In Another Jamboree, Governors Wike, Makinde, Ikpeazu, Ortom Jet off to Spain
The G5 has been calling for the resignation of PDP Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, as their minimum condition for peace.
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Nigeria’s Senate Demands Supplementary Budget to Tackle Flooding
Bayelsa State has raised the alarm that this year’s flooding might result in a humanitarian crisis.
Nigeria, Three Other Countries Sign Additional MoU on $25bn Gas Pipeline
EXCERPT: The proposed $25 billion gas pipeline is expected to link Nigeria and Morocco. As Europe continues to mount pressure on Nigeria to provide alternative gas supply to the continent,
2023 EIection: Atiku, Tinubu Take Battle for Votes to North-west
The APC reacted after the ex-VP said the North doesn’t need a Yoruba or Igbo candidate but a pan-Nigerian from the North.
IMF Worries About Food Insecurity in Nigeria
The IMF said 123 million people or 12% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population are expected to face acute food insecurity.
Nigeria: We have Infiltrators from Niger Republic, Says Zamfara Governor Matawalle
The state has suspended all political activities until further notice following a surge in killings and kidnapping by terrorists.
Nigeria to Take Final Decision on Nnamdi Kanu ‘Very Soon’
It also directed that the Dangote Cement factory at Obajana in Kogi State should be re-opened.
Tunisia: Fuel Crunch Adds to Economic Misery in Capital Tunis
Experts have blamed the situation on the country’s poor public finances and low credit rating.
Igbo-Ora: Nigeria Town Celebrates Its Many Twins with Annual Festival
This year’s event, held earlier this month, included more than 1,000 pairs of twins, and drew participants from as far away as France,
Creditors Say Chad Doesn’t Need Debt Relief Now Given Oil Price Surge
Together with Ethiopia and Zambia, Chad was one of three initial countries to seek a debt restructuring under a G20 initiative.
Thousands of Jobs at Risk as Kogi Orders Dangote Cement to Shutdown Within 48 Hours
The state government is relying on a resolution of its Assembly which has no force of law.
Lagos Receives Approval for $2.5 Billion Deep Seaport Project
The approval authorises and provides legal basis for the concession of the Badagry Deep Seaport.
Nigeria Has Not Approached Us for Debt Restructuring, Says World Bank President
The bank’s president, David Malpass, reiterated the need for Nigeria to gradually phase out petrol subsidy.
ASUU: Nigerian University Lecturers Suspend Eight-Month Strike
They went on strike on February 14 over issues revolving around revitalising public universities, and a review of lecturers’ salaries.
Northern Nigeria Group Congratulates Media Mogul Nduka Obaigbena on National Honour
The group described Obaigbena as a living legend who has successfully brought new innovations to the media.
Nigeria, Four Other West African Countries Get $250m from ECOWAS Development Bank
EBID is a leading regional investment and development bank, owned by the 15 ECOWAS member states.
Nigeria: Appeal Court Sets IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Free
It said Kanu’s rendition from Kenya, without adherence to due process of the law, was a gross violation of all international conventions.
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