Tag: Nigeria
How to Stop the Kidnapping Epidemic in Nigeria
In Colombia, a country once notorious for kidnappings, security agencies have successfully employed geotagging. In one notable case, Colombian authorities…
Memo to Tinubu: Unlocking Nigeria’s dormant $1 trillion asset
Several countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Brazil, France, India, and China have successfully employed asset monetization…
I’m not excited by my team’s draw against Super Eagles – Equatorial Guinea coach Micha
The Nzalang Nacional were able to resist the offensive might of the Super Eagles, largely thanks to the great form…
SUPA: FG unveils plans to send 14,000 skilled artisans to UAE
With the SUPA initiative, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment and the Industrial Training Fund…
COAS Lagbaja charges troops on sovereignty, territorial integrity of Nigeria
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army…
Nigeria’s image, global leadership profile growing strong – NIIA DG
According to Osaghae, Nigeria is not just Africa’s biggest economy but also its biggest democracy and one of the leading…
SDGs: Orelope-Adefulire seeks accelerated implementation in 2024
The Presidential Aide made this call in a statement marking the commencement of the year 2024 and the ninth year…
Nigeria’s FCCPC slams $110m fine on British American Tobacco over infractions
The amount was agreed upon after a mutual engagement between the Commission and BAT parties under the FCCPC’s Cooperation/Assistance Rules…
TNN: Protests, violence not solutions to challenges confronting Nigeria
Though he agreed that the economic situation in the country is not favourable, particularly, to the common man, Imran, however,…
COP28: Orelope-Adefulire, EU, UNDP advocate use of INFF to push climate action
Princess Orelope-Adefulire made these remarks at a pivotal Climate Finance Side Event hosted by the Office of the Senior Special…
Nigeria’s crediting rating-bounce
Earlier in August, S&P Global Ratings volte-faced its outlook on Nigeria, revising the previous negative outlook to stable.
KAYI Microfinance Bank not affected by NIBSS circular – Management
Kayi said it has a Tier 1 Microfinance Bank licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria, which allows it to…
Oando unveils plans to roll out 12000 electric buses in Nigeria
Dr Aionojie Irune, the President of the Oando Clean Energy, said the company was moved by the show of seriousness…
Nigeria at COP28: Separating the facts from fiction
Like former President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders who demanded fair deal and climate justice for Africa at previous…
ECOWAS, Nigeria delegation land in Sierra Leone
The delegation met with President Bio at the State House to convey a goodwill message from the Chairman of ECOWAS,…
Before We Rethink Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
As a student of the history of ideas, I have never come across any reference in the literature, better still,…
There’s hope for Nigeria under Tinubu, PDP Rep declares
According to the lawmaker, the steps taken so far by the President to revamp the economy were enough indication that…
Tinubu departs Nigeria for G20 ‘Compact with Africa’ conference
President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria for Berlin Germany on Saturday where he will participate in the G20 Compact with…
AfDB ready to disburse $618m to Nigeria for digital and creative enterprises
Nigeria inaugurated a 618 million-dollar technology fund for young investors under the iDICE programme on March 14.
Benin Republic not contesting ownership of Tongeji Island with Nigeria – Abiodun
According to the governor, the island and its people have been part and parcel of Ogun State and have no…
Presidency unfolds Tinubu’s agenda at Arab-Africa Summit
Ngelale added that as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of Government of the Economic Community of West African…
Nigeria can become most powerful nation on earth – Pastor Olutayo
Olutayo who spoke on Sunday in Abuja at the 19th Anniversary of the church tagged “The Goodness of God,” added…
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Forex: Dangote repatriates $687.9m from pan-African operations to Nigeria
Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), today, revealed that the company had so far repatriated over USD576,008,672.41 through various banks…
INVESTIGATION: Odalo, Nigeria’s Twitter swindler faking “heart disease” to scam women
Iriodalo Emmanuel Obhafuoso (Odalo) has been accused of cajoling women into sending him money by claiming a deadly illness.
Mid-air panic: After over 2 hours, our plane made U-turn to Paris
The announcement for the U-turn was made after the plane had passed European airspace, flied over the Mediterranean Sea, crossed…
Tinubu seeks German chancellor’s support to combat terrorism
Tinubu made the request at a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday.
Nigeria, other UN Member States adopt Gaza resolution, calling for “humanitarian truce”
However, it marks the first formal response of the UN to the hostilities since the Hamas terror attacks of October…
AfDB, partners vote additional $1bn to fund SAPZs in Nigeria
The $I billion was is in addition to the initial $520 million voted by the development partners for the development…
Nigerian govt graduates 2,168 ex-Boko Haram fighters from DRR programme
Abiodun who spoke during a courtesy visit by the Borno Deputy Governor, Dr Usman Kadafur to the camp said under…
Breaking: Nigeria overturns bid by P&ID to claim $11b for doing nothing
The British Virgin Islands-based company made crooked claim for a collapsed gas processing project, in which it invested no dime.