Nigeria Prominent voices from Northern Nigeria have begun reacting to the arrest of the former governor northern Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, describing it as a development that could have far-reaching political implications. Some northern leaders say the arrest raises concerns over
Nigeria Nigeria is quickly emerging as a trailblazer in Africa’s digital trade landscape through the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. This $50 million initiative, launched in 2024 by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), seeks to close the gender gap in digital commerce by empowering Nigerian women […]
Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have announced a partnership aimed at advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Nigeria. This collaboration was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at NiMet’s headquarters yesterday in Abuja. A statement by NiMet says, the
Nigeria Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has emphasized the critical role the Blue Economy can play in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification. Speaking yesterday at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Dr. Dosunmu called for urgent action to
Nigeria A surge of protests yesterday shook Nigeria’s South-South Asaba as youths from the communities of Oshimili North and neighboring Aniocha Local Government Areas united to challenge the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori over the prolonged neglect of critical road infrastructure in their communities. Sky News Africa obtained that, feelings of marginalization
Nigeria Nigerian government has once again underscored its commitment to working closely with the nation’s youth to promote peace, stability, and sustainable national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This assurance was given yesterday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a courtesy
Nigeria A group in support of the reelection of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, AATSG, has sent a resounding message of unwavering loyalty and optimism as they reaffirm their full backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda which it says, it’s transformational. In a display of unity and dedication, the group’s leaders yesterday visited former Senate […]
CAF On a cool Tuesday evening in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Sudan lit up the tournament with a performance that will be remembered long after the group stage dust settles. In a commanding 4-0 demolition of Nigeria, Kwesi Appiah’s men sent a clear message: they are not in East Africa to […]
Nigeria Five men accused of killing 50 worshippers and wounding over 100 others in a terrorist attack on a catholic church in Owo, Southwestern Nigeria in 2022, pleaded not guilty during their arraignment Monday. The defendants – Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar – appeared before a federal […]
Nigeria From the VC’s conner From the fertile cassava, sweet potato, and orange fields of Vandeikya emerges a new beacon of hope and progress—the Benue State Government’s University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST) in Ihugh. “This institution is not merely an academic center; it is a vibrant engine of innovation, development, and