AFRICA

‘Misguided’: Atiku Denounces Government’s Plan To Use N20 Trillion Pension Fund For Infrastructure Projects

EXCERPT: Nigeria’s former VP Atiku has said the FG’s plan to use pension funds for infrastructure projects is misguided and…

8 months ago

Peter Obi Decries ‘Undeniable Decline’ In Nigeria’s Judiciary

Peter Obi has called for efforts to preserve the integrity of Nigeria’s institutions for a stable and just society.

8 months ago

Sweden To Return 39 Benin Artefacts To Oba Of Benin

The Swedish government has agreed to return 39 Benin’s artefacts to the Oba of Benin.

8 months ago

Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Ogoniland’s Development And Environmental Security

Ogoniland leaders have said Ogoni people ready for production of oil and gas with the potential unbundling of OML 11.

8 months ago

Tinubu Commissions Gas Projects In Delta, Imo States, Aims To Reduce Nigeria’s Petrol, Diesel Dependency

President Tinubu has said that it is a top priority for his administration to end gas flaring.

8 months ago

Minimum Wage Negotiations Stall As Labour Leaders Reject, Express Disappointment In Government’s N48,000 Offer

Nigeria’s organised labour has pulled out of talks with the government after rejecting N48,000 minimum wage offer, citing economic realities.

8 months ago

BPE to Receive Funding for Electricity Meter Project As Senate Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan

The Senate approved a $500 million loan request by President Bola Tinubu to provide electricity meters under World Bank funding.

8 months ago

Nigeria Contemplates Utilising Pension Funds for Infrastructure and Housing Projects

Nigeria's federal government has outlined plans to tap from locally available sources of income like pension funds to develop infrastructure.

8 months ago

Putin Voices Support For China’s Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead Of Beijing Visit

Putin has voiced support for China’s proposal for resolving its conflict with Ukraine, commending China’s deep understanding of the crisis.

8 months ago

Nigeria Gains 16,300 Square Kilometres Of Maritime Territory As UN Approves Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf

President Tinubu has said that the addition of maritime territory to Nigeria is important for future economic growth, strategic positioning

8 months ago