Year: 2018
Nigeria’s inflation rises to 11.28 percent in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measured inflation for September increased to 11.28…
Private investors to commit $3.23bn to mining projects
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says private investors have expressed their readiness to commit about 3.32 billion dollars…
Police warn politicians against electoral thuggery, violence
The Cross River Police Command has warned politicians and party supporters against thuggery during the 2019 general elections, the News…
Zika virus outbreak affects 72 people in India
Zika virus outbreak in India is turning out to be worse in 2018, with 72 people being diagnosed with the…
Museveni gives Kanye West, Kardashian Uganda names
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian gave Uganda’s leader a pair of the rapper’s sneakers on Monday and he gave them…
Australia backtracks on support for ‘racist’ motion
An embarrassed Australian government on Tuesday backtracked on a Senate motion it had supported that contained “racist” slogans, saying it…
U.S. Elections: Facebook to ban misinformation on voting
Facebook Inc will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports of violence or long lines at polling…
10 years validity Nigerian passport in December
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has scheduled December 2018 for the commencement for the issuance of Nigerian Passport with 10 years…
Brexit: UK minister calls on colleagues to rally behind PM May
British Housing Minister James Brokenshire called on his colleagues to support Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan before a meeting…
Oil prices dip amid expectations of higher U.S inventories
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday amid expectations of an increase in U.S. crude inventories, but signs of a fall in…
Google latest to withdraw from Saudi conference
Google said in a statement that Google Cloud Chief Executive Diane Greene would not attend the Future Investment Initiative Summit…
1MDB scandal: Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak summoned again
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak was on Tuesday summoned once again to the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in…
Global spare oil capacity shrinking – OPEC
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo, on Tuesday said global spare oil capacity was shrinking.
Blast injures 5 children in Afghanistan
Five people were injured in a blast that rocked Faizabad district in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province on Tuesday, a police…
Jigawa immunises 1.5m children against polio
The Jigawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) says over 1.5 million children were immunised against polio in the recently concluded…
Price of kerosene increased to N297 in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased…
Nigerian Govt set to meet trade union leaders
The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is set to host the 2018 meeting of…
France ready to help North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts
France is ready to help in North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts, but Pyongyang must first show some detailed commitments and real…
Sudan’s al-Bashir promises to achieve nationwide health coverage
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday reiterated the country’s commitment to nationwide health coverage as part of its sustainable development…
Alleged missing funds: Court resumes hearing of ex-gov. Shema’s case
The Katsina State High Court, on Monday resumed the trial of ex-governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State, over alleged financial…
President Buhari salutes Alaafin of Oyo at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, on his 80th birthday.
Okorocha, Masari keep mum after meeting with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Aminu Masari of Katsina…
Court of Appeal to be established in Uyo – Enang
Presidential Aide, Ita Enang says plans have been concluded for the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Uyo, Akwa…
Nigerian Govt urged to release Basic Health Care Provision Fund
Dr Beta Edu, the Director-General, Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency, has appealed to the Federal Government to release…
Petrol price increased to N147 in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) increased to N147.30…
Ebonyi signs $4m solar-system production agreement with Chinese coy
The Ebonyi government on Monday signed a four million dollars solar system production agreement with the Foshan Sunchees Energy Company…
EO6: PDP calls on Justice Onnoghen to protect Judiciary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen to protect the institution…
Tunisia will not impose new taxes in 2019
Tunisia will not impose new taxes on citizens in 2019 and will cut the tax burden for some sectors to…
Governments urged to digitalise ministries operations
The Managing Director, Savvy Cove Nig. Ltd, Mr Chuck Igbah on Monday urged the government at all levels to digitalise…
Egypt remains Africa’s largest recipient of FDI – UNCTAD
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says Egypt remains the top destination of foreign direct investment (FDI) in…