Expert hails CBN’s acceptance to print Gambian currency
An economist, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, on Tuesday in Lagos said that the agreement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to mint the Gambian Dalasi […]
West Africa
Buhari to UNOWAS Special Rep: We must team up to fight instability
President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the need for countries in the West African sub-region and those in the Sahel, rocked by security challenges, to team […]
Dangote Urea Fertiliser delivers 120 trucks daily, says Group Executive Director
Dangote Industries Limited says its urea fertiliser currently pushes out a minimum of 120 trucks per day across the country to meet local demands and […]
5 Nigerians picked for CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament
Ruth David of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and four other Nigerians have been picked as officials for the West African qualifying tournament for the […]
Buhari’s administration building infrastructure for growth, prosperity- APC group
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness and Campaign Group, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is setting new pace in infrastructure development in Nigeria, […]
Expert says forest animals are beneficial
The Kwara Director of Forestry, Alhaji Babatunde Mahmud, has said that forest animals are beneficial to the people and should take good care of them. […]
FirstBank shines in Global Banking/Finance Awards 2021
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has been awarded the 2021 ‘Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria’; ‘Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria’ and ‘’Best […]
West African nations move to curb epidemic spread through laboratories
The first technical and steering committee meetings of the Strengthening Epidemiological Surveillance and Laboratory System in West Africa (PROALAB), came to a close at the […]
EU disburses €10m to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) says it has invested 10 million euros in Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) Project in Nigeria. […]
Education: Senate President’s aide buys JAMB forms for 220 students in Ondo
Mr Oluwafemi Fadairo, Director of Administration to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Monday purchased Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for 220 candidates […]
Abia govt. reiterates commitment to ban open grazing of cattle
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Saturday reiterated the state’s commitment to enforce the ban on open grazing of cattle in Abia. Ikpeazu said this […]
COVID-19: NGO expresses commitment to actions on environmental sustainability
The Society for Planet and Prosperity, (SPP), an NGO, has expressed commitment to advancing actions that would enhance environmental sustainability to reduce the spread of […]
W/Africa generates 16% of world road crashes, fatalities- FRSC
Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos has said that West Africa generated 16 per cent of road fatalities and […]
2021 WARSO: FRSC warns against drunk-driving in A’Ibom
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has reiterated determination to apprehend drunk drivers to ensure road safety. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander […]
Resettled IDPs ‘assist’ Boko Haram fighters attack residents, troops in Ajiri
An attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday at Ajiri, in Mafa local government, was aided with the support of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) […]
FG says Lekki deep seaport will change Maritime economy
The Federal government says the Lekki Deep Seaport will be a significant game-changer in Nigeria’s Maritime economy with corresponding benefits to the West and Central […]
Hours after renaming military operation, troops nab Boko Haram’s collaborators in Bulamari
Less than 48 hours after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, renamed Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’ (OLD) to Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ for […]
Ellen Sirleaf tasks ECOWAS Speaker on championing cause of women
Mrs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, has called on Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis, to intensify efforts in championing the cause […]
Why NDLEA is going after illicit drugs’ production labs – Marwa
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has justified the agency’s offensive action against illicit drugs’ production laboratories and […]
Insurgency: Zulum lauds army for renewed operational vigour in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended the Army for its renewed vigour in counter-insurgency operations by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, in the North […]
Agege LG partners ABEOCCIMA to boost grassroots activities
Agege Local Government says its plans to collaborate with the Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) will boost commercial activities in the […]
2021 WASSCE for school candidates may not hold in May/June – WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says its 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, earlier scheduled for May/June, may not hold. The […]
Sanusi Lamido, FIRS and Flutterwave boss, to discuss 4th Industrial Revolution at ICAN Conference
The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, FIRS Executive Chairman, Mohammed Nami, Flutterwave boss, Olugbenga […]
Buhari hosts out-going Nigerien President, Issoufou
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with the outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday. […]
Troops eliminate scores of terrorists along Lake Chad- Army
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, have eliminated scores of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists […]