AFRICA

NIS Aims For Border Security Boost Through Technology, International Cooperation

The Nigerian Immigration Service has pledged to harness technology and international partnerships to strengthen border security.

3 weeks ago

Nigerian Aviation Gets Boost as Xejet Launches Scheduled Domestic Flights

Aviation Minister Keyamo celebrated Xejet’s launch of scheduled flights, signalling Nigeria’s strengthening domestic aviation industry.

3 weeks ago

Volcanic Eruptions on Flores Island Force Residents to Evacuate

A series of volcanic eruptions on Flores Island has left at least six dead and thousands displaced, prompting evacuations.

3 weeks ago

Atiku Slams Reforms, Urges Tinubu To Adopt His Manifesto, Presidency Claims His Policies Would Worsen Nigeria

The Presidency has dismissed Atiku’s economic proposals, alleging that Nigeria would be worse off under his leadership.

3 weeks ago

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi Promises Compensation Transparency as Budget Rises to N18bn

Works minister Umahi has confirmed the Lagos-Calabar Highway compensation budget increase from 8bn naira to 18bn naira, promising transparency.

3 weeks ago

NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike Over Withheld Salaries, NAAT Vows To Continue Protests

NASU and SSANU have suspended their threatened strike over withheld salaries, urging members to resume work as NAAT protests loom.

3 weeks ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Begins Landmark Visit To Nigeria, First Visit To Africa

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Nigeria, launching a five-month Africa consultation to deepen UK-Africa relations.

3 weeks ago

President Tinubu to Swear in Seven New Ministers On Monday

President Tinubu will swear in seven newly appointed ministers on Monday, ushering in new perspectives for his administration.

3 weeks ago

NDLEA Uncovers Major Drug Consignment on Ethiopian Airlines Flight, Seizes Cocaine Worth N4.5 Billion

NDLEA officers thwarted a bid to smuggle N4.5bn in cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria, seizing 845 wraps of cocaine

3 weeks ago

Shettima, NSA Ribadu, Obaigbena, Others Set To Tackle Nigeria’s Economy, Media Challenges at ANEC

Shettima, Buhu Ribadu, Nduka Obaigbena and others are set to discuss Nigeria’s economic challenges, media sustainability, security concerns at ANEC

3 weeks ago