Africa losing billions to corruption, recovering only fraction — Kenyan envoy
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — African countries are losing billions of dollars annually to corruption while recovering only a small fraction of stolen assets, Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Keen Parashina, has said, calling for stronger continental cooperation in tracking and recovering illicit funds. He made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja during […]
Iran accuses US of blocking fans from attending World Cup
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has accused the United States of withdrawing its allocation of tickets for Iranian supporters ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.
Iran to travel to US day before its first WC match
While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States — which is in open military conflict with Tehran — and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members received them.
‘Stop using insecurity to distract Tinubu’ – Okpebholo tells opposition
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has warned those sponsoring insecurity in the country to desist and allow the presidency to focus on governance.
June 12: Atiku was part of decision for rotational presidency — FG
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the disclosure while responding to questions during a World Press Conference held in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day Anniversary.
FG unveils $1bn AfCFTA fund to boost Nigeria’s export drive
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Federal Government has launched a $1 billion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to boost local production and intra-African trade. This initiative aims to improve the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses and accelerate the country’s export-led economic growth agenda across continental markets. According to a press […]
