Nigeria oil licence auction attracts huge interest, regulator says
Nigeria is expanding the number of oil blocks slated for auction in its 2024 licensing round as well as extending the deadline for ending the exercise amid keen interest in the offer, the oil regulator told Reuters on Thursday. Nigeria opened a licensing round in April offering a total of 19 onshore and deepwater oil blocks to […]
Self Discovery
By Timothy Alor Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”—C.G. Jung. Maybe this is just the best call for self discovery. Self discovery is a deliberate and intentional process and it is all about lifelong learning and discovery not just about the destination. It is […]
Single tenure, rotational presidency/governorship: Nigerians hail lawmakers
Many Nigerians have declared their support for the proposed bills by 35 members of the House of Representatives seeking a single term of six years for the president and state governors as well rotation of the presidency among the country’s six geopolitical zones and rotation of the governorship among the three senatorial districts in the […]
BREAKING: Police reject PSC’s recruitment list, demand review
The Nigeria Police Force has sounded the alarm over alleged irregularities and corruption that allegedly marred the recently released list of successful candidates in the ongoing 2022/23 police constables recruitment. This follows a deluge of complaints from unsuccessful candidates and stakeholders over the disappearance of names of those who were screened and successful up to […]
Cholera death toll hits 30 as 1,141 hospitalised
The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the general public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across Nigeria. Head, Information and Communications for NBMA, Mrs Gloria Ogbaki, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, quoted the Director- General, NBMA, Dr Agnes Asagbra, as saying there was need for carefulness. […]
What Is Mirroring in a Relationship?
By Dorcas Omidoyin Mirroring in a relationship is a fascinating psychological phenomenon where one person subconsciously imitates the behavior, gestures, speech patterns, or attitudes of another. This natural occurrence often serves as a non-verbal cue indicating mutual affection, understanding, and emotional connection. While mirroring can significantly enhance relational harmony and empathy, it’s essential to understand […]
The Surprising Benefits of Laughter on Mental and Physical Health
By Dorcas Omidoyin In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, amidst challenges and uncertainties, there exists a simple yet profound remedy that can uplift spirits and rejuvenate both mind and body: laughter. Often considered just a pleasant social interaction or a reaction to humor, laughter actually holds a plethora of benefits for overall health, […]
Nigeria may spend 50% more on fuel subsidies in 2024, draft document shows
Nigeria will likely spend 5.4 trillion naira ($3.7 billion) in 2024 – 50% more than in 2023 – to keep petrol prices fixed, while borrowing an extra 6.6 trillion naira to plug gaps in its budget, a draft document seen by Reuters showed on Thursday. The “Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan” (ASAP), drafted by the […]
Nigerians get month free pay-TV after tribunal fines MultiChoice
A Nigerian consumer tribunal fined the local unit of Africa’s biggest pay-TV company MultiChoice Group (MCGJ.J), opens new tab 150 million naira ($107,142.86) on Friday for contempt of court and ordered the company to offer its subscribers one month of free service. MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV services DSTV and GOTV in Nigeria, increased subscription rates by about 25% […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops 14% by 2029, IMF predicts
Nigeria’s inflation rate is predicted to stabilize at 14 per cent in 2029, indicating a potential end to the current upward trend according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund. This projection comes as a relief amidst concerns over the increasing inflation rate, which currently stands at 33.69 per cent as of April […]
Minimum wage: FG targets N62,000, Governors want N57,000
The Federal Government may be on a collision course with governors, and the private sector for agreeing to pay a minimum wage higher than N60,000. According to findings by Saturday PUNCH, while the Federal Government may be ready to accept N65,000 as the new minimum wage, governors and the organised private sector were against paying as high […]
Faithful Men
By Princess Arira What brings continuity in the things of God is faithfulness. The scarcity of faithful men will make God’s word not to be fulfilled. What makes the work of God progressive is faithfulness. When there is no faithfulness, God will stop, that is, where there are no faithful men God’s work will be […]
What is Somatic Stretching and How does it affect our Well-being?
By Dorcas Omidoyin Somatic stretching is a gentle yet powerful approach to improving flexibility, releasing tension, and enhancing overall well-being. Unlike traditional stretching techniques that focus solely on muscles, somatic stretching incorporates principles of mindfulness, body awareness, and neuromuscular reeducation to create lasting changes in the body. How It Works:Somatic stretching works by engaging the […]
South Africa’s potential kingmakers struggle with white image
Looking out of his window at Cape Town’s False Bay, Nick Searra acknowledges that things do work better in South Africa’s second biggest city, a stronghold of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA). But that doesn’t mean he is ready to see the party or its 48-year-old leader John Steenhuisen running the rest of the country. “Imagine an […]
Nigerian lawmakers seek to curb central bank’s role in economic policy
Nigerian lawmakers are seeking to limit the central bank’s control over economic policy by proposing to set up a committee to coordinate monetary and fiscal policies, headed by the finance minister, according to a bill in the Senate. The proposal by a member of the ruling party comes as inflation in Africa’s most populous nation […]