World Bank Extends Nigeria’s $430m NIN Enrollment Facility to 2026 The World Bank has extended a $430 million facility to support Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment project until 2026, following the country’s failure to meet its June 2024 target…
Concerns over Naira and Inflation as Money Supply Hits N99.23trn Nigeria’s money supply (M3) reached a record N99.23 trillion in May 2024, raising concerns about the naira and persistent inflationary pressure. This figure marks a 78.18% increase from N55.69 trillion…
Our Goal: Producing 40% of Nigeria’s Vehicle Components – Osanipin, DG, NADDC. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, the new Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), aims to boost local manufacturing of vehicle components in Nigeria. Osanipin, who…
Edo Guber: Omobayo Welcomes 500 APC, LP Defectors for Ighodalo. EDO STATE – Deputy Governor Godwins Omobayo has successfully welcomed over 500 defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This…
Leak Official Documents, Risk Jail – FG Warns ABUJA – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the unauthorized disclosure or leakage of official documents, emphasizing that such actions are punishable offenses under Nigerian law. This warning was…
Obasanjo Visits South-East Governors, Pushes for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release. ENUGU – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the South-East Governors on Tuesday, urging them to advocate for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).…
Yiaga Africa Trains Personnel for Observer Duties Ahead of Edo 2024 Governorship Elections. BENIN CITY – With the Edo State governorship elections set for September 21, 2024, Yiaga Africa has started training personnel for observer duties. This was revealed in…
Robinhood Acquires AI Platform Pluto to Enhance Investment App with Cutting-Edge Tools PALO ALTO – Investment app Robinhood is expanding its AI capabilities with the acquisition of Pluto Capital, Inc., an AI-powered research platform. The deal, announced on Monday, aims…
Jude Bellingham Faces Potential Ban After Controversial Gesture in England’s Win Over Slovakia Jude Bellingham, a key player for Real Madrid and the England national team, could face a suspension following a controversial gesture during England’s 2-1 victory over Slovakia…
Samuel Eto’o to Sue CAF Following Match-Fixing Hearing. Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and a legendary former footballer, has declared his intention to sue the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a disciplinary hearing concerning…
Euro 2024: Diogo Costa Saves Ronaldo’s Blushes as Portugal Survive Slovenia Scare FRANKFURT – In a night filled with tension and drama at the Frankfurt Arena, Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero, helping Portugal secure a quarterfinal spot…
Super Eagles Star Ademola Lookman Wins Best African Player Award in Ghana ACCRA – Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has won the Best African International Footballer award at the Ghana Football Awards held in Accra. Key Highlights: Award Recognition: Lookman…
Labour Party to Deploy Mobile App for Membership Drive Ahead of 2027 Elections ABUJA – The Labour Party (LP) has announced its plan to go digital with the launch of a mobile app for membership registration. This app will enable…
Religious Leaders Not Subordinate to Traditional Rulers: Group Disagrees with Soun on Chieftaincy Laws. In Ogbomoso, the Ogbomoso Muslim Youth Forum (OMYF) contested the notion that religious leaders fall under the authority of traditional rulers according to Oyo State’s chieftaincy…
Economic Crisis: Slump in Port Operations Puts 40,000 Jobs at Risk — Investigation LAGOS — A significant reduction in vessel calls at Nigeria’s ports has thrown the maritime sector into turmoil, with businesses suffering due to the ongoing foreign exchange…