…Set to roll out 100 electric buses …Secures $1.1bn AfDB investment to electrify 5m Nigerians by 2026 …As IFC announces $70m commitment to Nigerian renewable energy companies By Matthew Denis, Abuja As part of ongoing efforts at the ongoing Africa…
By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna United States President, Donald Trump has suspended financial support for the Human Immune Virus, (HIV) treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries. The executive order issued by Trump on his first day in office will…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. The applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting laws…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has called for enhanced trade relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon, to foster unity and economic growth. Zulum made the call on Tuesday at a bilateral meeting between officials of the two countries…
By Bolanle Bolawole When I asked the rhetorical question: “Are Yoruba the ‘problem’ with Nigeria?”, more responders answered “No” than “Yes”. Many said Nigeria, indeed, was – and still is – the problem with the Yoruba – a cog in…
By Dakuku Peterside The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era that rivals the Industrial Revolution in its transformative potential. At the forefront of this…
Nigeria’s population growth has reached a critical juncture, with rapid increases in numbers placing immense pressure on the nation’s resources, economy, and infrastructure. By the end of 2025, the country’s population is expected to reach 237 million, an increase of…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to build the capacity of their geological agencies by leveraging the breakthroughs recorded by Saudi firms in mineral exploration. Segun Tomori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that Nigeria and Egypt have agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties and bolster comprehensive partnership between them. The agreement seeks to promote mutual integration in tackling continental challenges and waive visas for…
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s inflation rate has once again risen, from 33.60% in November to 34.8% in December 2024. This continual increase in inflation is a growing concern for the nation, particularly since the current…
