Saudi ban: Nigeria not affected, says FG
“The Saudi Tourism Centre confirmed no such directive exists. Current official travel guidelines only apply to the Hajj pilgrimage.
Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China
Trump last week unveiled a 34 percent additional tariff on China, taking effect Wednesday.
Full list: Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo among most streamed Nigerian artistes on YouTube
Nigerian gospel singers Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, and Moses Bliss have made a remarkable impact on the global music scene, earning their spots among the most-streamed Nigerian artists on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025.
Top 10 banks in Africa
The top banks in Africa include Standard Bank Group (South Africa, tier 1 capital of $12.5 billion), National Bank of Egypt (Egypt, tier 1 capital of $7.5 billion),
Alleged N19.4bn contract fraud: BPP Director testifies against ex-Aviation Minister
Mr Isaiah Yesufu, a Director of Certification, Compliance and Monitoring at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), on Monday testified against former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Sirika and his brother, Ahmad and two companies with abuse of office and contract fraud. The contract was for the construction […]
Protests greet appointment of Aminu Ahmed to NNPC Board
Labour Union of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources,(MPR) has protested the appointment of Aminu Said Ahmed to represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), saying “he is not a staff of the ministry.” Recall that President Bola Tinubu last week appointed Aminu Said Ahmed, […]
FG pledges holistic reform of NYSC to empower Nigerian youth
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to comprehensively reform the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), aiming to transform it into a dynamic platform that not only fosters national unity but also equips young Nigerians with market-relevant skills and practical experience.
Lagos police bust baby factory, rescue 10 victims, arrest three operators
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 victims and the arrest of three individuals involved in operating a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state.
Tinubu’s wife donates N1bn to fight cervical cancer
THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated One billion naira to the National Cancer Fund to aid in the fight against the menace of Cervical Cancer scourge in Nigeria
No country has developed under democracy — Burkina Faso President
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s interim leader, has dismissed the notion that democracy is a prerequisite to development.
Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene road now a death trap, Ubani tells Tinubu
Prominent legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Dr. Monday Ubani, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging his urgent intervention in the long-abandoned Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road project, which links communities in Abia and Akwa Ibom States.
