Year: 2018
Egypt begins marketing dual-tranche euro bond offering
Egypt has opened books on a dual-tranche euro-denominated bond offering, according to a lead.
Somalia parliament speaker resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
The speaker of Somalia’s parliament, Mohamed Jawari, has resigned ahead of a no confidence motion against him, a lawmaker said,…
ECOWAS promises to make self-sufficiency in rice a reality by 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says its rice offensive programme would make self-sufficiency in rice a reality…
Facebook alerts users affected by Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook would start informing its users on Monday if their information “may have been’’ improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica.
KWASU lecturer tasks govt on establishing more Technical schools
A lecturer at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Mr Ibrahim Oseni has tasked both Federal and State Governments to…
Senate urged to pass Federal Polytechnic Daura Bill
A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya, has called on the Senate to urgently pass…
Stakeholders describe music as potent tool in tackling crime in Nigeria
Some stakeholders in social mobilisation have described music as a potent tool in tackling crime especially in violence prone areas…
FRSC records 42 fatalities from 27 road accidents in Osun state
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 42 lives were lost in 27 road accidents that occurred in in March.…
Thousands of Thai fishermen protest against government regulations
Thousands of fishermen in the Southern Thai town of Pattani went on strike on Monday as an act of protest…
CAR clashes leave 1 dead, dozens injured – UN
The UN said one civilian was killed and dozens of peacekeepers, civilians and militia fighters were injured during an operation…
South Africa’s net foreign reserves rise to $43.4 billion in March
South Africa’s net foreign reserves rose to 43.384 billion dollars in March from 43.272 billion dollars in February, the Reserve…
South Korean ex-president Lee Myung-Bak charged with corruption
South Korean prosecutors on Monday charged former president Lee Myung-Bak with a series of corruption-related offences including taking millions of…
Offa Robbery Attack: First Bank to partner with govt on security to curb incessant armed robbery
First Bank Holdings has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the government in providing security in Offa Local Government Area…
Ban Ki-moon emerges as BFA chairman
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been elected chairman of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), replacing former Japanese Prime Minister…
Air Force Special Forces foil suicide bombing attack at UniMaid
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Special Forces, in conjunction with some Nigerian Army troops, successfully foiled a suicide…
Iranian president warns Trump would regret withdrawing from nuclear deal
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump would regret it if he withdraws from…
2018 Commonwealth Games: Leading Transgender weightlifter quits halfway into event
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard withdrew midway through the Commonwealth Games tournament on Monday despite leading the standings after the snatch…
Australian man bags 2 months prison term for headbutting ex-PM Tony Abbott
A Magistrates’ court on Monday sentenced an Australian man who headbutted former prime minister Tony Abbott to at least two…
D.O. Fagunwa’s widow dies at 85
The wife of the foremost pioneer writer, D.O. Fagunwa, Chief Elizabeth Adebanke Fagunwa is dead. She died at 85 years.
NEMA donates relief materials to victims Zamfara crisis
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated food items and clothing materials to the families of the deceased of…
2019 general elections: Commissioner urges kinsmen to obtain PVCs
The Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals in Benue, Mr Bernard Unenge, has urged Mbaku community to ensure that…
APC chieftain attributes Foreign reserves increase to FG’s robust economic initiatives
Deputy National Chairman (South), All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Segun Oni, on Sunday said Nigeria’s rising foreign reserves was indicative…
Nigerian govt. pays $5.08m UN dues for 2018
Nigeria has paid its regular UN dues for 2018, making it the 74th out of the 193 Member States of…
Pentagon denies bombing of Syrian Airbase
Syrian state TV on Monday accused the U.S. of striking an air base hours after President Donald Trump warned of…
2019 Election: Labour Party Members Join Action Democratic Party In Lagos
Members of the pro-workers political party, Labour Party, have joined the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos.
Police confirm 2 dead in Plateau mining collapse
The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the death of two persons in a mining collapse which occurred in Wase…
CAF Confederation Cup: Djoliba FC of Mali beat MFM FC 1-0
Lagos-based MFM FC will face an uphill task overturning the 0-1 defeat they suffered in the hands of visiting Djoliba…
Poison gas wipes out 40 in Eastern Damascus
Suspected poison gas was used to attack the last remaining foothold for the Syrian opposition in the eastern suburbs of…
Rico Swarvey evicted from BBNaija “Double Wahala”
BBNaija “Double Wahala” housemate Rico Swarvey has been evicted from the show after receiving the lowest votes of 7.71 per…
University of Ibadan shuts medical school
The University of Ibadan (UI) on Sunday closed its medical school, directing students to vacate hostels by noon on the…