Four Nigerians survive 14 days on ship’s rudder before Brazilian rescue
“It was a terrible experience for me,” said 38-year-old Thankgod Opemipo Matthew Yeye, one of the four Nigerians, in an interview at a São Paulo church shelter. But I’m here.”Nigerian refugees Thankgod Opemipo Matthew Yeye and Roman Ebimene Friday pose for a photo during an interview. Both men said economic hardship, political instability and crime had left them with little option but to abandon their native Nigeria. “So we taught ourselves never to make a noise.”Spending two weeks within spitting distance of the Atlantic Ocean was perilous. Their journey paid testament to lengths people will go in search of a new start, he said.
Source:The Guardian
August 02, 2023 03:39 UTC
Police nab hit-and-run driver in Ondo
Ondo Police Command has paraded driver, Godson Tender James, who crushed a policeman to death at a checkpoint along the Benin-Owo expressway at the Ifon area of Ose Local Government Area of the State. The hit-and-run driver, James was however, identified as a serial fraudster who hit and killed the senior policeman on duty while trying to escape from the State after defrauding a businesswoman in Akure, the state capital. But while speaking, the suspect explained that he hit the policeman at the checkpoint thinking he was one of the kidnappers tormenting motorists on the road. James said “As I was going, I started hearing different things about a kidnapper driving a black Tundra. Believing the police cannot just shoot at me, I believe they were robbers and maneuvered to come out at another location.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2023 22:44 UTC
Hajj 2023: CSO calls for review, early preparation for 2024 Hajj
As the Hajj 2023 comes to an end for Nigerian pilgrims, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organisation that monitors and reports Hajj and Umrah activities, has called for a quick review of this year’s Hajj operations with a view to taking proactive measures that will ensure a smooth 2024 Hajj. “We acknowledge the efforts and support jointly extended to the cause of the 2023 Hajj exercise by the Nigerian Hajj Stakeholders, especially the apex Hajj regulatory body – the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), States Muslim Pilgrims Boards and Agencies, appointed Hajj Carriers, security agencies, para-military establishments, NGOs, and volunteers, in making 2023 Hajj a relative success,” the organization declared. The CSO added that it equally noted the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his Vice, Kashim Shettima, and other diplomatic officials towards the success of the 2023 Hajj. IHR, however, advised that the challenges of poor services experienced in the 2023 Hajj must be reviewed and addressed with a view to avoiding similar unfair experiences. “Sentiments and self-interest should take a back seat in the planning of the 2024 Hajj,” the statement said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2023 22:07 UTC
Employees Complain of Poor Pay, Exploitation at Chinese Company Huawei
“There are more contract staff members than there are permanent staff members at the Huawei office in Lagos. “Presently, we have employees who have spent eight years in the same position, just because they are non-permanent staff members. “The pay for entry level contract staff front office engineer is N120,000 after tax deduction, while that of entry level permanent staff engineer is N450,000. In the report, Huawei workers complained about salary deductions, physical assault and unfair impositions of labour conditions and policies, among other things. Ademola, speaking on the nature of his employment, alleged that RGS worldwide is also complicit in the way Huawei unfairly treats contract staff members.
Source:The Guardian
August 01, 2023 20:21 UTC
17 killed in India crane collapse
At least 17 workers were crushed to death in western India on Tuesday when a crane collapsed above an under-construction expressway outside the financial capital Mumbai, disaster response officials said. The NRDF said 17 bodies had been recovered, and three injured people had been taken to hospital. The Samruddhi Expressway, connecting Mumbai with the city of Nagpur, is part of an expansive road infrastructure push in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Accidents on large infrastructure construction sites are common in India. In 2016, the collapse of a flyover onto a busy street in Kolkata killed at least 26 people.
Source:Punch
August 01, 2023 18:57 UTC
18-year-old girl gang-raped, killed in Taraba
Several unidentified criminals have reportedly gang-raped and killed Miss Wassa Joel Tuwa in Yorro local government area of Taraba state. According to a family source, Mr. Ayuba Solomon Bissa, the 18-year-old victim was gang-raped and killed behind a mountain near Jalingo. She decided to take a small market road around Lankaviri to shorten her journey, where the criminals attacked and killed her. Ayuba further disclosed that a medical autopsy revealed that the victim was gang-raped before she was eventually killed. “We took the corpse to Federal Medical Center Jalingo, and after conducting the necessary tests, the doctor confirmed to us that the victim was gang-raped before she was killed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2023 15:17 UTC
FSDAi Injects £10m into Innovative Risk Sharing Facility in Partnership with InfraCredit
Advertisements…investment aimed at supporting Nigeria’s Sustainable Climate InfrastructureFSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), in collaboration with InfraCredit, have invested £10m into a first-of-its-kind risk-sharing backstop facility, designed to unlock local currency funding for sustainable infrastructure development in Nigeria. The Risk Sharing Backstop Facility (RSBF) will address the challenge of low credit enhancement by mobilising local institutional investment via bonds into viable early-stage or green-field climate-aligned infrastructure projects. By increasing the accessibility of finance for the “climate-aligned” infrastructure projects, the facility will help Nigeria accelerate her social and economic development, green economic transition as well as deliver on its climate goals. Backed by the UK International Development through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), FSDAi is pleased to be undertaking this £10m investment in partnership with InfraCredit – an established player in the sustainable infrastructure financing space. This investment therefore aligns with one of FSD Africa’s primary objectives – developing capital markets by tackling blockages in the system.
