Violent extremism growing in scope, impact in West Africa – UNDP
Nov. 6, 2023 The UNDP says Nigeria is making huge efforts in partnership with relevant stakeholders to substantially reduce violent extremism in the country. The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr…
Nigeria’s naira firms on black market, central bank settles FX forwards
November 6, 2023 Nigeria’s naira firmed to 1,000 per dollar on the black market on Monday, online platform abokiFX showed, recovering from a record low of 1,300 naira, after the…
Africa Investment Forum mobilises $142bn investment interest in 5 yrs- AfDB
Nov. 6, 2023 The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), has mobilised close to 142 billion dollars in investment interest since 2018. AfDB in a statement,…
US-Africa program should be extended through 2041 – Senate Democrat says
November 6, 2023 A trade program that grants exports from qualifying African countries duty-free access to the U.S. market should be extended by 16 years, said Democratic Senator Chris Coons,…
ICAN audit ranking: Ekiti, Lagos, Osun earn excellent rating as some states consistently improved their rankings over the years
Nov. 6, 2023 Ekiti, Lagos and Osun States have topped rankings in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Accountability Index rating system for states’ compliance with audit rules…
Opening of Oyingbo flyover marks delivery of second Red Line train infrastructure
Nov. 6, 2023 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, opened the T-shaped Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to traffic, marking the delivery of another ancillary infrastructure of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red…
Over 10,000 Nigerian students admitted in Australian Universities in 4 years – Official
Nov. 4, 2023 Mr Matthew Mechan, Deputy High Commissioner, Australia, Australian High Commission, says not less than 10,000 Nigerian students have been given admissions in Australian universities between 2015 and…
Inferior ropes can cause ship mishap, firm warns
A CAMPAIGN for the use of mooring ropes that can withstand any weather condition has begun by a marine and investment services firm. According to the company, the importance…
U.S. business wants Africa trade certainty – Biden official says
November 4, 2023 U.S. businesses want certainty over the future of Washington’s flagship trade programme for Africa as they reduce their dependence on China and consider investing on the continent,…
Biden wants to improve U.S.-Africa trade programme, not just renew it – Blinken
November 3, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration wants to work with Congress to improve the United States’ flagship trade programme with Africa, not just renew it without changes, U.S. Secretary…