AFRICA

Oyebanji: Nigerian Governors Support Living Wage For Nigerian Workers, But NGF Wants Fiscal Federalism

Biodun Oyebanji has said the NGF supports living wage, but harps on fiscal federalism to ensure states' ability to pay.

6 months ago

FCT Minister Wike Announces N37bn Funding for Abuja Appeal Court Complex Construction

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced that President Tinubu has approved N30 billion for the Abuja Appeal Court Complex.

6 months ago

UNICEF Report Reveals Nigeria’s Under-Five Mortality Rate at 102 per 1,000 Live Births

A UNICEF report has underscored Nigeria’s issue with child malnutrition, attributing a high under-five mortality rate to severe food insecurity.

6 months ago

Nigerian Senate Rejects Probe into Military Funds, Calls for Private Security Collaboration

The Senate has denied a motion to probe funds that were given to the military to combat insecurity in Nigeria.

6 months ago

Senate Criticises Nigerian Government’s Poor Implementation of N9trn Capital Components in Budgets

The Senate has called on the FG to intensify efforts in funding the capital components of the three national budgets.

6 months ago

Three Killed In Post-Election Clashes In Mauritania

Protests erupted after President Ghazouani’s election win on Monday which led to clashes with security forces that resulted in deaths.

6 months ago

Lagos State Calls for Calm Amid Torrential Rains and Flash Floods

Hours of torrential rain has caused flash floods across Lagos prompting the government to urge residents to relocate, follow advisories.

6 months ago

IGP Orders Expansion of Cybercrime Centre Activities Across Nigeria

IGP Kayode Egbetokun has directed the expansion of the NPF-NCCC to include operational offices in Lagos, Kaduna, Gombe, Enugu States.

6 months ago

CAN Condemns Gwoza Suicide Bomb Attacks, Calls for National Unity Against Terrorism

CAN’s Archbishop Okoh has appealed for solidarity and support for security forces after suicide bombing resurgence in Borno State.

6 months ago

Jigawa Signs MOU with BOI on N6bn SMES Partnership

A partnership between Jigawa and BOI aims to provide soft loan access to medium and small-scale businesses in the state.

6 months ago