May 01
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip
A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: China Chamber Debunks Reports of Discrimination Against Nigerians
China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has refuted a report that a Chinese supermarket within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, has stopped… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Borrow Pit Collapses, Kills 7 Almajiris in Kebbi
Seven Qur'anic School pupils popularly called Almajiris studying at Malam Dan-umma Qurnic School at Bayan Science, Badariya area, in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Dollar - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, at the forex market, saying it will appreciate more as the dollar… Read more »
April 17
West Africa: IMF Raises Nigeria's Growth Forecast to 3.3 Percent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, raised Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2.9 per cent in 2023 to 3.3 per cent in 2024, saying that there is improved… Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Nigerian-Canadians to Host Town Hall With Peter Obi
The Coalition of Nigerian Canadian Interest Groups (CONCIG), a network of Nigerian Canadian socio-economic and good governance organisations, is set to host a town hall meeting… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Onu's Death a Great Loss to Nigeria - Umahi, Lawmaker
The minister of Works, Engr David Umahi has described the death of the former minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, as a great loss to Ebonyi people and Nigeria at… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Outcry, Tinubu Navigates IMF Advice On Petrol, Power Subsidies
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government maybe struggling to navigate the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prescription removal of subsidies on petrol and power, and moved… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: AfDB President Adesina to Receive Awolowo Prize for Leadership
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, is set to receive the distinguished Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership 2023 on March 6, 2024. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Turkiye to Promote Stronger Infrastructure Links
Federal government has indicated commitment to strengthening its bilateral ties with the Republic of Türkiye on key infrastructure for mutual economic development. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Does the IMF Care About Us?
It is true that the presence of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in developing countries dates back as early as the 1960s when many nations in the developing… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Partners Nigeria On National LPG Training Programme
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Oil and Sustainability Program (OSP), through its Clean Fuel Solutions for Cooking Initiative (Forward7), in collaboration with Nigeria's Ministry of… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Burna Boy Makes History With Dazzling Grammy Performance
Burna Boy performed at the Grammy Awards for the first time, with his representatives noting he is the first Afro-fusion artiste to do so in a press release distributed prior to… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Toying With Third World War
Events around the world now raise palpable fears that the international community may, deliberately, be toying with the prospect of a third world war. The last world war, the… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Downgrades Nigeria's Growth, Forecasts 23% Inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downwards its growth projections for Nigeria for 2024 to 3.0 per cent from 3.1 per cent which it earlier projected even as it… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Why South Africa Is Blazing a Sensible Trail
As the world celebrated the new year amidst lingering old wars, the major item that brought hope about a probable quicker end to the human tragedy being unleashed in Gaza was the… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's New Foreign Policy Objectives
The Federal government, recently, launched an ambitious new foreign policy objective to strengthen Nigeria's diplomatic engagements on the platform of the 'Renewed Hope' agenda of… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: Three Plane-Loads of Delegates Represent Nigeria At COP28
No fewer than 1,411 Nigerian delegates, enough to fill two or three jumbo jets, registered to participate at the 28th Climate Change Summit presently holding in Dubai, the United… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 'Davido Day'
The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Yaya Toure Named Saudi Arabia Assistant Coach
Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia as an assistant coach, linking up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini thus increasing the number of top stars now playing on and off… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Firms Commend China Over Import Expo
Nigerian trading companies participating in the 6th Edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) have lauded the Chinese Government for opening up its 1.4 billion market… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: AfDB, Partners Vote U.S.$1 Billion to Fund Nigeria's Agro-Industrial Zones in 24 States
It was yet another bountiful harvest for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in its investment drive, as the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: UK Pledges Support Against Humanitarian Crises, Poverty in Nigeria
The United Kingdom has promised to support Nigeria's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in its effort to reduce humanitarian crises and end poverty in the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Court Orders Chicago Varsity to Release Tinubu's Records
A federal court in Chicago, United States, has directed the Chicago State University (CSU) to release all academic records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to presidential… Read more »