Nigeria as a whole, empower the next generation of influencers, shed more positive light on […]

News

France offers Nigeria help to fight insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 January 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The French government has expressed its willingness to collaborate with Nigeria to curb the rise in terrorism and other forms of insecurity that have been troubling the country in recent decades. According to a statement released yesterday by the Defence Director of Press, Henshaw Ogubike, the Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, […]

News

APPRAISING DR. BETTA EDU AND THE PATH TOWARDS A BRIGHTER NIGERIA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 December 2023 0

“Great leadership is about choosing the right people for the right positions.” – John C. Maxwell In the pursuit of a brighter future for Nigeria, President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has placed a strong emphasis on appointing capable individuals who possess the necessary skills and passion to drive positive change. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has […]

News

Groups petition UN, seek judicial accountability in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 December 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua Four civil society organizations, CSOs, (Citizens Gavel, Hope Behind Bars, NULAI and TAP Initiative Associated with the Open Justice Alliance, have formally petitioned the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of judges and lawyers in Nigeria. The petition is coming in light of the alleged persistent challenges related to the absence […]

Headlines

P&ID: Court awards £20m damages in favour of Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 December 2023 0

It was yet another legal victory for Nigeria yesterday as a UK court directed Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) to pay her £20 million in damages and compensation following Nigeria’s victory in an $11 billion judgment debt. The court rejected P&ID’s appeal, citing reprehensible conduct. The £20 million must be paid within 28 days. In […]