News

Nigeria, China deepen ties as foreign affairs minister seeks stronger development partnership

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the Governor of Hunan Province, His Excellency Mao Weiming, in Changsha, China, as part of efforts to strengthen developmental collaboration between Nigeria and China across multiple sectors.

Business

Empowering Nigeria’s future: Pathways to job security entrepreneurial success

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In Nigeria, the journey from education to employment can be daunting for new graduates. With a growing number of young people entering the job market, the Nigerian government has a critical role in ensuring these individuals find meaningful employment. Additionally, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and budding entrepreneurs is vital

Economy

Nigeria, Ghana to launch Africa local content forum.

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria and Ghana are working in concert to catalyse African capacity and content inter-regionally that will accelerate job creation across the continent, support diversity and inclusion for a balanced workforce. To achieve this laudable initiative, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana have

News

Nigeria Winning War Against Insecurity – Undiandeye, Intelligence Chief

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU (With Agency Report) The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, says the nation’s security challenges are being tackled with huge successes in all fronts. Undiandeye stated this during the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) First and Second Quarters Operational Brief for Foreign Defence Advisers/Attachés 2025, on Wednesday in

ICT

Digitalisation key to Nigeria’s economic transformation- Experts

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria’s economic advancement hinges on digital transformation, according to technology experts and economists who spoke at the 2025 NESA Economic Discourse held at the University of Lagos. Delivering the keynote address, Mr. DeRemi Atanda, managing director of Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), described digitalisation as a powerful force capable

News

Convocation Lecture: Nigerians urged to be destination for innovation, not consumer

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2025 0

By Our Reporter Deltans and by extension Nigerians have been charged to make Nigeria a destination for innovation and not just a consumer of innovations. The Guest Speaker at the 2nd combined convocation lecture of the Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara, Professor Chux Gervase Iwu of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa gave this […]

News

KCCN marks 15yrs of bridging Korea-Nigeria ties through arts, education

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Fifteen years ago, a cultural spark was lit in the heart of Nigeria’s capital, one that would grow into a vibrant flame of friendship between two nations’ oceans apart. Today, that flame burns brighter than ever as the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) celebrates a remarkable journey of bridging cultures, one dance […]

News

Nigeria pays off IMF $3.4 Billion Covid loan to exit debt list

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By Tom Okpe Nigeria has paid off $3.4 billion borrowed from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, during the Covid-19 pandemic, exiting the list of countries that are in debt to the Washington-based lender. Finance Minister Wale Edun made this confirmation, through text message on Thursday, saying, “the loan had been repaid on the agreed terms.” […]

News

Nigeria Needs National Summit To Tackle Insecurity, Senator Jimoh Proposes

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Following the high level of global insecurity with events in Russia and Ukraine – coupled with increasing challenges created by the global North and responses from the global South, amongst others – Nigeria requires an urgent need for a National Security Summit. This was the submission of Senator Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh yesterday […]

Opinion

Nigeria’s Democratic Resurgence: Two Years of Hope and Renewal

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Dr Jeffrey Kuraun As Nigeria approaches the two-year mark of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in May 2025, the nation reflects on a journey marked by resilience, challenges, and a renewed commitment to democratic ideals. This anniversary serves not only as a moment to evaluate progress but also as a crucial juncture to reinforce the importance […]

Business

Nigeria needs urgent policy reset to prevent deeper instability- Prof. Uba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Development economist and policy strategist, Prof. Chiwuike Uba, has urged the Nigerian government to urgently recalibrate its policy direction, warning that the country risks further economic and social deterioration without a decisive shift in priorities. In a policy advisory released in Enugu, the Chairman of the Board of the ACUF Initiative for […]

News

Clergy calls for urgent measures to curb insecurity in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN The Diocese of Lokoja Anglican Communion, has called on Government at all levels to demonstrate the requisite political will to combat worsening security situation in the Nigeria This was part of the Communique issued and signed by The Most Rev’d Emmanuel Egbunu, Bishop of Lokoja Diocese and Synod Clerical Secretary, at the […]

Business

Nigeria, Morocco create $25bn gas pipeline joint venture to boost European Supply

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2025 0

By Godwin Anyebe A Moroccan minister has said that Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to unveil a joint venture to manage a long-planned $25 billion pipeline, which will ship gas to Europe. Morocco’s minister of energy transition and sustainable development, Leila Benali, told Morocco’s parliament that a floating gas storage terminal would also be installed […]

Opinion

Ending the Unending Bloodshed in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 April 2025 0

By Dr. Iorwuese Ligom   Nigeria stands at a crossroads, grappling with a crisis that has persisted far too long and threatens to unravel the very fabric of our nation.   The unending bloodshed, largely fueled by violent clashes involving Fulani herdsmen and farming communities, particularly in states like Benue, Plateau, and Taraba, has become […]

News

FG receives 231 trafficked Nigerian youths rescued from Ghana

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong A total of 231 Nigerian boys and girls who were trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and facilitated back to the country in a coordinated multi-agency collaboration with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) facilitating their transpotation back home. The victims, many of whom were lured with false promises of lucrative jobs, were […]

News

Nigeria partners Denmark to boost dairy sector capacity, job creation

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria is set to strengthen its dairy industry with the support of Denmark in a bid to increase local production capacity and generate jobs across the livestock value chain. A high-powered Nigerian delegation, led by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukthar Maiha, recently visited Denmark to explore collaborative opportunities aimed

Opinion

Community Defence Without Empowerment? Nigeria Must Resolve This Dangerous Contradiction

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By Abayomi Odunowo In Nigeria, the specter of insecurity looms ever larger, casting a pall over the lives of ordinary citizens. Communities across the nation, from the farmlands of Benue to the suburban areas of Zamfara and the perilous highways of Niger State, are gripped by the relentless threat of violence. In the face of […]

Sports

1Win Nigeria App: Installation Guide and Key Benefits

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2025 0

The rise of mobile betting in Nigeria has transformed how users interact with online platforms. Among the most trusted and user-friendly applications is the 1win app, which gives players seamless access to sports betting, casino games, and live features—all through a sleek and intuitive interface. Whether you’re an experienced bettor or just exploring the world […]

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Empowering Nigeria’s future: Pathways to job security entrepreneurial success

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 March 2025 0

By Temitope Adebayo In Nigeria, the journey from education to employment can be daunting for new graduates. With a growing number of young people entering the job market, the Nigerian government has a critical role in ensuring these individuals find meaningful employment. Additionally, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and budding entrepreneurs is vital

Opinion

Nigeria, Cuba Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2025 0

In a significant step toward bolstering diplomatic and economic relations, Nigeria and Cuba have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education, and trade. This move comes as both nations mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, which formally began in 1974. During a meeting at the Presidential Villa […]