By Esther Ososanya Nigeria's job market is increasingly testing the resilience of graduates and young professionals, with new reports highlighting three growing challenges: fake job adverts, unfair employment processes, and the infamous “experience trap.” In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, finance assistant administrative officer Bashir Ibrahim, tech entrepreneur Fred Johnson, and workplace commentator Olumuyiwa …
By Esther Ososanya The perception that soilless farming is too expensive is a myth that has long discouraged aspiring agripreneurs in Nigeria. But a closer look at the realities of modern agribusiness shows that the method is not only accessible but also highly profitable when executed strategically. Agronomist Peace Adaeze Anyaeriuba, hydroponics farmer and climate …
By Esther Ososanya French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine. Macron noted that beyond Ukraine, discussions touched on strengthening economic exchanges and expanding strategic partnerships between France and India. READ ALSO:Russia’s War in Ukraine …
By Esther Ososanya The Netherlands will send two Patriot air defence systems and 300 personnel to Poland to protect a key hub for military aid to Ukraine, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Thursday. The move comes just days after a Russian-made drone crashed into a cornfield in eastern Poland, sparking fires, shattering windows, …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested no fewer than 116 suspects, charging 27 to court for offences ranging from possession of illicit drugs to public nuisance, In a sweeping crackdown on drug dens across Abuja. The week-long raids, which began on August 1, stretched across notorious black spots in …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a coach on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) developed a hot axle some kilometres before arriving at Rigasa Station in Kaduna. NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, clarifying that the incident occurred on Wednesday …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its sweeping operation that dismantled a major foreign-led cybercrime network in Lagos, describing the move as a “historic breakthrough” in Nigeria’s fight against digital fraud. On December 10, 2024, EFCC operatives stormed a seven-story building …
By Esther Ososanya Abuja’s gleaming roads, bridges, and urban upgrades under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are now overshadowed by a severe waste management crisis, drawing concern from residents and top presidential aides. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, warns that fly-tipping and unchecked refuse dumps are threatening the capital’s progress. …
By Esther Ososanya The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has hinted at raising the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other political office holders even as millions of Nigerians battle hunger and inflation. RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Shehu, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that President …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the group stage, despite their rich footballing history. Losses to Senegal and Sudan sealed their fate before a consolatory 2-0 win over Congo. The victory against Congo provided a glimmer of pride, with Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi …
