AFRICA

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Have ‘Irrevocably’ Turned Away From ECOWAS, Insists Nigerien Leader, General Tiani

General Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger Republic saya Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, have definitively severed ties with ECOWAS.

6 months ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerian Women to Lead Nigeria’s Food Security Efforts

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women to take charge of the nation's food security campaign.

6 months ago

Tinubu Calls for Public Service Accountability at NEAPS Awards Ceremony

Tinubu has urged Nigerian public servants to remain accountable to the people, stressing that public institutions are not personal enterprises.

6 months ago

Soludo Reflects on Banking Sector Transformation, Says 2005 Banking Sector Consolidation Was A ‘War’

Anambra Governor and former CBN Governor, Soludo, has described the 2005 banking sector consolidation as a tumultuous period.

6 months ago

Nigeria Faces Another Total Blackout As National Grid Collapses Fourth Time In 2024

Nigeria's electricity grid has collapsed for the fourth time this year, with power generation dropping from nearly 4,000MW to 57MW.

6 months ago

On Army Day, Tinubu Lauds Nigerian Army’s Patriotism, Professionalism, Says They Are The Pride Of Nigeria

President Tinubu, on Army Day, emphasised the administration's commitment to providing necessary resources and ensuring soldiers' welfare.

6 months ago

Nigeria Insists No LGBTQ Clause In Signed Samoa Agreement, Nor Article That Offends Its Laws  

Nigeria's federal government, during a press briefing, clarified that the Samoa Agreement it signed contains no clauses supporting LGBTQ rights.

6 months ago

Lagos Floods: All Canals Can Be Cleared In Two Days, Lagos Government’s Reaction Mediocre, Says Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

“I haven't seen any forward-thinking visionary intervention that this government has done,” Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says regarding Lagos floods.

6 months ago

Oando Advocates Increased Extraction of Crude Oil in Nigeria Despite Energy Transition Pressure

Oando’s COO Irune warned against Africa's swift move to renewable energy, citing widespread poverty as a barrier to quick transition.

6 months ago

Akpabio, Wike, 38 Others to Receive NEAPS 2024 Awards

Akpabio and Wike are set to receive the NEAPS award for their achievements in outstanding reform initiative, transparency and open…

6 months ago