AFRICA

Nigeria: North East Governors Decry Neglect of Region, Demand Capital Projects

Governors of the six North East states in Nigeria have decried the neglect of the region.

5 months ago

Niger State Mass Marriage Lawsuit Not Withdrawn, Says Women Affairs Minister

Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye says a lawsuit challenging the planned mass marraige of orphaned girls has not been withdrawn.

5 months ago

Abuja International Carnival to Boost Cultural Tourism, Economic Opportunities, Says Culture Minister Musawa

Arts and Culture Minister Musawa affirmed the Abuja International Carnival's aim is to promote national unity and global culture promotion.

5 months ago

Minimum Wage Talks in Nigeria Resume On Tuesday Amid Differing Positions Between Labour, Government

Talks on national minimum wage will resume on Tuesday amidst discord as labour insists on N615,000 while government proposes N48,000

5 months ago

‘I Don’t Use WhatsApp Broadcasts’: Okonjo-Iweala Disowns, Denounces ‘Fake’ WhatsApp Message

Okonjo-Iweala has denied a WhatsApp Message that was purportedly sent by her, saying she does not use WhatsApp Broadcast feature

5 months ago

Nigeria Halts Electricity Regulatory Oversight To States After Enugu, Ondo, Ekiti Approvals

Power Minister Adelabu has said there must be a systematic approach and pilot phase before granting states electricity regulatory autonomy.

5 months ago

‘I Need 35 Visas To Travel Africa’: Dangote Calls for Major Visa Reforms To Boost Investment in Africa  

"In the next couple of weeks, you'll see a massive reform in terms of visas going into Nigeria,” says Dangote.

5 months ago

Tinubu To Chinese Construction Executive: Your Investments Are Secure In Nigeria

Tinubu says formalised solid mineral exploration is Nigeria's next growth vista.

5 months ago

Tinubu Seeks Synergy And Coordinated Action To Tackle Economic, Security Issues in Africa 

President Tinubu says Nigeria remains a steadfast partner in promoting democratic values and economic opportunities that benefit partner nations' citizens.

5 months ago

Nigeria: North West Governors Seek UN Support for Troubled Region

Governors from Nigeria's North West states have approached the United Nations for humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation of their geopolitical zone.

5 months ago