Mass Housing: FMBN approves 420 mortgage applications worth N14.2bn
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says 420 mortgage applications worth N14.2 billion have been approved so far. Mr. Shehu Osidi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the…
Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
The Ghanaian government has announced plans to evacuate 300 of its nationals from South Africa following a violent surge in xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Foreign Minister Samuel…
Dangote Cement Explores Secondary Listing on London Stock Exchange
Dangote Cement PLC has announced that it is in the preliminary stages of considering a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The move is aimed at expanding the…
FG sets June 17 for digital switchover inauguration
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover (DSO) project is ready for commissioning on June 17. Idris disclosed this on Wednesday…
24,000 Nigerians to benefit from $65m World Bank funding- NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards…
NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn Canadian loud at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of N10.4billion at…
Police rescues abducted toddler, foils mob attack in Delta
The Delta Police Command has rescued a two-year-old child allegedly abducted in Warri and prevented the mob lynching of a suspect linked to the crime. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright…
Nigeria leads Africa’s drive to cut road crashes by 50% — FRSC
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed says Nigeria is positioned to lead Africa in road safety advancement, collaboration, and integration. Mohammed said this in an…
Police Rescue U.S.-Based Doctor from Mob Action in Ibadan Over False Kidnap Alarm
The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a United States of America-based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Afolabi, from being mobbed over alleged kidnapping. The Police Public Relations Officer in…
NHCR seeks stronger collaboration on human rights protection nationwide
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human…