In a nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of the ongoing reforms under his administration. Speaking on October 1st, President Tinubu highlighted the positive strides made through his government’s initiatives, noting that Nigeria has attracted over $30 billion in foreign direct…
The World Bank has approved three operations for a total of $1.57bn to support Nigeria in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children, and adolescents and preventing the effects of climate change by improving dam safety and irrigation. The new fund includes $500m for addressing governance issues that constrain the delivery of education…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has expressed concern over the rising cost of food items in Nigeria, particularly the price of rice, which he said now exceeds N100,000 per bag. In a Facebook post Igbokwe lamented the situation and remarked that despite the numerous rice mills in the country,…
A Tunisian court sentenced presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel to six months in prison on Wednesday, September 25, on charges of falsifying documents, making this the second prison sentence against him in a week. The sentencing, which comes just days before the presidential election, highlights rising tensions ahead of the election, amid opposition and civil…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1 a public holiday to commemorate the Nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani in a statement released on Saturday, September 28, said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government….
The Federal government has called for debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. President Tinubu made the call while addressing world leaders during the General debate at the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, United States. In…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has denied having any conversation with Bobrisky about a Presidential Pardon. Recall that social activist, Very Dark Man, released a purported audio conversation between Bobrisky and an unidentified man where the crossdresser claimed that Falz reached out to him saying his father, Femi Falana, said he can help him secure…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off multiple establishments including a church, a printing press and a guest house, over alleged noise pollution. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, Babatunde Ajayi, the general manager of LASEPA, said the move was in line with ensuring compliance with environmental laws and public…
Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has called on the federal government to end the petrol subsidy, stating that it is the right time for the country to move away from such payments. Dangote made this remark during an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday, September 24. “I think it is the right…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the country will reduce its intake of international students by 10 percent starting in 2025. The decision, according to Trudeau, is aimed at protecting the country from exploitation by bad actors taking advantage of the immigration system. “Immigration is an advantage for our economy — but…