Nigeria
In a landmark move towards promoting gender equity, President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the #WeAreEqual campaign aimed at advancing gender equality and closing the gender gap across Africa. This endorsement was made during his remarks at the campaign’s launch by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), hosted by First Lady Sen. Oluremi […]
Nollywood actress Evan Okoro has taken to social media to express her distress over the imminent demolition of her property in Delta State, lamenting, “Nigeria has happened to me.” In a heartfelt plea directed at Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Okoro highlighted her efforts to earn a living through ventures like a fish farm and […]
In a recent development, the Court of Appeal in Kano State has modified the sentence of atheist Mubarak Bala from 24 years to five years. Bala, known as the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was initially sentenced in April 2022 by a Kano State High Court for blasphemy against Allah and Prophet Muhammad. […]
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retract the circular mandating banks to impose a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country, according to The Nation. The motion, addressing the pressing need to pause and adjust the implementation of the […]
Airtel Africa Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator, has disclosed a loss after tax of $89 million for its full year ending March 2024, citing substantial foreign exchange losses of $549 million attributed to currency devaluations in Nigeria and Malawi. The telecom giant, operating in 14 African countries, revealed in its report released earlier today, Thursday, […]
After a two-week journey spanning the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has touched down in Nigeria, arriving in Abuja early Wednesday morning. His return, eagerly awaited amidst national speculations, marks the conclusion of his latest international engagements. Throughout his travels, Tinubu engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic and economic activities. In […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is gearing up to mark its first anniversary with a groundbreaking initiative set to revolutionize Nigeria’s transportation sector. Ahead of May 29, the administration is poised to roll out the first batch of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, comprising buses and tricycles, as part of its commitment to transitioning away […]
Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess game, surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes set by two Norwegian players in 2018. Onakoya achieved this remarkable feat on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after an intense 58-hour marathon of strategic […]
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday the potential for Nigeria to save approximately $2.7 billion annually through the implementation of the Single Window Project. Tinubu emphasized that this initiative could also help the country reclaim $4 billion lost each year due to bureaucratic complexities and corruption hampering trade efficiency. Speaking at the inauguration of the […]
Nigeria’s crude oil production faced a second consecutive monthly decline, reaching 1.231 million barrels per day in March, as revealed by the latest report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday. The report highlighted that Nigeria’s direct communication with OPEC outlined a decrease in crude oil output compared to February’s production […]
