AFRICA

Shi’ites Condemn Police For Parading Members Without Hijab, Call It Blasphemous

The IMN has denounced police for allegedly removing Hijabs from Muslim women in detention, calling it a grave religious abuse.

2 months ago

Atiku Slams New Age Limit Policy For Higher Education, Calls It ‘Stone Age’ Regulation

Atiku has argued that the new tertiary institution age limit policy restricts access to education and undermines intellectual freedom.

2 months ago

Senate Rejects Donald Duke’s Criticism, Says It Can Screen, Confirm Acting CJN After Swearing-In

EXCERPT: The Senate has asserted its legislative authority to screen Justice Kekere-Ekun, countering claims that President Tinubu's swearing-in was improper

2 months ago

Oil Marketers Endorse Naira-Based Crude Sales, Call for Border Security Overhaul To End Smuggling

NOGASA has supported the federal government's push for naira transactions in oil sales, stressing the need to combat fuel smuggling.

2 months ago

NNPC-NIPCO Gas Joint Venture Unveils Lekki Power Plant To Boost Industrial Growth

NNPC Gas Marketing and NIPCO Gas have inaugurated a significant gas project to power industries at Lekki Free Trade Zone.

2 months ago

NCC Sets September 14 Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage, Urges Compliance To Enhance National Security

The NCC has announced September 14 as the new deadline for NIN-SIM linkage, emphasising the importance of national security.

2 months ago

Nigeria Pledges to Adhere to September Take-Off of $5bn Africa Energy Bank

Deputy Oil Minister Lokpobiri has assured APPO leadership of Nigeria’s commitment to meet the Africa Energy Bank launch deadline.

2 months ago

Women Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye Rejects Loans for Women, Announces US Crop Deal To Combat Poverty

Women Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye has rejected loans for women empowerment, says they don’t favour women.

2 months ago

Nigeria Recovers N83bn, $609m, €5.4m through Whistleblowing Policy in 6 Years

Between 2017 and 2023, Nigeria's Whistleblowing Policy resulted in significant asset recoveries of over N83bn, $609m and €5.4 million

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Defence Chief Musa Visits Niger Junta Leaders To Discuss Security Collaboration 

Nigeria's defence chief Musa has met Niger Republic counterpart, General Barmo, to discuss strengthening military ties, regional security.

2 months ago