Nigeria, most attractive investment destination in Africa – FirstBank, BOI
With population in excess of 200 million and access to market across the continent, Nigeria is the most attractive destination for investment in Africa, economic […]
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Bandits attack Sokoto communities, kill 15 persons
……….As Gov. Tambuwal presents over 188bn 2022 budget By ANKELI EMMANUEL Sokoto – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed about 15 people during attacks […]
Another strike looms as ASUU issues 3-week ultimatum to FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all issues in the December 2020 Agreement. […]
In Gen. Zirkisu’s honour, Zulum postpones southern Borno projects’ commissioning, to visit bereaved family
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Zulum has postponed his scheduled commissioning of projects across LGAs in southern Borno, to honour the Commander, 28 […]
More than 45,000 children released from detention since April 2020 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – More than 45,000 children have been released from detention and safely returned to family or an appropriate alternative since the […]
Anambra Govt declares Tuesday public holiday to honor Nnamdi Azikiwe
By BABARA KALU, Akwa – Anambra State Government has declared Tuesday as a public holiday in honour of Nigeria’s first president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who […]
We appreciate your support for the Nigeria economy, Buhari assures AfreximBank
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Durban, South Africa assured that the Nigerian government will continue to support efforts to […]
Orji Kalu mourns Sani Dangote
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the President of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over the death […]
Gov Ortom congratulates Sen. Iyorchia Ayu at 69
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated the National Chairman-elect of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu on […]
PHOTOS: Brutal revenge, Nigerian troops kill ISWAP commander, 37 other terrorists at Askira
Nigerian troops have eliminated a top-ranking Commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorists in a brutal military offensive at […]
Sani-Dangote, brother to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is dead
The Vice President of The Dangote Group and brother to Aliko Dangote, Sani Dangote, is dead. Sani Dangote reportedly died after a protracted illness in […]
2021 Floods: Bauchi to access N30bn World Bank grants – Official
The Bauchi state government is poised to access N30billion grant from the World Bank, to address the state’s myriad environmental challenges, Kabir Ibrahim, The Director-General […]
Petrol queues resurface in Abuja over fear of price hike, scarcity
Long queues have resurfaced in Abuja filling states as motorists struggle to purchase Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
44 newcomers boost Forbes’ 400 list of America’s richest people, Trump still out
American business magazine, Forbes, says 44 newcomers joined its list of 400 America’s richest people in 2021, a post on its verified Instagram page @Forbes […]
Police repel bandits’ attack, rescue 11 victims, recover rustled cattle in Katsina
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Men of The Katsina Stste Police Command have repelled an attack by bandits on Gidan Duka village, in Kankara Local […]
ECOWAS, EU empower 50 graduates with business start-up packs in Cross River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – In a collaborative efforts aimed at preventing further proliferation of illicit trafficking and flow of Small Arms and Light Weapon (SALW) […]
NCC 2021 BMR: Akande, Danbatta commit to drive next phase of industry growth
As the three-day 2021 Board and Management Retreat (BMR) organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) comes to a close, the Executive Vice Chairman and […]
DHQ denies warning politicians, officers against coup
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as misleading, a publication by an online newspaper (not NATIONAL ACCORD) on Nigeria military […]
UNIABUJA honours 44 staff for role in rescue of abducted staff
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The management of University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has honoured 44 staff of the Safety Unit of the university for their […]
Gov. Wike vows to defend the Odili’s at all cost
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says his administration will stop at nothing to defend the former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili and members […]