AFRICA

Satellite Images Show Eritrea Military Buildup Near Tigray

Eritrea is one of the world’s most closed countries to independent journalists, and images from there related to the war…

2 years ago

UN: 70% of North-West Nigeria Live Below Poverty Line

The coordinator for Nigeria described the nutrition crisis bedeviling children in the region as staggering and worrisome.

2 years ago

Nigeria Begins Probe into Oil Production Underperformance, Says Issues Deeper than Oil Theft

The NUPRC stated that letters inviting oil and gas firms in the country have already been dispatched.

2 years ago

Lagos Takes Delivery of Trains for Red Line Rail System

“Each train can carry 1500 passengers and is expected to run on the Red Line Rail from Agbado to Oyingbo,…

2 years ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government Insists States Can’t Procure Weapons for Their Security Outfits

It says law enforcement agencies have been directed to confiscate such weapons and cautioned against politicisation of security.

2 years ago

In Aggressive Bid to Tame Inflation, Nigeria Raises Interest Rates to 15.5%

Addressing foreign airlines, CBN Governor Emefiele said, “It (BASA) does not say that you must repatriate your dollars through the…

2 years ago

Nigeria Is Blessed With Abundant Skills and Promise, Says VP Osinbajo

He urged citizens to always speak well of country.

2 years ago

NDLEA Sets Ablaze 1.8 tonnes of Cocaine

Marwa promised that tougher times await drug barons and cartels operating in Nigeria.

2 years ago

Regional Security Outfit Amotekun Must Be Given Arms to Carry Out Its Duties, Says Ondo Governor Akeredolu

He said state security outfits backed by law, whether in Western Nigeria, Katsina, Borno or Benue, must have access to…

2 years ago

Inflation, Fiscal Pressures May Cause Serious Political Challenges for Nigeria, Says Economic Intelligent Unit

EIU said the situation will further worsen the economy, with other contributory factors being power supply issues and monetary tightening…

2 years ago