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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…

The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) has officially commenced ticket sales for the eagerly awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Rwanda and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The crucial Matchday 5 encounter is set to take place at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday, March 21, as both teams battle for…

Nigerian artistes have generated over N58 billion on Spotify in 2024, according to the online music streaming platform. Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy revealed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. She highlighted the growing global impact of Nigerian music and the increasing earnings of local artistes…

Canadian tariffs on U.S. products came into effect on Thursday, in response to the 25per cent tariffs imposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminium imports. From midnight (0400 GMT), Canada applied tariffs on about 29 billion dollars (20 billion U.S. dollars) in products imported from the…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognizes Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognizing Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s dedication to enhancing economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During a courtesy visit to the CBN headquarters by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, H.E. Faisal…

According to Article 3 of the Revised ECOWAS Treaty, one of the main objectives of ECOWAS is to promote the economic integration of the region by establishing, among other things, a Free Trade Area. The instrument created for this purpose is the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS). The ETLS is…

U.S. immigration and border enforcement officials have regained the authority to arrest individuals in previously restricted areas, following a reversal of earlier policies by the Trump administration. These areas, often referred to as “sensitive locations,” include places like schools, hospitals, and places of worship. The practice of avoiding arrests in…