AFRICA

Nigerian Lawmakers Warn Government Agencies Over Revenue Accountability, Threaten To Block Accounts

House Finance Committee has threatened account blocks for non-compliant agencies, as FRC disputes accusations of unpaid surpluses from recent years.

4 months ago

NLC, TUC Reaffirm May 31 Ultimatum For Minimum Wage, Electricity Tariff Hike Reversal

Nigerian labour unions have set a deadline for the FG to finalise minimum wage talks, reverse the electricity tariff increase.

4 months ago

Deputy Oil Minister Lokpobiri Urges UAE Investors To Help Revitalise Nigeria’s Oil Pipeline Network

Lokpobiri has assured UAE investors of quick return of investment in Nigeria’s oil sector, saying Tinubu is eliminating sector's bureaucracies.

4 months ago

Three Countries Absent as ECOWAS Parliament Begins Sitting in Kano

Twelve of 15 member states of ECOWAS are currently attending the sixth legislature of the body's Parliament in Kano.

4 months ago

Tinubu Commiserates With Iran Over Demise of President Raisi

Nigeria's President Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the death of Iran President Raisi.

4 months ago

Police Neutralise Two Terrorists in Kaduna Community, Recover Arms

Two terrorists have been neutralised by the mobile police squad deployed to Kuriga community, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.

4 months ago

At 94th Anniversary, Okpe Union Urges Fair Representation For Nigerian Minorities

The Okpe Union is planning innovative strategies to drive long-term progress, especially in political offices, for its members.

4 months ago

US, Nigeria Implement ‘Open Skies’ Air Transport Agreement after 24 Years

US and Nigeria have implemented 'open skies' air transport agreement, enhancing civil aviation relationship and promoting tourism and commerce.

4 months ago

Nigerian Army Rescues 386 Abductees From Sambisa Forest After a Decade of Abduction

The Nigerian Army has announced the successful rescue of approximately 386 individuals from the notorious Sambisa forest.

4 months ago

US Agrees To Complete Troop Withdrawal From Niger  By September 15

The US is expected to complete the withdrawal of nearly 1,000 American troops from Niger by September 15.

4 months ago