On behalf of the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture Powered by Zik of Africa Foundation, I am delighted to extend profound congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term in office. This outstanding achievement...
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President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The BNC, scheduled for Dec. 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on Dec. 2, at the South African...
Team Nigeria Armed Forces topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended on Saturday night. Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze across 21 sports, according to the medal table. Algeria came...
Of all the ills that afflict a democracy, a stubborn virus in the party system is the most lethal. Where politicians treat the party system as their exclusive preserve, to do as they wish, it is hard for the system to self- correct let alone see that there is...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France, that will ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Earlier, President Tinubu and President Macron witnessed the...
Global Leaders Convene at NDLEA Headquarters to Advance “Investing in Prevention” Strategy for Combating Substance Abuse A landmark event took place at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Headquarters in Jahi, Abuja, as international delegates and global experts joined forces to discuss strategies for combating substance abuse through...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has lauded the amicable relations with French President Emmanuel Macron, appreciating his interest in Africa. Tinubu expressed confidence that Macron’s goodwill would foster stronger bilateral ties, benefiting the entire continent. At the State Dinner organised by the French government for President...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As part of elevation of the China-Nigeria relation to a more comprehensive strategic partnership, the Hunan Province and the Federal Capital Territory Administration have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, environment amongst other areas of interest. The FCT Minister...
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place decline. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now...
High Chief Michael Bishop Ayogu, HPNA, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, others Headline Honorees at the 5th Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture 2024 in Abuja The 5th edition of the prestigious Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture 2024 was a momentous celebration of excellence, philanthropy, and societal impact. Held in...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the country. Macron greeted his counterpart at the historic Invalides memorial complex, with the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades. The two national anthems rang out in the courtyard of one...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, have arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5.10 p.m., Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French...
Former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Idi Farouk, has described Dangote Oil Refinery as Nigeria’s pride that must be guided against any sabotage. Farouk, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure his directive...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Kazadi Walter, has said the organization has reached around 2 million people, which is about 54.4% of the targeted population, through 58 implementing partners. These partners according to him are spread across 27 locations in Borno,...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said the rising food prices is partly responsible for worsening headline inflation in the country. The Governor of CBN, Mr Yemi Cardoso, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while presenting the communique from the 298th meeting of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy...
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has further raised interest rate by 25 basis points to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent. The Governor of the CBN and Chairman of the MPC, Yemi Cardoso, announced the raise on Tuesday in Abuja, while...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr....
You can buy and sell US stocks from Nigeria and make a killing on the stock exchange. Investing in shares comes with risks, so take your time to study the market. Be driven by knowledge, not by greed. Greed based investment will bleed you, but knowledge based investment can...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth...