Africa
Cardoso Urges Stronger Economic Ties With Middle East
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian diaspora community in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, the Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs, Saudi Arabia Central Bank – SAMA, on the sideline…
Read More »NITDA Pledges Support for Innovation, Invests in AI to Strengthen Africa’s Digital Hub
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed its commitment to fostering an innovative ecosystem that balances regulation with industry growth by investing in cloud infrastructure, data classification, and AI applications to solidify its position as a leading African digital hub. The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE stated…
Read More »JAMB Warns 2025 UTME Candidates Against Hasty Selection of Exam Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against making rushed decisions when selecting their examination towns. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, issued the warning in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday. He clarified that the board does…
Read More »Dangote Doing A Very Good Job-Tinubu
The Federal Government has affirmed the Dangote Group’s pivotal role in the country’s push towards industrialization, as the company took the center stage at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Dafang I. Sule, who represented President Bola Ahmed…
Read More »Watch Video: 2Baba’s Mother Begs Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to Leave Her Son Alone
Rose Idibia, the mother of renowned singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has made a heartfelt appeal to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, urging her to stay away from her son. In a video that went viral on Thursday evening, Mrs. Idibia voiced her concerns, stating that 2Baba is emotionally unstable due…
Read More »UNICEF worries over rising polio cases in Kano
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating polio crisis in Kano State, warning that the region now has the highest number of unvaccinated children in Nigeria. During an orientation session for 44 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen and district heads, UNICEF’s Kano Chief of…
Read More »Tension in Court as Nnamdi Kanu Accuses Judge of Bias, Judiciary of Corruption
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday as Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), openly accused Justice Binta Nyako of bias and alleged corruption within the judiciary. Kanu, expressing frustration over the handling of his case, claimed the judge was…
Read More »Dangote Peugeot begins 3008 GT assembly in Kaduna, unveils Landtrek pickup
The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position in the auto market. This time, DPAN has commenced the assembly of the GT model of the wave-making Peugeot 3008, which…
Read More »Access Holdings Releases AccessGive to ‘Carry Forward’ Herbert Wigwe’s Legacy
In a moving tribute to a visionary leader, Access Holdings PLC unveiled the AccessGive platform at the Herbert Wigwe One Year Memorial held on Sunday February 9, 2025, in Lagos. This groundbreaking platform is dedicated to sustaining and scaling the transformative impact of the late Herbert Wigwe, a leader whose…
Read More »Nigeria Sees Influx of Foreign Patients Seeking Affordable Kidney Transplants – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria is experiencing a surge in medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries traveling to the country for high-quality and affordable kidney transplants. Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa…
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