AFRICA

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

Tensions Rise in Abuja As Police Insist Protesters Must Stay Within Stadium To Comply with Court Order

Tensions mount in Abuja as police enforce a court order for stadium protests, while protest leaders claim they are compliant.

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

2,500 Not 25,000: Kaduna Police Corrects Error in Security Personnel Deployment

Kaduna Police has corrected a previous press release error, clarifying that the personnel deployment for security was not 25,000.

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

Nigeria Signs $118m Deal to Construct, Rehabilitate over 2,670km Power Lines Under Presidential Power Initiative

Nigeria has signed $118 million deal to construct and rehabilitate 2,670 km of power lines under the Presidential Power Initiative.

2 months ago

‘National Treasure’: Peter Obi Pays Tribute to Onyeka Onwenu, Describes Events That Led To Her Passing

Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over Onyeka Onwenu's death, tagging her a national treasure and an inspiration to generations.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Planned Protest Sparks Divide As Northern Elders Support, Niger Delta Opts Out

As nationwide protests begin on Thursday, Northern leaders rally in support, while the Niger Delta questions the movement's intentions.

2 months ago