Lesetja Kganyago, South African Reserved Bank (SARB) governor said U.S. tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit. Kganyago told local radio station 702 that the impact of the 30 per cent tariff, which Africa’s biggest economy faces from August 1, could cause significant damage to…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitization programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations….
A northern group, the Arewa Youth Council for Justice, has expressed concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declaring businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted. The group suggested that the move could be linked to a broader political strategy involving Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the…
Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session, conducted at the residence of the late Buhari, was…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons received a warm hero’s welcome on Monday following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph, where they defeated host nation Morocco in a thrilling final. The champions touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 2:45 p.m. via a chartered flight. They were welcomed by a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration among election stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent voter participation ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during an implementation meeting on…
Planes operated by Venezuela’s national airline Conviasa have landed in Caracas carrying migrants deported from the United States (U.S.), Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Monday. “The first flight carrying Venezuelans returning to their homeland has landed thanks to the ‘Return to the Homeland’ programme which is now being reinstated after having been suspended…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that a fire incident affecting part of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System in Delta State has been successfully contained. In a statement issued on Sunday, NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said the situation was stabilised following an explosion reported on Wednesday evening at…
Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secured environment during the state local government election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held on Saturday in the state. In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several suspects, including a 75-year-old man, during a series of anti-narcotic and security operations nationwide. According to a statement by agency spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, the elderly man was arrested on 22 October with 4.7kg of cannabis in Ovum village, Obingwa LGA, Abia State. Another…
