The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported a staggering rise in the number of individuals displaced by war, violence, and persecution worldwide, reaching unprecedented levels as humanitarian funding dwindles. However, there is a glimmer of hope with an increase in returns, particularly to Syria. In the latest Global Trends Report, UNHCR revealed that by the…
Nigeria’s foreign trade reached a remarkable N36 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The statistics indicate exports totalled N20.598 trillion, while imports stood at N15.426 trillion, leading to a substantial surplus of N5.172 trillion. Dominating the export figures were crude oil sales at N12.955 trillion,…
In a bold move to reposition the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Managing Director/CEO, Mr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, has spearheaded a strategic engagement with the Corporation’s top management. The meeting, held at NAIC headquarters in Abuja, was a high-level session aimed at charting a…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, head of the Senate Committee on Interior, spoke out on Wednesday to deny accusations that he disrupted Air Peace’s operations, clarifying that he had instead taken a stand against preferential treatment and prevalent extortion within the airline industry. Air Peace previously claimed that Oshiomhole’s late arrival for Flight P47120, set for 6:30…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Zamfara has come out in strong defence of Honourable Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, dismissing a viral video aimed at tarnishing his image as “misleading” and “detached from reality”, describing it as political sabotage In a statement on Wednesday, the Forum’s Chairman,Kabir Ibrahim bukuyum, said those calling…
Key economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals are preparing to convene in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025. This summit, set to occur from 4th to 6th July at the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, aims to facilitate discussions around Africa’s economic…
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has shown remorse for his recent social media remarks concerning US President Donald Trump, marking a significant decline in their once-strong relationship. In a post on X, the platform he owns, Musk recognised that he had crossed a line during their online conflict. “I regret some of my posts about…
A new report reveals that from 2019 to 2023, more than one million refugees hailing from eight countries with high asylum acceptance rates were issued entry permits to 38 countries. The report, authored by the UN Refugee Agency and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, titled “Safe Pathways for Refugees,” indicates that these permits…
Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a Ponzi scheme that absconded with investors’ funds earlier this year, has reinstated depositors’ balances on Tuesday as investigations by Nigerian authorities intensify. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously launched an investigation into the disappearance of deposits, assuring the public of its commitment to recovering the lost funds….
The Zamfara Elders Forum (ZEF) has hailed the transformative contributions of former Governor Dr Bello Matawalle to the state’s health sector, describing his investments as enduring benefits for Zamfara’s people. Speaking in Gusau on Wednesday, ZEF Chairman Hon Sani Muhammad Anka praised Matawalle’s achievements, questioning whether the current administration has matched such efforts despite substantial…