Source:The Guardian
August 01, 2023 15:13 UTC
World - Junta-led Burkina and Mali warn against military intervention in Niger - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 01, 2023 11:03 UTC
FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s address to Nigerians
TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGESAFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWNMy fellow citizens,I want to talk to you about our economy. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. It diverted money that should have been used to create jobs, build factories and businesses for millions of people. With the fund, our states will become more competitive and on a stronger financial footing to deliver economic prosperity to Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there is no doubt about it that it is tough on us.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2023 06:39 UTC
Reckitt Nigeria Announces N6.3 Million Funding for Local Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Issues
Reckitt Nigeria has pledged a generous N6.3 million in seed funding to each local social entrepreneur who is working towards addressing the critical issues of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in communities. This realization has prompted Reckitt Nigeria to change the way it supports communities by fostering innovation through social entrepreneurship. Key Takeaway– Reckitt Nigeria has pledged N6.3 million in seed funding to local social entrepreneurs addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges. – Social entrepreneurs participating in Reckitt’s accelerator program will receive tailored support, mentorship, and guidance, along with seed funding of N6.3 million. – The deadline for applications is August 7, 2023, providing local social entrepreneurs with an opportunity to contribute to the positive development of Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
August 01, 2023 03:43 UTC
FG moves to combat food shortages using ATASP-1
The Federal government has emphasized that increased agricultural production cannot be achieved without guaranteed access to quality agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and collective collaboration of all stakeholders. The primary objective of NAGS-AP is to improve the production and productivity of staple food crops to mitigate the food insecurity situation in the nation. NAGS-AP is being implemented through the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase One (ATASP-1) funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The program has witnessed increased yield for cassava, rice, and sorghum, leading to substantial additions to the national food basket and increased revenue. Agriculture has always been the backbone of the nation’s economy, providing food security, employment, and livelihoods to millions of people.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2023 02:54 UTC
Renewed clashes in south Lebanon Palestinian camp | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Automatic weapons and anti-tank fire shook south Lebanon’s Ain al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp on Monday, after fighting killed six people over the weekend, an AFP correspondent said. Limited skirmishes erupted again Sunday night, escalating into heavy clashes with gunfire and shelling on Monday, said the AFP correspondent in the southern city of Sidon, where the camp is located. “Things are supposed to go back to normal soon,” an official involved in the ceasefire negotiations told AFP, asking for anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Fighting began overnight on Saturday, killing an Islamist and injuring six others, a Palestinian source inside the camp had told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. By long-standing convention, the Lebanese army does not enter Palestinian refugee camps in the country, leaving the factions themselves to handle security.
Source:The Guardian
July 31, 2023 21:49 UTC
Tinubu appoints another spokesperson
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Ngelale as his special adviser on media and publicity. Mr Ngelale was senior special assistant on public affairs in the office of the vice president in the immediate past administration of Muhammadu Buhari. He also was one of the spokespersons in the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections. “The President urges him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment,” the statement noted. Mr Ngelale, with a background in broadcast media, worked at AIT and Channels TV before joining a presidential media team.
Source:The Guardian
July 31, 2023 21:33 UTC
Bola Tinubu: FG and Labour to Collaborate on Determining New Minimum Wage for Workers
In a recent statement reported by Naija247news, Bola Tinubu highlighted that the determination of a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria will be a collaborative effort between the Federal Government and labour representatives. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Tinubu emphasized the significance of a balanced approach in addressing the concerns of workers while also considering the economic implications on businesses and the overall financial stability of the nation. AdvertisementThe issue of a new minimum wage has been a subject of national importance, and the involvement of both the government and labour unions is crucial to reach a mutually agreeable decision. As the discussions continue, Naija247news will keep the public informed about any updates regarding the progress of determining the new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria.
Source:Punch
July 31, 2023 21:27 UTC
Global petrol price rises by 20%
Price of petrol may to rise further as international market data gathered by The PUNCH revealed that the commodity has gained 20 per cent. On the other hand, petrol prices started the year at less than $2.50 per gallon. Last week, it hit $2.90 per gallon, and analysts said it could reach $3 in the new week. In Nigeria, petrol price had risen from between N198/N200 per litre, to around N617 per litre since deregulation of the downstream sector by President Bola Tinubu on May 29. Due to lack of functional refineries, Nigeria still imports its petrol despite being an oil producing country.
Source:Punch
July 31, 2023 20:05 UTC