UK-Nigeria Trade & Investment Partnership: NEPZA in the mix
By Martins Odeh The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, along with several Chief Executives of agencies under her oversight, including Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), strategically utilised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom to promote flexible trade and investment facilitation strategies. It has […]
2027: Non-indigenes battle for Abuja seat
A coalition of residents from Nigeria’s 17 Southern states living in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has formed the Southern Residents Stakeholders Forum, in what is shaping up as an early move to influence who represents the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections.
Opposition figure arrested in Zimbabwe
Tendai Biti, a prominent lawyer and former finance minister, was organising a rally in Mutare, a town on the border with Mozambique, when he was arrested along with activists and journalists, according to the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF).
Shettima to receive Gov. Lawal Tuesday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara State chapter has concluded all arrangements to receive the Vice President Kashim Shettima, who will officially welcome Governor Dauda Lawal into the party on Tuesday.
Iran says ready to help Japan ships through Hormuz Strait
Tehran is willing to help Japanese ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil supplies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News in an interview published Saturday.
NNPP demands INEC’s swift execution of FCT Court order
The party urged its members to remain calm and continue with its membership drive nationwide, adding that with what has happened, the NNPP is now sure of fully participating in the 2027 general elections.
Ortom cautions traditional rulers on partisan politics, charges kinsmen on unity
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has called on the leadership of the Ichongo Akem Peoples Assembly to unite all sons and daughters of the community to attract meaningful development to the area.
Ozoro: Police arrest 11 more over sexual harassment
Eleven more persons have been arrested by the police over sexual molestation of women during a festival in Oramudu quarters in Ozoro
NYSC probes alleged staff role in Ogun corps member’s death
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says a staff member is under investigation following the death of Miss Victoria Ariyo, a corps member who served in Abeokuta South.
Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union
Serge Gnabry bagged a brace and Harry Kane inched closer to the Bundesliga single-season goals record as Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 4-0 at home on Saturday.
UAE orders closure of Iran-backed hospital in Dubai
Since the United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, Tehran has launched waves of missiles and drones at Gulf states, with more than 2,000 attacks on the UAE alone.
