AFRICA

World Bank Approves $750m To Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria

"As of 2021, over 85 million Nigerians lacked access to electricity; businesses and households with access to the national grid…

11 months ago

ECOWAS Court Orders Immediate Release of Deposed Niger President Bazoum

He has been held hostage, alongside members of his family and political allies, by the military junta since a July…

11 months ago

Abuja Businessman Sentenced To Life in Prison For Raping Two Minors

The convict was accused of luring both children into his apartment shortly after his wife left home and violently raped…

11 months ago

Changes Imminent As Nigeria’s Parliament Reviews Foreign Policy

“We strongly believe that necessary steps must be taken to improve the image of Nigeria and Nigerians in the international…

11 months ago

Uba Sani Hosts  Northern Governors in Kaduna, Says Region Needs Joint Strategy To Tackle Insecurity

The Northern Governors Forum donated N180m to the victims of the accidental military bombing of civilians at Tudun Biri.

11 months ago

Kogi Governor Bello  Mourns Former Anambra Governor Ezeife

"Ezeife was a man of immense wisdom and integrity," he said.

11 months ago

Niger Republic Officially Suspended From ECOWAS Over Coup

The bloc also asked the junta to shorten the duration of the transition period, currently set at three years.

11 months ago

FCT Minister Wike Offers Land To Somalia To Construct Chancery

Somali Ambassador to Nigeria, Jamal Mohamed Barrow, commended Wike on improved security and leadership in the FCT.

11 months ago

Tinubu Mourns Ex-Anambra Governor Chukwuemeka Ezeife 

EXCERPT: He described his demise as a painful loss.

11 months ago

Nigeria Plans To Reduce Out-of-School Children To 7% By 2034, Says Minister

Mamman said the FG will begin collaboration plans with UNICEF, UNESCO and others in 2024 to this effect.

11 months ago