Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Federal Government has commended a foundation for its groundbreaking grassroots football development initiative, describing it as a timely intervention in the nation’s sports sector. The project, which targets young talents across communities, is designed to discover, train, and nurture the next generation of football stars while fostering
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — Nigeria’s crude oil prices have slipped below the $70 per barrel threshold as market jitters grew following Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian refineries and export terminals, sparking concerns over global supply disruptions. According to trading reports, Nigerian crude blends Bonny Light and Brass River were last quoted at
Datford, UK – Yesterday, Mr. Jim Dickson, Member of Parliament for Datford, paid a significant courtesy visit to the Datford branch of NASFAT at their Asalatu session 14th of September. He was welcomed by the Zonal missioner Alhaji chairman and members, the branch council of elders, Branch executive council and other stakeholders and was shown
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has been named recipient of the Distinguished Honoree Award by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). The honour will be formally conferred during CVL’s 71st colloquium, scheduled to hold on October 30, 2025, at
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has urged the Federal Government to consider religious sensitivities in the rollout of its ₦250 billion loan scheme for smallholder farmers. Imam Onike noted that both Islam and Christianity discourage interest-based lending. He cautioned that attaching interest
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — Wema Bank’s shares have been on an impressive bull run in recent weeks, attracting strong investor interest and sparking debate on whether the momentum can be sustained in the medium term. Market analysts attribute the rally to improved earnings, strategic digital banking innovations such as ALAT, and renewed
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised alarm over the sharp decline in shea nut prices following the Federal Government’s ban on its export, warning that the policy threatens rural livelihoods and could erode investor confidence in Nigeria’s agro-commodity market. According to CPPE, farm-gate
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across the country over the coming days, cautioning that the conditions could trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas. According to the forecast, intense downpours are expected in parts of the North
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to avert another nationwide strike. The appeal was made during the Committee’s meeting in Abuja, where members expressed concern that unresolved
Luanda, Angola | September 15, 2025 — Nigeria and Angola have strengthened their diplomatic and economic ties with the signing of landmark agreements on combating illicit drugs and advancing cultural exchange, following the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission (BEJC) in Luanda. The four-day meeting, held from September 9 to 12, was
