Nigeria-UK trade to nose up as PM leaves with fond memories
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, says she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK. She spoke with newsmen…
UK unveils £70m tech programme to create 100,000 jobs
The UK Government has announced a new £70-million programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria says the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin. Baldwin said this during a business…
Ambode, May seek to sustain UK/Lagos trade relationship, UK explores Fintech
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday received the British Prime Minister, Theresa May in Lagos, affirming that the State remains a choice destination for investors from the United…
Forex Scam: MTN, Citibank, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered, Diamond to refund $8.13bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed heavy sanctions totaling N5.87 billion on four banks and asked same to refund the sum of $8,134,312,397.63 for ‘flagrant violation of extant…
2019 Elections will be free, fair, credible, Buhari assures UK Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja assured UK Prime Minister Theresa May of his commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2019. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s…
Israel pledges to assist Nigeria to tackle cyber crimes, security
Israel on Wednesday pledged to assist Nigeria in tackling cyber crime and Homeland Security (HLS) internal insecurity using modern technology. Mr Nadav Goren, Head of Mission, made this known at the…
British Prime Minister, Theresa May arrives in Lagos
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Wednesday afternoon arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Ikeja, as part of her visit to Lagos State, where she is billed to spend time…
We must continuously train to defend Nigeria – Turkur Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has stressed the need for continuous training of troops to be able to defeat the enemy, defend the nation, as well as…
WHO endorses campaign to protect health workers, facilities from attack
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed ongoing campaign for the protection of healthcare facilities and workers in vulnerable environments championed by Ethics Resource Centre (ERC). The News Agency…
Nigeria to begin production of pulses in 2019 for export –Ogbeh
Nigeria is to begin the production of pulses for export to India by 2019, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said. Ogbeh made this known in Abuja on…