AFRICA

Police Intensify Search For Fouani After Abduction on Lagos Waterways, ‘Kidnappers Demand $1.5m’ 

Fouani and three othersq were kidnapped on Lagos waterways. Police have confirmed the abduction and have commenced a search.

6 months ago

Deposed Emir Bayero Jettisons Durbar Plans, Sends Eid-el-Kabir Greetings To Tinubu, Kano Governor Yusuf

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, says he's jettisoning all Durbar activities in compliance with security advise.

6 months ago

Tinubu Rejoices With Cyril Ramaphosa On Re-Election As South African President

President Tinubu has called for strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and South Africa after the re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa.

6 months ago

Tinubu Names Ayodeji Gbeleyi DG of Bureau of Public Enterprises

President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

6 months ago

In Sallah Message, Tinubu Asks Nigerians To Reflect On Sacrifice, Duty, Unity

Tinubu says sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building and charged Nigerians to pray for continuous peace and stability.

6 months ago

Nigerian Government Deploys NSCDC to Safeguard Power Infrastructure Against Rampant Vandalism

In a bid to protect power infrastructure, NSCDC has been tasked with preventing widespread vandalism of transmission lines across Nigeria.

6 months ago

G7 Commits $420m Investment To Drive Africa’s Infrastructure, Green Energy

At the 50th summit in Italy, G7 nations pledged $420 million for Africa’s infrastructure, supporting economic corridors and clean energy.

6 months ago

Kano Government Fined N10m for Breaching Emir Bayero’s Rights With Unlawful Arrest Order

A Kano Court has deemed Kano Governor's arrest order unlawful, fining the state N10m and restraining further harassment of Bayero.

6 months ago

Nigeria Secures $3bn from Afreximbank To Boost Industrialisation, Create Thousands Of Jobs

The FG has partnered with Afreximbank to launch a $3 billion facility, creating 20,000 jobs and boosting industrial zones.

6 months ago

Nigeria Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays for Eid-Ul-Adha Celebration

Nigeria's Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

6 months ago