AfCFTA: FG opens $1 Bn financing window for Nigerian businesses to accelerate export growth
The Federal Government says it has unveiled opportunities for businesses to access one billion dollars AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility aimed at boosting production, competitiveness and intra-African trade. Dr. Jumoke…
N3.6bn Money Laundering: EFCC Quizzes Banker, BDC Operator in Benin
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, have interrogated a banker and a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator over their alleged involvement in a multi-billion…
INEC appeals conflicting court judgments over 2027 elections timetable
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the recent conflicting Federal High Court judgments regarding its powers to set timelines for the…
No Herdsmen Attack on Enugu School: Police Probe Source of False Social Media Report
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced the investigation of the originators of a social media report alleging armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu Local Government Area. In…
Nigeria ready to evacuate first batch of citizens from South Africa
The Federal Government says it is set to evacuate the first batch of Nigerians from South Africa following reported xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. The spokesperson of the Ministry of…
Senate Urges FG to Ban Textile Imports, Revive Local Industry to Boost Jobs
The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to ban importation of textile materials and revive Nigeria’s textile industry to create jobs for the growing unemployed population. The resolution followed…
Red Cross deploys rescue teams after train derailment in Delta
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) says its Delta State Branch has deployed emergency teams for search, rescue and life-saving operations following a train derailment in Agbor, Delta. This is…
Ogun: Army confirms soldier, four hostages killed in foiled kidnapping attempt
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier and four hostages during a foiled kidnapping attempt targeting Chinese expatriates at Magbon Village in Mowe area of Ogun. Maj….
Cholera outbreak in Borno kills 74, infects thousands since May
A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected over 7,800, overwhelming health facilities, aid group Médecins Sans…
Peter Obi decries Tinubu’s excessive borrowing without accountability; total debt now N200trn
The 2027 Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has uncovered stark impropriety in Bola Tinubu’s three-year reign and asks for an explanation. Obi, who took…
