By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed after a heavy downpour triggered severe flooding across parts of Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday evening. The victims were said to have been swept away by raging floodwaters that overwhelmed drainage channels and major roads within the commercial city. Residents said two […]

By Obas Esiedesa The United Kingdom has extended its Ayrton Fund to 2030 and announced an additional £88 million investment to scale up its flagship Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform, aimed at expanding clean energy access and strengthening global partnerships. A statement from the Ayrton Forum said the announcement was made on Monday at the […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over declining Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Sub-Saharan Africa, warning that countries in the region must strengthen internal economic and institutional capacity to withstand the shock. In its Country Focus: Economic Developments in Countries and Regions report released yesterday, the Fund […]

Nigerian singer Skales has clarified his stance on politics after facing criticism online over his recent comments about the country’s political landscape.

Fresh revelations from stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified high vehicle clearing costs, port delays, and freight charges as major reasons many Nigerians patronise neighbouring countries and resort to smuggling vehicles into the country.