China, Nigeria to push for regional monetary, financial cooperation
September 4, 2024 China and Nigeria will encourage flexible and diverse regional monetary and financial cooperation, such as local currency swaps, to promote bilateral trade, according to a joint statement…
At least 12 migrants dead after vessel capsizes in Channel
September 4, 2024 At least 12 migrants died on Tuesday after their boat capsized on its way across the Channel to Britain, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, adding that…
‘I’m loyal, sir’, by Pius Mordi
These are unusual times for Nigerians. Having been reduced to the nadir of multi-dimensional poverty, the government now holds the key to healthy living. It no longer matters if there…
Telecoms workers threaten strike over anti-labour practices
Sept. 3, 2024 Telecommunication workers have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective Sept. 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. over what they described as prevalent precarious…
Tinubu assures completion of Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway projects
Sept. 3, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday gave assurances that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway project would be completed to the satisfaction of Nigeria and West Africa at large. Tinubu said…
Betsy: Reject Obaseki’s N50m bribe-for-protest against Oshiomhole, Osifo Urges Edo women
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has been criticized for allegedly paying out N50 million of tax-payers money to some women to demonstrate against former Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole,…
Tinubu in China, ties up multiple partnerships with Xi Jinping
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders also agreed…
Court orders arrest of British citizen linked to protests
September 3, 2024 A Nigerian court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a British national and two Nigerians the police want to charge with treason and inciting the army…
FG approves establishment of ‘Youth House’ to address youth needs
Sept. 3, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of ‘Youth House’ in Abuja, an innovative gathering place to address the needs of young individuals from diverse cultural and…
FG, Chinese company sign 2 MoUs on renewable energy
Sept 3, 2024 The Federal Government on Tuesday signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with a Chinese Company, Mutual Commitment Company (MCC) limited on renewable energy. This is contained in…