Africa
Dangote, CNN Partner For Multi-Year Partnership Including Sponsorship Of New ‘Africa Inc.’ Show
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered a multi-year global partnership that includes Dangote’s sponsorship of Africa Inc., a new CNN International programme focused on African businesses
Nasarawa Varsity Declares Indefinite Strike Over Non-implementation Of FGN-ASUU Agreement
Academic activities have been shut down completely following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities at Nasarawa State University, Keffi over alleged unpaid entitlements
Experts Push HPV Vaccination, Early Screening as Nigeria Tackles Cervical Cancer Burden
As World Cancer Support Month is observed this August, health experts are drawing attention to prevention, early detection and access to accurate information as Nigeria continues to confront its cervical
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Customs Model As Bergmans Wins AfCFTA Multi-Billion-Dollar Project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. In a statement
FG Sends NIS Team To UK To Fast-Track Passport Applications
The Federal Government has deployed a dedicated passport intervention team to the United Kingdom to address delays in processing pending, new and renewal applications by Nigerians living in the diaspora.
Cleric, Two Military Personnel Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Kidnap Bishops’ Wives In Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a clergyman and two military personnel over an alleged plan to abduct the wives of two prominent bishops in Jos. The suspects were
Chad To Scrap Visa Requirements For African Citizens From January 2027
Chad has announced plans to abolish entry visa requirements for citizens of all African countries, with the new policy set to take effect from January 1, 2027. Chadian President Mahamat
Senate Engages Financial Regulators, Experts On Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Economic Stability
The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system, convening an expanded stakeholders’ engagement with key financial sector regulators and experts
Anambra: Northern Community Leaders Clear Peter Obi Of Profiling, Mosque Demolition Claims
The Hausa and northern communities in Anambra State have refuted claims that the candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi profiled them when he was governor of Anambra
Intersociety: Alleged Military Abuses Drive South-east Youths Away From Army
A new report by human rights organisation, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has alleged that fear of military abuses in the South-east is discouraging families
