Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have been shortlisted among ‘Top Ten Innovators’ for the Shell global innovation prize, LiveWIRE. LiveWIRE, a global competition which highlights and rewards businesses that demonstrate excellence in innovation. Shell LiveWIRE supports business development in countries it operates,…
The Nigerian government is planning to reintroduce bicycle riding in the country with a pilot project of the initiative in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this when he spoke at the end of the…
The Nigerian economy has finally exited the recession, as data on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate grew at 0.55 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated this in…
Nigeria’s National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has approved the commencement of the privatisation of Afam Power plants 1 to 5 in Rivers state as well as the immediate commencement of fresh privatisation of Yola Electricity Distribution Company. The council, highest…
Key facts Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and…
For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the hard tasking world of advocacy. From committed spokespersons representing minority communities…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have increased by $968 million as at August 29, 2017 to $31.8 billion, according to latest figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The apex bank did not provide reason (s) for the increase…
Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, is leading delegation to the Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference, holding in Perth, Australia, between September 6th to 8th, 2017, with a strategic view on signalling the mining sector to the…
Benchmark U.S. gasoline prices slumped on Monday to pre-Hurricane Harvey levels as oil refineries and pipelines in the U.S. Gulf Coast slowly resumed activity, easing supply concerns. Brent crude oil futures were flat at $52.75 by 1340 GMT, paring earlier…
National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) on Monday morning directed all its members across the country to embark on total and indefinite strike action until further notice. The directive was issue at the end of the marathon National Executive Council…
