Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed the immediate deployment of elements of its regional Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, following heightened security concerns triggered by the recently foiled coup attempt in the country. The directive was announced in a communique issued on Sunday in...
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Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sunday’s military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon, reliable security sources have confirmed. The aircraft, which took off from Lagos earlier on Sunday, were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Nigeria intensifies surveillance and monitoring of the rapidly...
Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Mr. Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term in office as President of that country. Senator Shettima is expected to join other leaders across Africa and beyond to...
France has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as President Emmanuel Macron has said his country stands firmly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the nation’s growing security threats. In a message posted on his X handle, Macron revealed that he had a direct conversation with President Tinubu,...
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has strongly dismissed a report by SaharaReporters alleging that he was listed among individuals linked to terrorism financing in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said his attention was drawn to...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched a one billion naira family-based business grant initiative in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the programme as a model for translating democratic promises into tangible economic empowerment at the grassroots level. He said the administration of President Bola...
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) has said more than 100,000 vehicles in Nigeria now use CNG. The Executive Chairman/CEO, PiCNG, Mr Ismaeel Ahmed said this on Friday in Abuja. Ahmed spoke at the Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited CNG products unveiling and stakeholders’...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles by the Tinubu led administration as part of early mobilisation for the 2027 elections, describing the action as a reckless display of insensitivity at a time Nigerians are battling severe economic hardship. In a strongly worded...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has identified Imo State as a major pillar in Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda primed for rapid growth in technology, gas utilisation, agro-industrial processing and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). He said the government is committed to providing access to financing through the Bank of Industry...
Former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, says the world cannot overcome its biggest crises — from climate change to sustainable development — without Africa at the centre of global solutions. Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, themed “ _Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership,...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has called time on his international career—just weeks before Nigeria kicks off its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on December 21. The 31-year-old defender, who has been a pillar in Nigeria’s backline for nearly a decade, made the surprise announcement on Thursday...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence...
Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has given a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s investment climate, describing the country as a rising destination for global investors. Johnson made the remark while speaking at the Imo Economic Summit, where he commended the state’s progress and Nigeria’s vast economic promise....
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia No fewer than 250 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme of Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. The programme aims to empower persons with disabilities through business recapitalization grants, aligning with President Bola...
Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akuta, has called on Nigerians—especially supporters in Benue State—to strengthen their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the nation heads toward the 2027 elections. Speaking in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Akuta...
In a move that could reshape Nigeria’s diplomatic landscape, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The roster includes 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career nominees, signalling a blend of experience, political influence, and strategic appointments. Senate President Godswill...
United States (US) has unveiled a new wave of visa restrictions targeting anyone involved in the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, a move Washington says is part of a broader push to defend global religious freedom. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure on Wednesday in a...
National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the adhoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has implored state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, the organised private sector, and other stakeholders to do more in advancing the business environment in Nigeria. He acknowledged the successes recorded this year, describing them “as the triumph of collaboration...
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said the average retail price of a litre of petrol witnessed a drop from N1,184.83 in October 2024 to N1,052.31 in October 2025. The NBS made this known in its Petrol Price Watch for October 2025 released in Abuja on Wednesday. It stated...