AFRICA

NDDC Defends ₦1.91 Trillion Budget Before Senate Committee

NDDC MD Ogbuku says the agency plans to borrow ₦1 trillion, projecting N324bn as FG’s contribution, N25bn as ecology fund.

4 months ago

Outcry As Terrorists Massacre Four Policemen, 28 Farmers in Katsina

Fear has gripped residents of Kankara LGA of Katsina State following the killing of four policemen and 28 farmers.

4 months ago

ECOWAS Court Says It Lacks Jurisdiction in Former NSA Dasuki’s Suit Against Nigeria

ECOWAS Court of Justice says it lacks jurisdiction in case brought by Sambo Dasuki against Nigeria over violation of rights.

4 months ago

Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Army of Detaining Girls Freed from Boko Haram, Military Denies Allegation

Amnesty International on Monday accused Nigeria's army of illegally detaining girls and young women who escaped from Boko Haram captivity.

4 months ago

NNPC Denies Allegations of Inflating Petrol Subsidy Claims by N3.3 Trillion

NNPC has denied inflating petrol subsidy claims by N3.3 trillion, asserting it will resist being drawn into fuel subsidy politics.

4 months ago

Nigeria Commences Conversion of Railway Locomotive Engines to CNG

Nigeria's Transportation Minister Alkali says if CNG conversion is successful, locomotive engines will work on 70% diesel and 30% gas.

4 months ago

LCCI Urges Balanced Approach in Minimum Wage Talks As Labour’s Deadline Expires

LCCI has urged all parties involved in the minimum wage talks to consider the issue of sustainability in their deliberations.

4 months ago

Nigerian Lawmakers Propose Rotational Presidency, Single Six-Year Term for President, Governors

Nigerian awmakers have proposed a single six-year term for President and Governors to reduce campaign costs and enhance governance efficiency.

4 months ago

Malawi Military Aircraft Missing With Vice President, Nine Others On Board

A Malawi military aircraft carrying VP Chilima has been reported missing as all efforts to make contact have proved abortive.

4 months ago

Hotel, Lounge Owners Protest EFCC’s Invasion of Night Clubs in Akure

"Initially, we thought they were armed robbers...," a night club owner said regarding the EFCC raid in Akure.

4 months ago