12 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths

The Rise of Nigeria’s Gig Economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market dynamics with the rise of the gig economy. As traditional job markets become increasingly saturated and competitive, many young Nigerians are turning to gig work as a viable alternative to traditional employment. This shift has been […] The post Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG losing grip over unregulated militias nationwide — Kwankwaso

Former Kano Governor and the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised alarm over

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Kwankwaso Hosts Governor Yusuf In Abuja After NEAPS Award

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday night received the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award. According to a statement by Saifullahi Hassan, the media […]

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4 d. ago Why you must face reality about Nigeria’s job market, Senate Leader tells fresh graduates

Senate Leader and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged fresh graduates to, as a matter of priority, embrace digital skills and explore opportunities offered by the digital space to navigate the labour market and contribute meaningfully to the global economy. He also advised the government and private […]

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5 d. ago Ambassadorial nominees: Withdraw, present fresh list, Ndume tells Tinubu

Ali Ndume, former Senate Leader, has faulted the list of ambassadorial nominees recently transmitted to the National Assembly, calling on read more Ambassadorial nominees: Withdraw, present fresh list, Ndume tells Tinubu

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5 d. ago “Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Breaches Federal Character, Should Be Withdrawn” – Ndume

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Saturday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees, insisting the list breaches the federal character principle and should be withdrawn ahead of next week’s Senate screening. Ndume, a former Senate Leader and Chief Whip, argued that the allocation of nominees across states and geopolitical zones falls short of […] The post “Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Breaches Federal Character, Should Be Withdrawn” – Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty on Kidnappers, Informants, Others

The Senate has moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for death penalty for kidnappers — and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them — as the lawmakers yesterday debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The amendment, sponsored by the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to classify kidnapping, […]

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8 d. ago Senate Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Sponsors, Informants

The Senate, on Wednesday, moved to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by proposing death penalty for kidnappers, as well as anyone who finances, facilitates, or provides information to them, as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The proposal, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to formally categorise kidnapping, hostage-taking, and […]

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8 d. ago Rivers APC Youth Leader Mobilises Support For Musa As Minister

Youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Hon. Innocent Ajaelu, has solicited for Nigerians’ support for the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), as minister of defence. Ajaelu emphasised that General Musa requires the support of all Nigerians to succeed in the task before him. The […]

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8 d. ago ‘You Are Putting Natasha At Risk, We’ll Resolve Everything’, 2Baba Tells Fans, Family Amid Fresh Marital Crisis

Veteran singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has called on his fans, friends, and family members to “ceasefire” as tensions surrounding his relationship with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru, intensified, warning the situation was putting the latter at risk. In a video shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, the singer described the situation […]

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9 d. ago Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader

The Nigerian Senate will screen the new defence minister nominee, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday to address the nation’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-nominee-musas-screening-set-for-wednesday-senate-leader/

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1 week ago Antimicrobial resistance: Global threat deepened by Nigeria’s fragile health system

By Adewale A. Adetoye THE conversation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) cannot be confined to a single awareness week. While the world marked the 2025 AMR Awareness Week recently, the reality confronting us in Nigeria is that this threat is alive every day, in every hospital ward, every pharmacy counter, every community, and every home. AMR […]

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1 week ago 2027: Tinubu has less than 5 months to impress Nigerians — Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the Senate, was the Senate Leader in the 8th National Assembly. He served briefly as Chief Whip in the current 10th Senate. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ndume, a former Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, in this exclusive interview speaks with TAIWO AMODU on […]

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1 week ago Abba Moro rejects allegations linking senators to banditry sponsorship

Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader, has dismissed allegations that some Nigerian senators are sponsoring banditry in the country. He made read more Abba Moro rejects allegations linking senators to banditry sponsorship

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2 w. ago Body Honours 2 National Youth Service Corps Workers In Katsina

The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management has honoured two NYSC staff members in Katsina for their outstanding contributions to corps members’ welfare and career development. The ceremony held at the Orientation  Camp in Katsina, featured an impactful lecture on the growing importance of professional skills in securing employment in today’s competitive job market. The […]

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2 w. ago HID Awolowo Dialogue: Stakeholders call for domestication of National Gender Policy

Want gender equality, women’s participation in politics to be addressed • HID Awolowo, a formidable leader in her own right – Senator Danjuma • Dialogue designed for next generation of women leaders —Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu • Ogun Deputy Governor calls for stronger institutional support • Dabiri-Erewa predicts difficult road to 2027 general elections Women of […]

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2 w. ago “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke

Nigerian reality TV star and media personality Mercy Eke has announced her willingness to become a mother even if she is not married. In a recent interview, Eke revealed that she feels capable of raising children independently and is prepared to have up to three kids on her own. The former Big Brother Naija winner […] The post “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago We Need Collective Effort To Tackle Security Challenges – Senate

The Senate minority leader, Senator Abba Moro, has said the ongoing public hearing on national security is a deliberate effort to diagnose, understand and collectively address the hydra-headed security challenges confronting country. This is as Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for collaboration among stakeholders in the South-South geo-political zone in order to […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kwankwaso urges FG to reinforce military, Police

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the capacity of the

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3 w. ago The 4.3% fiction: Why Nigeria’s unemployment numbers hide more than they reveal

Nigeria’s official jobless rate looks enviably low. The reality is alarmingly different. When the National Bureau of Statistics announced that read more The 4.3% fiction: Why Nigeria’s unemployment numbers hide more than they reveal

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