Nigeria Holds Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 11.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 11.5% during its first meeting for the year. All other parameters were maintained. The Cash Reserve Ratio was
Nigeria: Some Southwest Indigenes Collaborating With Criminal Herdsmen, Gani Adams Says
Gani Adams, a prominent Nigerian activist who holds the title of the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland says the region has been severely infiltrated, with some southwesterners contributing 25 to
SA’s Ramaphosa Condemns Rich Countries Over Hoarding Covid Vaccines
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday condemned the hoarding of surplus doses of COVID-19 vaccine by wealthy countries, saying the world needs to come together to fight the pandemic.
Nigeria Police Says Hoodlums in Vehicles Fired Gunshots Before Setting Sunday Igboho’s House Ablaze
The Police Command in Oyo State says it has launched an investigation into a report it received of how hoodlums packed in vehicles set ablaze the house of Sunday Adeyemo better known as Igboho, an activist in southwestern
After 11 Days of House Arrest, Uganda Security Forces Withdraw from Bobi Wine’s Home
Security forces have withdrawn from Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s residence after he spent 11 days under house arrest, his lawyer said on Tuesday. “They are now leaving, we hope
After Weeks of Closure, Mali Reopens Schools
Schools in Mali reopened on Monday after several postponements following a teachers’ strike and efforts to control the spread of coronavirus. Education authorities said that measures had been put in
Protests Resume in Tunisia After Death of Protester
There have been renewed protests in a Tunisian town, triggered by reports that a young man injured during clashes last week had died in hospital. Soldiers were deployed to government
Maskless South Africa Top Official Goes into Isolation, Accepts Fine
The head of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province will self-isolate for a fortnight after causing an uproar for not wearing a face mask while attending a funeral on Sunday. Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane
Herders’ ‘Eviction’ from Forests: Let’s Focus on Insecurity, Not Ethnic Labelling, Says Nigeria Governor’s Chairman Fayemi (WATCH)
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Nigeria: Drug Enforcement Chief Proposes Illicit Drug Tests for Government Appointees
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) has given a hint that his agency will seek the government’s approval to conduct drug
Covid: Nigeria Says UK Strain in the Country, Extends Lockdown Measures by Four Weeks
Nigeria’s federal government has extended the guidelines on phase three of the eased lockdown by one month with effect from Tuesday. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr.
Delay in Passage of Oil Sector Reform Bill Dangerous for Nigeria’s Economy, Says Senate President
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, on Monday warned against further delay in the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as it will result in more colossal losses
Nigeria: Several Feared Dead in Clash Between Soldiers and Seperarist Group; Imo Governor Imposes Curfew
Reports suggest several residents were shot dead in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state following a clash between officers of the Nigerian Army and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) established by the Indigenous People
West African Presidents Express Concern Over Growing Terrorism, Piracy in Region
The Presidents of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed concern over growing terrorism and piracy in West Africa sub-region, even as they called on member nations to
In the Face Growing Insecurity, Nigerian Government Says ‘Security Situation Better than in 2015’
The Nigerian government has said the security situation in the country way better than what was obtainable in 2015 when the Muhammadu Buhari administration assumed office. The country’s Minister of Information and
Kagame Calls for Inclusive Global Response in Tackling Pandemic
Rwandan President Paul Kagame took part in a virtual session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) being held this week to examine the most effective responses to mass unemployment in
Eleven Dead After Heavy Fighting Near Somalia-Kenya Border
Eleven people are dead and fourteen others injured after heavy fighting broke out at a Somali town near the Kenyan border, eyewitnesses have told the BBC. The fighting in Baled-Hawo
Promising to Defeat Al-Shabab, Kenya, UK Agree to Refresh Security Compact
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to refresh the UK-Kenya Security Compact, with a promise to work together to defeat the common threat of al-Shabab. On a two-day visit
Nigerian Governors Back Akeredolu, Say He Didn’t Ask Herdsmen to Vacate Ondo State
The Nigerian Governors Forum has backed Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, stating that Fulani herdsmen in the state were not asked to leave the southwestern state. Chairman of the Nigeria
