The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to grow the country’s diaspora reserves to $1 billion by 2026. CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this target on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the…
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its two-day strike after reaching an agreement with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. NUPENG’s National President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed the development, disclosing that the Dangote refinery management,…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II, Ward 3, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement took place during a well-attended meeting…
The Federal Government has called on leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms to return to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, assuring that the obstacles which forced their exit have been dismantled through sweeping reforms and fresh incentives. Minister of…
The Super Eagles touched down in Bloemfontein on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa, but star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out through injury. Osimhen limped off in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo…
A civil society coalition, Mass Action Against Economic Saboteurs (MAAES), has cautioned the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against endangering national stability with its planned industrial action targeting the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a statement issued…
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Friday that head coach Luis Enrique fractured his collarbone after a cycling accident. The club said in a statement on X: “Following a cycling accident… Luis Enrique was treated by the emergency services and will undergo…
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on his players to stay focused as they prepare for Saturday’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Uyo. The Super Eagles sit fourth in Group C after a string of draws, and victory…
The world watched as Simon Ekpa, a controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, was tried and sentenced to six years in a Finnish court for terrorism-related offenses. Justice in Finland moved swiftly. Evidence was presented, charges were addressed,…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to support security agencies with timely information to help tackle insecurity across the country. Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Oniru, made the appeal at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Lafia on…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, urging them to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh,…
Barely ten days after the Kaduna–Abuja train derailment that left 20 passengers injured, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a sweeping management shake-up across its operational districts. In a circular signed by the Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, and…
Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence firmly on track with a commanding 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night. The world number one wasted little time asserting his dominance, racing…
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has assured party members that the forthcoming convention in November will be transparent, credible, and free of manipulation. Speaking at the inauguration of…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has commiserated with the family of John Anzaku following the death of Cecilia Anzaku, the party’s door-to-door women’s coordinator. Obi, who visited the family residence in Gidan…