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Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly passed away in a hospital in the United Kingdom. The news was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu. prompt news

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Sky Sports News have received confirmation of Jota’s death from the Guardia Civil in Zamora where the accident took place. Jota began his career in his native Portugal, coming through the Pacos de Ferreira…

The significant shocks that have buffeted the global economy over the past five years have weighed heaviest on low-income countries and fragile and conflict-affected states.    The post-pandemic recovery in low-income countries has lagged emerging market economies, which began their revival in 2021, though with significant differences.   Among low-income…

Reprieve may have come the way of foreign students as the President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday, directed the resumption of student visa appointments as its foreign missions. However, the administration has also ordered a stricter social media vetting targeting applicants who may be hostile towards the United States, according…

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers, new research from the World Bank shows. These barriers pose a significant threat to global efforts to mobilize financing…

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.   According to the World Bank, the turmoil has resulted in growth forecasts being cut in…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Philia Mshelbila, on Wednesday, called for deliberate efforts for the displacement of dirtier fuels, like biomass, by natural gas to drive energy transition in Africa. Mshelbila made the call during a panel session titled “Diversity of Gas Development Globally” at the…

In a daring twist of the high seas, Nigerian waters witnessed their first attempted sea robbery in four years and it unfolded in dramatic fashion. In a statement released by the Head of Public Relations at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Osagie Edward, the agency confirmed that…

The United Kingdom government has released names and addresses of no fewer than 58 dead Nigerians with unclaimed estates. According to an updated list released on Monday, March 24, a total of 5,806 people from different countries including 58 Nigerians died with no one to claim their properties. The estates belonging to…

The Federal Government (FG), has called on stakeholders in the water sector to intensify their efforts in supporting initiatives that will enhance Nigeria’s water security and contribute to peace and development. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day, themed Glacier Preservation, the Minister of Water Resources and…