Nigeria Ramps Up Oil Production to Cushion Global Economic Shock
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is ramping up crude oil production to shield its economy from fresh global shocks triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Federal Government said output has risen to about 1.86 million barrels per day, as part of urgent efforts to boost foreign exchange earnings and […]
SEC Orders Immediate Freeze of Terror-Linked Assets in Nigerian Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed an immediate freeze on the assets of 13 individuals and entities recently linked to terrorism financing activities within the capital market. The directive, issued to all Capital Market Operators (CMOs), follows the designation of 10 individuals and three organizations on the Nigeria Sanctions […]
FG Directs Dangote to Boost Sugar Production to 600,000MT by 2030
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, directing the Dangote Group to increase local production to 600,000 metric tonnes annually by 2030. Minister of State for Industry, John Owan-Enoh, gave the directive during a visit to the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Numan, Adamawa State. Nigeria […]
NDLEA Arrests 93-Year-Old, Doctor Over Drug Trafficking
By: Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 93-year-old man and a medical doctor in a series of operations that expose the widening reach of drug trafficking across Nigeria. The agency says the arrests followed intelligence-led raids across multiple states, revealing a network that cuts across age, class, […]
Nigeria Sweep Titles at IHF Zone 3 Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s youth handball teams stamped their authority on the regional stage with a remarkable double victory at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase, held in Lomé, Togo at the weekend. The Under-18 side delivered a dominant performance in the final, overpowering Ivory Coast 32–19 to secure the title. Displaying composure, structure, […]
Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic 11-Day Africa Tour
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV will on Monday begin an 11-day visit to four African countries—Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—marking his first major international trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church last year. The 70-year-old pontiff is expected to address key global and regional issues, including interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, inequality and […]
Youth Key to Reviving Nigeria’s Agriculture, Achieving Food Security – Kyari
By Julian Osamoto Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified youth participation as a critical driver in revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector and achieving sustainable food security. The Minister, Abubakar Kyari, said empowering young people through access to finance, technology and innovation will accelerate agricultural development and strengthen agribusiness across the country. He made […]
Min Aung Hlaing Takes oath as Myanmar President Amid Criticism
By Oluwakemi Kindness Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been sworn in as the country’s new president, five years after staging a coup that plunged the nation into civil war. Speaking at his inauguration in Naypyidaw on Friday, the 69-year-old general claimed Myanmar had “returned to the path of democracy” and was moving toward […]
Katsina plans mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples, Makes Counselling Mandatory
By Oluwakemi Kindness Katsina State Government has commenced arrangements for a large-scale mass wedding programme, “Auren Gaya,” targeting 1,000 couples. The initiative aims to promote family stability and support low-income families, with 2,000 individuals set to benefit. Screening and training of participants are already underway across local government areas. All intending couples must undergo compulsory […]
Tinubu Vows Renewed Push Against Terrorists After Borno Attack
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI, following a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was confirmed by the Defence Headquarters. According […]