Nigeria and Cuba on Monday took a bold step to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, described Cuba as “a sacred land where every progressive will identify with,” when he received Mr Bruno Parrilla, the Cuban Foreign Minister, and Miriam Palmero, Cuban Ambassador to…
United Bank for Africa has announced a profit of N189.84 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong start to the financial year. This represents a 33.15 per cent increase compared to the N142.58 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The bank revealed this in a corporate disclosure filed with the…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Sen. Binta Garba as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. Garba, a politician, businesswoman and administrator, represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served in the House…
Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has vowed to enforce the existing anti-land grabbing law in the state. Mutfwang said this when he received reports of the committees on Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Land Administration, on Tuesday in Jos. The governor, who decried the spate of land grabbing in Plateau, said that the…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), once touted as a potential unifying platform for Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, has been thrown into disarray following the suspension of its national chairman and two other senior party executives. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, Nze Nnadi…
Get ready for the electrifying Quai 54 tournament in Paris, France, as the Basketball Africa League (BAL) brings its talented team to showcase their skills. Experience high-level basketball, thrilling dunk contests, and vibrant entertainment with renowned DJs and special performances by Mokobé. Don’t miss out on this ultimate street basketball and urban culture event. The…
