AFRICA

Nigeria Pledges to Align Efforts with Global Agenda to Eradicate Child Labour, Human Trafficking by 2025

Minister Onyejeocha acknowledged alarming child labour statistics but expressed optimism in ending it by 2025 through collective efforts in Nigeria.

3 months ago

Nigerian Petroleum Ministry Adopts AI to Boost Efficiency in Oil and Gas Sector

“By adopting AI technologies, we aimed to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impact,” Petroleum ministry representative Ella…

3 months ago

I Never Took One Dime from Public Coffers, Says Former Lagos Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji

EXHarping on integrity, Ikuforiji urged trust in leaders, and advocated for a return to Nigeria's agricultural roots.

3 months ago

NEC Silent on New Minimum Wage, Approves $1bn Agriculture Mechanisation Programme

In an unprecedented move, Tinubu attended the NEC meeting presided over by Shettima. There was no word on minimum wage.

3 months ago

Tinubu Approves Immediate Rollout Of National Construction And Household Support Programme

President Tinubu has given governors seven days to submit to him a list of support required to ameliorate people's suffering.

3 months ago

Yahaya Bello Seeks Transfer of Money Laundering Trial To Lokoja, Cites Territorial Jurisdiction

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has asked the Federal High Court to transfer his money laundering trial to Lokoja.

3 months ago

Nigerian Troops Kill 2,245 Terrorists, Deny Oil Thieves Over N10bn In Second Quarter of 2024

Nigeria's military says it rescued 1,993 kidnapped hostages in the second quarter of this year.

3 months ago

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Meet on $2.6bn Budget For Activation of Regional Standby Force

ECOWAS defence chiefs meet on a standby force meant to contain terrorism and unconstitutional change of government.

3 months ago

Kaduna: Police Arrest 1,137 Suspected Criminals in Two Months, Recover Arms

The Kaduna State police says it has arrested 1,137 suspected criminals in the past two months.

3 months ago

Health Experts Warn Of Rapid Spread Of Mpox Strain In Congo

WHO has reported at least 8,000 Mpox cases in Congo in 2024 resulting in 384 deaths.

3 months ago