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Nigerian Consulate, New York, takes delivery of passport printing machine; Consul General assures of better services
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America (USA), Ambassador Abubakar Jidda, has confirmed the arrival…
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Dangote, again crashes PMS Price by N65 to N825 per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time…
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Pope Francis ‘rested well’, remains in critical state
Rome, Feb. 25, 2025 The Holy See announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis “rested well” during his 11th night in…
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AFC’s Samaila Zubairu succeeds Afreximbank’s Benedict Oramah to lead Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 24, 2025 The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club,…
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UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Feb. 25, 2025 The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has…
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Macron to meet Trump at the White House for talks on Ukraine
Washington, Feb. 24, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron will be in Washington today, Monday to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine…
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We have over N600bn worth of petrol in store ― Dangote
…As Zambia seeks Dangote investment in its energy sector President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has revealed that…
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Tinubu pledges support for Fintech coys
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Feb. 23, 2025 President Tinubu says his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector…
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Afreximbank to set up $1 Billion oil service financing facility in Guyana
….Advocates increased local participation in Guyana’s oil value chain GEORGETOWN, Guyana, February 21, 2025 In a significant announcement at the…
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Babangida urged to apologise for election annulment
By Aderemi Bamgbose Okitipupa (Ondo State), Feb 21, 2025 Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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U.S. Ambassador denies USAID involvement with Boko Haram
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr, answering questions By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 20, 2025 The U.S. Ambassador to…
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Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur…
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Edwin Clark, PANDEF Leader, is dead
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 18, 2025 Elder statesman and Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin…
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UBA Group champions peace in Africa with landmark $500,000 donation to AU Peace Fund
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with…
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Mahmoud Youssouf emerges AU Commission chairperson
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 17, 2025 The African Union Commission (AUC) has elected Mr. Mahmoud Youssouf of Djibouti, Eastern…
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Jonathan to Africa leaders: See continent’s youth as assets, not burden
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 15, 2025 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders to see the continent’s youth…
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Tinubu arrives in Ethiopia for AU summit
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025 President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate…
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Partnership with Google will turn Nigeria to global tech hub – FG
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Feb. 13, 2025 The Federal Government on Thursday said its partnership with Google is set to…
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Protesters barricade East-West road over alleged marginalisation in NDDC appointment
Protesters on Wednesday blocked the East-West Road from the Ughelli axis in Delta, demanding appointment of a Delta indigene as…
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Gov. Adeleke raises alarm over plot to destabilise Osun State, directs security operatives to deal with trouble makers
OSOGBO – 13/02/2024 Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised alarm over credible reports of a sinister plot by elements within the…
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Three passengers onboard Air Peace flight from London to Lagos arrested
Security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, apprehended “three unruly passengers aboard an…
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NLC demands immediate reversal of telecom tariff hike
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Feb. 12, 2025 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the…
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Nigeria to host 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings
By Nana Musa Abuja, Feb. 11, 2025 The Federal Government and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Tuesday signed the Agreement…
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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum to release hostages
Washington, Feb. 11, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has given Palestinian militant organisation Hamas an ultimatum to release all remaining…
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African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, February 11, 2025 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved over…
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