UN World Food Programme To Close Southern Africa Bureau Amid US Aid Cuts
WFP is closing its Southern Africa bureau due to US aid cuts, impacting food assistance amid a severe regional drought.
WFP is closing its Southern Africa bureau due to US aid cuts, impacting food assistance amid a severe regional drought.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Stiell visits Nigeria to discuss economic opportunities of a strong climate plan with government, business, and civil society.
Minister Dele Alake says Nigeria loses trillions to illegal mining as states challenge federal control over mineral resources.
PETROAN has said recent petrol price cuts by Dangote Refinery and NNPC will help curb inflation and ease economic pressure.
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦1.09 billion for insuring critical assets and personnel across Nigeria’s 16 federal airports.
The Federal Government has approved 11 new private universities, following a rigorous 13-step assessment by the National Universities Commission.
ECOWAS Speaker Ibrahim has called for stronger regional unity and continued ties with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso after their exit.
NDLEA has arrested 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin in Lagos after a 17-year manhunt, disrupting his international narcotics trafficking operations.
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa approves the recruitment of 1,010 new secondary school teachers to address staff shortages across the state.
Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs begin a two-week training in France to enhance value chain development, productivity, and market expansion.
Bishop Kukah has described Northwest Nigeria as a massive crime scene, citing over 20,000 deaths in the region.
UN Women have praised Nigeria for its advancements in economic empowerment, and efforts to combat gender-based violence under the Beijing Platform.
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals has praised Governor Yahaya for supporting LG Financial Autonomy in line with Supreme Court’s ruling.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has condemned school closures for Ramadan, warning it worsens Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis.
The Senate will investigate harassment allegations only if a formal complaint is filed, says Yemi Adaramodu amid Akpabio controversy.
President Bola Tinubu has received Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the State House, Abuja, for bilateral talks
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to direct CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso to suspend ATM fee hike pending court determination.
ACF has demanded thorough investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Akpabio, citing national and international reputational concerns.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has reassured Udobo farmers in Bauchi of land rights protection and enhanced agricultural support.
At Kano Airport, NDLEA operatives arrested an Angolan who was found to have ingested 120 wraps of cocaine
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