Author: Adekunle Dada
Experts differ on CBN’s retention of interest rate
Financial experts have expressed mixed feelings over the retention of the benchmark interest rate of 14 per cent alongside other…
NCAT to acquire 5 aircraft in 2018
The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria says it will acquire five new modern light aircraft in 2018.
U.S. Navy plane crashes in Philippine Sea
A U.S. Navy transport plane carrying 11 people crashed in waters southeast of Japan’s Okinawa island on Wednesday as it…
U.S. air strike kills 100 militants in Somalia
The U.S. military said on Tuesday that an air strike targeting an Al-Shabaab camp had killed 100 militants.
Zuma cancels visit to Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma will no longer travel to Zimbabwe on a mediation mission as previously planned, the Presidency…
More than 160,000 migrants cross Mediterranean – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that more than 160,000 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe in 2017…
Nigerians are the most talented entrepreneurs in the world – Osinbanjo
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday said that Nigerians possessed the most talented entrepreneurial attributes globally.
China respects Mugabe’s decision to resign
China said on Wednesday that it respects Robert Mugabe’s decision to resign as Zimbabwe’s president, a week after the African…
Africans must move beyond aid – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called on Africa countries to move beyond aid handouts that have failed to bring…
EU ready to support Zimbabwe’s democratic aspirations
The European Union is ready to assist Zimbabwe in its transition to democratic elections, inclusive dialogue after resignation of Robert…
Nigerian Govt. presents revised MTEF/FSP to Senate
The Federal Government has presented a revised 2018 to 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to…
Mubi Blast: U.S. condemns attack, vows to partner Nigeria
The U.S. has condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, which killed no fewer than 50 people…
Mubi Blast: Buhari condemns attack, pledges security support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condemned the suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, describing it as “very…
U.S to contribute $45.5million to support North-East stabilisation
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Mr John Sullivian, on Tuesday announced that his government will contribute an additional $45.5million…
Importers, exporters decide port to use – NPA
Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman says the Authority does not have constitutional or moral right to…