July 31, 2022
Africa: UN, Others Worried As Global Response to HIV Declines
The report noted that globally, 4,000 people a day are still being infected with HIV and that if current trends continue, 1.2 million people will be newly infected with HIV in 2025 Read more »
July 19, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Extradites FBI-Wanted Suspect to U.S. Over $3.5 Million Fraud
The Nigerian, who is on the wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is accused of stealing over $3.5 million worth of equipment in various cities across the U.S. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Nigeria: EU Offers Nigeria U.S.$1.3 Billion to Help Diversify Its Economy
The funding will cover about 57 projects, including nature-based measures to reduce climate change vulnerability, combating deforestation and desertification, and a waste-to-energy… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Nigeria: Air Peace Founder's Alleged Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty to U.S.$20 Million Bank Fraud
Allen Onyema and an official of Air Peace also face 36 charges at the U.S. court in connection with the alleged $20 million bank fraud but have yet to show up in court or send… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Nigeria: Religious Freedom - U.S. Senators Want Nigeria Re-Designated As Country of Concern
The U.S. senators describe the state of religious freedom in Nigeria as abysmal and call for its redesignation and a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Read more »
Nigeria: UK Signs Migration Deal With Nigeria
Home Secretary Priti Patel in a tweet announcing the deal said the UK's new "landmark agreement with Nigeria will increase the deportation of dangerous foreign criminals to make… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Nigeria: English Proficiency Test is an Advantage for Nigerians - UK Envoy
The cost of the test, which currently stands between N80,000 and N90,000 in Nigeria, is almost three times the country's minimum wage of N30,000. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Africa: WHO to Rename Monkeypox, Publishes Guidelines On Vaccination
WHO had published guidelines on vaccination against Monkeypox and also published recommendations for governments regarding case detection and control of the disease. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Opens Innovative Engagement Space At National Museum Lagos
Mr Suor hailed the opening as another innovative project of the United States government in Nigeria that will facilitate learning in an engaging environment for students. Read more »
June 06, 2022
Nigeria: Canadian University Removes Nigerian Students From English Test Requirement
Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, a Nigerian postdoctoral research fellow in Canada, recently got the University of Alberta, Canada, to exclude Nigerian students from its English language… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Nigeria: Population of Nigerian Students in UK Rises By 64% in One Year
PREMIUM TIMES reported how Nigeria also has the highest number of African students in the United States, with 12,860 students enrolled in the 2020/2021 academic year. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: WHO DG Recounts Successes in War Against HIV, Malaria, Other Diseases #WHA75
He noted that 15 countries have been validated for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and/or syphilis, adding that the SDG target on hepatitis B has been met. Read more »
May 15, 2022
Nigeria: India Says Open to Exporting Wheat to Poor Nations Despite Ban
The ban is expected to affect the price of the produce globally, including in Africa and Nigeria in particular. Read more »
May 14, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. Selects 56 Young Nigerians for Mandela Washington Fellowship
For the 2021/2022 MWF application cycle, over 19,000 Nigerians started the application, and over 8,000 submitted the application by the deadline. Read more »
May 08, 2022
Nigeria: UK Confirms Monkeypox Infection in Traveller From Nigeria
The infection which was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is believed to have been contracted from Nigeria before the patient arrived in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: EPL Wrap-Up - City Smash Newcastle to Take Firm Grip As Iwobi Inspires Everton Out of Relegation
The fight for the league title is now firmly in City's grasp after a massive win over Newcastle Read more »
May 05, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Salutes UN, World Leaders for Partnering with Nigeria to End Terrorism
Mr Buhari said his government has started a gradual, but steady process of resettlement and reintegration where citizens get encouraged to return to their farms, businesses and… Read more »
May 04, 2022
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Guterres Pays Tribute to Victims of 2011 Attack On Abuja UN Building
23 UN employees and civilians were said to have been killed and more than 60 injured in the Boko Haram attack on the UN building in Abuja in August 2011. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Ambassador Is Keynote Speaker At University's 13th Commencement Ceremony
Students, who have distinguished themselves in academics, service and leadership will be recognised and honored. Read more »