The Federal Government and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and deepening trade relations. Amb. Nura Rimi, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, said this at the Inaugural Nigeria-UK Business Dialogue in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries signed a…
The African Union (AU) has pledged $800,000 fund to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), to strengthen counter terrorism campaign in the Lake Chad Basin. The AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Adeoye Bankole stated this at the inauguration of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno. Bankole…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has lambasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the timing of his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), accusing him of seeking political attention during a period of national mourning. In a post on his verified X account, Keyamo expressed dismay that Atiku chose to…
Governor Hyacinth Alia has welcomed the outcome of a reconciliation meeting involving stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, describing it as a step towards restoring unity within the party. According to a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, the governor commended stakeholders for responding to…
Brent crude oil prices surged above $84 a barrel on Monday, rising more than 5% in response to an unexpected announcement from OPEC+ oil producers that they would be cutting output by more than one million barrels of oil per day. This move was made by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and several Gulf states, and was…
Proceedings in the corruption trial of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika were adjourned on Tuesday after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to provide crucial documents before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sirika is being tried alongside his younger brother, Ahmad Abubakar, as well as Al-Buraq Limited and Enginos Nigeria Limited, on…
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have raised their short message service (SMS) alert charges by 50 per cent with effect from today, May 1. Among the banks are Guaranty Trust Bank, Ecobank as well as others that have informed their customers of the increase of the charges to N6 per one SMS. While GTBank announced a…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Tinubu gave the honour on Sunday during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential, Abuja. The president said that the award was bestowed on the Indian leader…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for investigations into the alleged false cancer claims used to solicit public donations, warning that such acts could erode trust in genuine cases. The society’s National Director of Publicity, Mr Bashir Mohammed, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the society’s attention…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday, fired back at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George over claims that the party made him. Wike, speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, dismissed George’s remarks, insisting that he was the one who boosted the PDP’s popularity and electoral success, unlike…
