The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a 500 million US dollar policy-based loan to advance Indonesia’s green growth agenda and reinforce its global competitiveness. The funding is part of the third phase of the Competitiveness, Industrial Modernisation, and Trade Acceleration (CITA) programme — a wide-ranging initiative aimed at boosting trade efficiency, encouraging sustainable investment,…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has joined global leaders in mourning the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, describing him as “a towering figure whose impact transcended borders.” In a statement released on Wednesday by his media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Odinga’s decades-long struggle for democracy and justice made him one of Africa’s…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), has charged newly promoted Nigerian Army officers to remain loyal, disciplined, and committed to the sustenance of democracy in the country. Buratai gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of Col. Ibrahim Bunza and Col. Adetunji Idowu of the Nigerian Army Corps…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth goal to seal the emphatic…
Two lawmakers in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude (Uke/Karshi) and Onarigu Kana (Udege/Loko), have defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, announced the development during plenary on Monday in Lafia. Jatau commended the lawmakers for their “wise decision”…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the official ceremony held at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Tuesday, Shettima said the APC constitution recognizes the sitting governor as…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday, applauding his bold leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised Olukoyede’s professionalism, courage, and dedication…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that around 70 billion dollars will be required to reconstruct the Gaza Strip and make it safe following two years of devastating conflict. At just 41 kilometres long and between two and five kilometres wide, few areas of Gaza have been left untouched by the Israeli bombardment…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a slowdown in global economic growth from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, warning that rising protectionism and policy uncertainty could weigh on recovery. Presenting the IMF’s October World Economic Outlook in Washington on Tuesday, Tobias Adrian, the Fund’s Financial Counsellor, said advanced…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured political parties of its strict adherence to the election timetable for the 8 November Anambra governorship poll. Acting INEC Chairman, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. She revealed that the commission had completed 10 of…
