Author: Nigeriacurrent

Nigeria Inflation Hits 20.52% In August

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation has hit 20.52% in August 2022. The headline inflation rate was 19.64% in July 2022. According to NBS, the consumer price index(CPI) for August 2022 was 3.52% points higher compared to the rate recorded in August 2021 which was 17.01%. The CPI measures the average change […]

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Galaxy Backbone, 9mobile, SecureID, Rack Centre, Arravo Back NITRA ICT Growth Conference

Key technology companies have indicated interest to throw their weight behind the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) as partners in the second edition of the association’s ICT INDUSTRY GROWTH CONFERENCE slated to hold September 29, 2022, at the Lagos Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island. The partnering companies include Galaxy Backbone, 9mobile, SecureID, Rack Centre and […]

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Akeredolu Loses Mother

Evangelist Grace Akeredolu, mother of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. The governor said the mother died in the early hours of Thursday, September 15 in her sleep. “My siblings and I announce, with deepest regret and total submission to the will of the Almighty, the passing into glory of our adorable, dutiful and […]

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Musili Smith Resigns As Chairman PSC

A former inspector general of police, Musiliu Smith has resigned his appointment with the Police Service Commission(PSC). His resignation maynot be unconnected to the recent scuffle between the police force and the commission over recruitment exercise It was gathered that the chairman tendered his resignation to President Muhammadu Buhari last week, but got approval on […]

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Peter Obi Visits Jonathan

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) , Peter Obi visited former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi said he visited Jonathan to exchange views on an array of national interest questions ahead of 20233 general election. The former governor disclosed his meeting with ex-president on his verified twitter handle on Thursday.

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Crowds Gather As Queen’s Coffin Goes On Display In London

King Charles III leads a procession of the coffin of his mother Queen Elizabeth II through London on Wednesday before hundreds of thousands of people pay their final respects. Six days after her death in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth’s body will be borne on a horse-drawn gun carriage from her Buckingham Palace home to Westminster Hall […]

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Comedian Seyilaw Loses Mum

Nigerian stand-up Comedian,  Lawrence Aletile, popularly known Seyilaw has lost his mum, The comedian announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Wednesday. The devastated father of two  described his mother, HM Queen Esper Tinuola Aletile  as a darling queen with good heart and kindness. He wrote, “MY DEAR MOTHER, MY DARLING QUEEN IS […]

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Why Nigerian presidents fail

Sometime last month, a young Bolt driver asked me: “Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi… who should we vote for?” I’ve been asked similar questions many times by those who respect my views. I usually give them an analytical answer — devoid of emotions — by highlighting the strengths, weaknesses and chances of each […]

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BBNaija: Doyin, Eloswag and Chomzy Evicted, As Multichoice Announces Level 3

Multichoice Nigeria has announced a new level  in the Big Brother Naija Season 7-  level 3. The new level was unlocked following the exit of Doyin, Eloswag and Chomzy from the house during the Sunday live eviction show. Speaking on the development , Busola Tejumola , the Executive Head of Content and West Africa channels […]

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FG Drags ASUU To Talk, Says Negotiations Have Failed

The federal government has dragged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to the National Industrial  court over ongoing strike by the union which is in its seven month. In a statement on Sunday, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun, said the Federal Government took the […]

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