He urged all the signatories to the 2023 election Peace Accord, and their supporters, to abide by its content and spirit.

“We cannot fight armed enemies of the people with our bare hands. Government has a fundamental duty to protect the people,” he said.

He expressed confidence that with the appointment, the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two states will blossom.

He charged the National Council on Climate Change to formulate appropriate policies toward achieving green growth.

Mali is emerging from a six-month trade and financial embargo imposed by ECOWAS.

Eritrea is one of the world’s most closed countries to independent journalists, and images from there related to the war in Ethiopia are rare.

The coordinator for Nigeria described the nutrition crisis bedeviling children in the region as staggering and worrisome.

The NUPRC stated that letters inviting oil and gas firms in the country have already been dispatched.

“Each train can carry 1500 passengers and is expected to run on the Red Line Rail from Agbado to Oyingbo, with the journey taking less than 30 minutes.”

It says law enforcement agencies have been directed to confiscate such weapons and cautioned against politicisation of security.

Addressing foreign airlines, CBN Governor Emefiele said, “It (BASA) does not say that you must repatriate your dollars through the central bank.”

He urged citizens to always speak well of country.

Marwa promised that tougher times await drug barons and cartels operating in Nigeria.

He said state security outfits backed by law, whether in Western Nigeria, Katsina, Borno or Benue, must have access to the same sophisticated weapons the marauders have.

EIU said the situation will further worsen the economy, with other contributory factors being power supply issues and monetary tightening policies.

In August, Nigeria produced its least amount of crude oil in decades, at about 972, 000 barrels per day.

This is as armed herdsmen again invaded villages in Benue State.

More than 700 air traffic controllers joined the strike to demand better conditions.

Aviation minister Hadi Sirika said the process is concluded and the airline will kick off within six to eight weeks.