FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualify for next round despite draw
Ukraine and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw at a chilly Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday to close out Group D at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland but…
MacArthur Foundation Commits over N12.3bn on Nigeria for good governance
The MacArthur Foundation has committed not less than $34.2 million or N12.3 billion between 2017 and 2018 as part of efforts in checkmating social challenges in Nigeria, Economic Confidential can…
Oil prices surge amid Venezuela crisis, low US imports
Oil prices rose for a third day on Thursday pushed up by lower imports into the United States amid OPEC efforts to tighten the market as well as Venezuela struggles…
Growing violence awakens global interest in Nigeria election; US, UN wary
Growing violence and hates speeches ahead of the 2019 general elections have ignited more vigilance from the United States and United Nations with the US mulling more support to Africa’s…
World Debt Record Hit $184trn in 2017, US, China, Japan Top Borrowers List– IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says world debt has hit an all-time high record of $184 trillion, an upward review from the $182 trillion it reported the week…
WHO uncovers big variations in antibiotics consumption…Calls for Urgent Action to Slash Unnecessary Consumption of the Medicines
Antibiotics are used far more in some countries than in others, a survey by the World Health Organization showed on Monday, suggesting that urgent action was…
Indonesia Authorities confirm 5,000 still missing after quake and tsunami
Indonesian officials have indicated that many more people may have died in a quake disaster than the current toll, with 5,000 still unaccounted for as the search for bodies will…
Nigeria is a leader and a friend, says US Govt
The U.S. has described Nigeria as an indisputable leader in Africa, a friend and a key partner of the U.S. In a statement issued by the Secretary of State, Michael…
Air Peace rewards victorious Anambra students with Free tickets
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has given the five Anambra students and their teachers who won the recent “Technology Challenge” in the United States return tickets from Owerri to facilitate their…
Khamenei accuses U.S, Israel of waging media war to discourage Iranians:
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday accused the U.S. and Israel of waging a media war to discourage Iranians, state TV reported, as the country faces economic hardship…