AFRICA

Okonjo-Iweala Debunks Fake Facebook Post Claiming She Offered Advice To Tinubu Administration

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has debunked a false Facebook post impersonating her and claiming she advised the current administration on debt.

3 months ago

Kano Police Deploy More Personnel at Emir’s Palace, Dislodge Hunters, Thugs Guarding Sanusi

Armed security operatives have finally dislodged hunters and thugs protecting the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II.

3 months ago

Kennedy-Ohanenye: Previous Administration ‘Lavished’ $100m World Bank Loan for Women Empowerment on Meetings, Consultancy

Kennedy-Ohanenye has accused the previous administration of spending a $100m World Bank loan for women empowerment on advocacy.

3 months ago

Nigeria Issues Flood Warning for 15 States Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast

Nigeria's federal government has issued flood alerts for 15 states amid forecasts of heavy rainfall from June 21 to 25.

3 months ago

ILO Raises Alarm, Says Over 24 Million Nigerian Children Engaged In Child Labour

The ILO's has found over 24 million Nigerian children engaged in child labour, with most in the agricultural sector.

3 months ago

National Assembly ‘Plans To Approve’ N70,000 Minimum Wage; Labour, FG, States May Agree To Compromise Deal

National Assembly is poised to approve a minimum wage increase to N70,000, exceeding the N62,000 proposed by the federal government.

3 months ago

Aviation Minister Keyamo Decries Airport Touting, Extortions, Promises Immediate Action

Aviation Minister Keyamo, in collaboration with other government agencies, is planning measures to curb touting and extortion at international airports.

3 months ago

Tinubu Condemns Salary Fraud by Absent Civil Servants, Calls for Refunds, Punishments

Tinubu has admonished civil servants for receiving salaries abroad without resigning and advocates for restitution, disciplinary measures against implicated supervisors.

3 months ago

PwC Warns Against Further Tax Hikes in Nigeria, Says It Could Exacerbate Corporate Exits

A PwC report has indicated that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 29.5% in the second half of 2024.

3 months ago

Renewed Hope Cities: 2,000 New Homes To Be Built Across South and North-Central Nigeria

The federal government, through housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa, will initiate the construction of 2,000 housing units in eight states

3 months ago