U.S. unveils global food security strategy for Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria. Melissa Jones, Mission Director, USAID, who…
Why E-commerce is Thriving in South Africa
South Africa’s ecommerce sector is expected to exceed USD21 billion by 2025, with more than one billion transactions per year. This is largely due to the proliferation of smart devices…
Breaking! French media group, Canal+, offers to buy Multichoice for $1.9bn
French media group Vivendi’s Canal+ made an all-cash mandatory offer on Monday to buy all the shares of South African broadcaster MultiChoice it does not already own for 35 billion…
In defence of the Nigerian economy, by IMPI
We have observed with dismay the seeming congenital amplification of the numbers of companies that had shut down operations in Nigeria or relocated out of the country by corporate sector…
Nigeria crude production hits 1.476mbp/d, highest in 3 years
Nigeria’s oil production is steadily rising, hitting 1.476 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, the highest in more than three years, OPEC data showed, as the military and private…
Stop comparing Nigeria with Venezuela: FG knocks PDP governors
Governors elected on the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) platform met yesterday in Bauchi State and addressed a press conference, where their Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed, read out their position…
A-Z of AFCON: Key moments of a tournament of drama, twists, fairytales
A goal glut, shocks galore, a Moroccan red-carded twice, an astonishing comeback by hosts Ivory Coast to win Sunday’s final after two group losses. The 2024 Africa Cup of…
Super Eagles hold nerve to edge past South Africa in dramatic semi-final
Nigeria sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 after battling through 4-2 on penalties in…
AFCON 2023: Eagles dedicate win against Angola to late Okwaraji
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the memory of late…
Mining Development: Nigeria, US Explore Areas of Strategic Partnership
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States (US) as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development….