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AfDB Approves $500m Loan To Nigeria For Energy Transition, Economic Governance

AfDB has approved $500m loan to Nigeria for energy transition, economic governance and infrastructure upgrades, supporting universal access to modern…

2 months ago

Protests: APC Women’s Campaign Council Urges Restraint, Advocates Dialogue

APC Women's Campaign Council has called for calm, advocating constructive dialogue and collaboration over protests.

2 months ago

Hardship Protest: Businesses Closed, Roads Deserted in Anambra

Businesses in Anambra were shut over fears of violence arising from the planned hardship protests.

2 months ago

Reeling From Looting and Vandalism, Kano State Imposes Dusk to Dawn Curfew

Kano Governor Yusuf has declared immediate 24-hour curfew to protect lives and property amid escalating protests, violence and vandalism.

2 months ago

Police Shoot Teargas At Protesters Heading To Bauchi Government House

Bauchi protesters, chanting and carrying placards, were met with teargas from police as they moved towards Government House.

2 months ago

Major Prisoner Exchange Involving Russia, US, Europe Underway in Ankara, Turkey

Three US citizens, including journalist Evan Gershkovich, are among those being released in a major prisoner exchange involving Russia.

2 months ago

Port Harcourt Youths Lead Peaceful Protest Amid Heavy Rain, Demand Government Reforms

Port Harcourt residents protested peacefully, braving heavy rain to demand government reforms and an end to economic hardship.

2 months ago

Looting Spree in Kano As Hoodlums Hijack Protest, Attack Malls, Stores, Government Buildings 

Hoodlums have hijacked protests in Kano, looting malls, shops government buildings.

2 months ago

Hardship Protests: Streets Deserted in Ondo as Hoodlums Beat Lone Protester 

Streets across major cities in Ondo State were deserted and shops closed on Thursday.

2 months ago

Protests Turn Violent In Kano As Demonstrators Loot NCC Building

The NCC building in Kano has been looted and by protesters.

2 months ago

Kaduna Police Disperse Protesters Blocking Roads to Government House

Kaduna police have dispersed protesters blocking roads to the Government House with teargas after the demonstration turned violent.

2 months ago

Commercial Activities Grounded in Katsina Over Protest 

Residents have remained indoors, commercial activities halted in Katsina due to fear, despite security forces urging them to continue normal…

2 months ago

Looming Protests Trigger Panic Buying, Rising Prices of Consumables in Nigeria, Amid Petrol Scarcity

With protests imminent, Nigerians are stockpiling essentials, facing steep price hikes amidst worsening fuel scarcity and economic hardship

2 months ago

Student Loan: NELFUND Disburses N1.17bn to 20,000 Students Across Five Public Tertiary Institutions

NELFUND, following President Tinubu’s directive, has disbursed N1.17 billion to 20,000 students to pay their fees and plans further disbursements.

2 months ago

Tinubu Praises Onyeka Onwenu’s Music Legacy, Hopes She Finds ‘Dancing in the Sun’ in Afterlife

President Tinubu has mourned Onyeka Onwenu, praising her music and wishing her eternal rest where "dancing in the sun" exists.

2 months ago

National Assembly Approves CBN Act Amendment, Raises Ways and Means Threshold to 10%

National Assembly has raised CBN’s Ways and Means Advances threshold from 5% to 10%, despite opposition walkout in the House.

2 months ago

17-Year-Old Charged with Triple Murder in Southport Dance Class Knife Attack

A 17-year-old faces charges for killing three young girls and attempted murder after a shocking knife attack in Southport.

2 months ago

Senior Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr Killed In Israeli Strike On Beirut Suburbs

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of senior commander Fuad Shukr in an Israeli airstrike near Beirut, escalating regional tensions.

2 months ago

Thousands Attend Funeral For Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh In Iran As Tensions Escalate In Middle East

Thousands gathered for the funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, as regional tensions rise following his assassination.

2 months ago

Pre-Trial Agreement Reached As 9/11 Plotters Enter Plea Deal To Avoid Death Penalty

Three accused 9/11 plotters have entered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, ending years of pre-trial delays.

2 months ago