The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has once again sounded the alarm over Africa’s continued reliance on raw commodity exports, declaring that the continent must urgently transition from being a supplier of unprocessed goods to a producer of value-added products if it truly intends to break the cycle of poverty
Former Niger Delta agitators took to the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday in a peaceful demonstration calling on the Federal Government to provide increased funding for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private surveillance firm owned by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The ex-militants, operating under the third phase of
Nigeria’s foremost travel technology company, Wakanow, has set a new industry benchmark by becoming the first online travel agency in Nigeria to secure direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) access with both British Airways and Emirates Airlines. This cutting-edge integration, now live across Wakanow’s platforms in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UAE, enables customers to enjoy real-time
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Christian Chukwu, a revered football legend whose passing on April 12, 2025, at the age of 74, has plunged the nation into mourning. Governor Mbah described Chukwu’s death as a monumental loss, not just to Enugu State,
The Federal Government has restated its resolve to overhaul Nigeria’s chemical and waste management systems in a bid to tackle mounting environmental hazards and align with global best practices. This commitment was reaffirmed during the inception workshop for a three-year United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) special project held in Abuja on Wednesday. The project, which
In a strategic move to revamp the primary healthcare sector, the Bauchi State Government has approved the disbursement of N872 million as counterpart funding, aimed at bolstering healthcare services across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed, who was represented by his deputy, Auwal Jatau, made the announcement during a meeting of the State Task Force on
The Nigeria Customs Service has brought charges against a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong, also known as Zheng Gaopeng, and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, for illegal possession of 7,200 kilograms of pangolin scales. The duo appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, where they faced a three-count charge relating
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the extremely low turnout of youths from the South-East region in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise, revealing that only 200 applicants have so far registered from the entire zone. This was made known by the Head of the Army Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra State, Brigadier General
The showrunner and stars of Doctor Who have forcefully responded to ongoing criticisms that the long-running BBC sci-fi series has become “too woke,” insisting that the show’s evolution simply reflects its foundational message of kindness, inclusivity, and progress. Recent seasons of Doctor Who have faced backlash from some viewers who argue that the show’s storylines
The Federal Government has provided an update on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and its connection to the broader Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity across West Africa. In an interview with journalists on Thursday, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, clarified Nigeria’s role in the regional
