AFRICA

Suleja Prison Wall Collapse: Nigerian Correctional Service Publishes Photos of Escapees

NCoS has released photographs of 119 inmates who escaped from Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre due to wall damage.

3 months ago

Nigeria Unveils Plan to Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution Under AfCFTA Framework

VP Shettima has stressed the importance of public-private synergy for AfCFTA's Digital Trade Protocol, affirming government's commitment to digital infrastructure.

3 months ago

Tension in Edo as PDP, APC Trade Blame over Violence, Death of Police Officer

Tension in Edo has escalated as PDP and APC blame each other for the Benin Airport shooting that killed a…

3 months ago

FCCPC Fines WhatsApp, Facebook  $220m Over Alleged Consumer Rights Violations, Data Misuse in Nigeria

FCCPC has accused Meta of data misuse and market abuse, imposing a $220 million fine for infringing Nigerian consumer rights.

3 months ago

Tinubu: Investment In Nigeria’s Key Sectors Will Follow Clear Timelines and Assessed Based On Impact

Tinubu has promised to revive Nigeria's smelter firm as management pledges to inject $500m to better company's fortune.

3 months ago

Katsina Police Arrest Teenager for Providing Intelligence to Bandits

Katsina police have apprehended 13-year-old Umar Hassan for allegedly assisting bandits with information on potential targets and villages.

3 months ago

Government And Private Sector Collaboration Necessary To Enhance Nigeria’s Health Sector, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu

First Lady Remi Tinubu says Nigeria's goal of universal health coverage needs the efforts and partnership of the private sector.

3 months ago

Tinubu Heads To Ghana To Attend AU’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting 

Tinubu departs Abuja on Saturday to participate in the sixth mid-year coordination meeting of the AU.

3 months ago

NDLEA Intercepts N9.8bn Worth of Codeine Shipments from India At Onne Ports

NDLEA, alongside Customs, have seized 8,774 cartons of codeine syrup worth N9.8bn in their latest successful operation against drug cartels.

3 months ago

Labour Is Not Excited By The N70,000 Agreed Minimum Wage, Says Benson Upah

Labour is taking this on a sombre note because given Nigeria's economic realities, N70,000 is not enough, says Benson Upah.

3 months ago