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 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 Security forces successfully rescued 44 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Rugu forest, Katsina State, on August 19. The multi-agency raid involved troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, the police, DSS, Civil Watch Corps, local vigilantes, and air support from the Nigerian Air Force. The operation focused on Kaigar Malamai, a border …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday announced that it will now prioritize transparency and public disclosure of operators’ performance as its primary regulatory tool. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, said in Abuja that punitive measures such as license suspensions, financial sanctions, and service withdrawals once effective in …
By Esther Ososanya The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sent two major drug traffickers to prison in Lagos, striking another blow against narcotics cartels. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos convicted 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai in separate rulings. Both men received prison terms with options of …
The Federal Government (FG), through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has donated four 50-seater hybrid buses to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike received the handover on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the vehicles, PCNGi Chief Executive Officer and Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi said the donation reflects President Bola Ahmed …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has declared the country “open for business” and ready to welcome global and domestic investors, citing a combination of improved macroeconomic indicators, fiscal reforms, and targeted policy measures under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The declaration, made during a press …
By Esther Ososanya The United States has approved a $346 million sale of bombs, rockets, and precision-guided weapons to Nigeria. The move aims to strengthen the West African nation’s fight against rising terrorist violence. The U.S. State Department said in a statement on Wednesday that the deal would “support the foreign policy goals of …
By Esther Ososanya The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has issued a two-week ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas and the university management to address outstanding agreements contained in a Memorandum of Action (MoA) or risk a total and indefinite strike. The warning, contained in a communiqué issued at …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s dream at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end on Tuesday as Sudan dismantled the Super Eagles B team 4–0, exposing tactical and defensive weaknesses that coach Eric Chelle admits were self-inflicted. In a match that will be remembered for Nigeria’s collapse, Sudan capitalised on costly errors …
