AFRICA

Shettima Cancels Trip To US-Africa Summit After Plane Develops Fault

Nigeria's foreign affairs minister Tuggar will now represent President Tinubu at the US-Africa summit after VP Shettima cancelled his trip.

5 months ago

Despite Difficult Times, Nigeria Commiting Funds to Energy Transition, Says Budget Minister Bagudu

Nigeria's budget minister Abubakar Bagudu says the federal government has ensured that funds are made available for Nigeria's energy transition.

5 months ago

‘Falsehood’: Nigeria Debunks Rumours Of US Setting Up Military Base in the Country 

Nigeria's information minister Idris has debunked reports it plans to allow US troops set up base on the country.

5 months ago

Death Toll In Kenya’s Floods Rise To At Least 228

At least 228 people are dead and 164 injured as the death toll in Kenya’s destructive floods rise.

5 months ago

Terrorists Strike Again Kaduna, Kill Six, Injure Eight 

Terrorists have reportedly killed six people and injured eight others in an attack on Ambe community in Kaduna State.

5 months ago

Bolaji Akinyemi: Nigeria Cannot Allow Military Base of a Superpower in Counterpoise to Another Superpower

The solution to Nigeria's security problems isn’t to confront another superpower as this will maximise its problems, says Bolaji Akinyemi.

5 months ago

80% of Lekki Buildings Not Government Approved, Lagos Commissioner Discloses

Lagos Urban Development Commissioner Olumide says 80% of Lekki buildings are not government-approved, revealing a lack of adherence to regulations.

5 months ago

Jibrin Ibrahim: Nigeria Signing A Defence Pact With US Will Be A ‘Profound Threat’ To Our Independence, Sovereignty

Jibrin Ibrahim has said Nigeria must develop its own intelligence gathering capabilities rather than relying solely on foreign assistance.

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Liabilities to Retirees Under Contributory Pension Scheme Hits N314.58bn

PenCom has revealed its aim to increase DBS pension rates by 20-28% in 2024, and highlighted the need for approval.

5 months ago

SERAP Sues Governors, FCT Minister Over Unaccounted N5.9tn, $4.6bn Loans, Demands Transparency

SERAP has filed a lawsuit against governors and FCT Minister Wike over alleged failure to disclose agreements and spending details.

5 months ago