Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according…
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar fell to a six-month low of N1,625.88/$1 on the official NAFEM market on Wednesday, August 4, 2024. This marks the lowest exchange rate since March 8, 2024, when it was recorded…
The UN has expressed its readiness to partner with Nigeria to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity in the country. UN Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Amina Mohammed, made this pledge when she visited the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
Nigeria is advocating for a strengthened partnership with the United Nations to advance sustainable agricultural development and enhance food security. This appeal was made in Abuja on Tuesday during the visit of UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed, who engaged…
By Esther Agbo Nigeria is urgently seeking the World Bank’s approval for a third restructuring of its $180.2 million Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project, as the country faces an intensifying food and nutrition crisis in its northern regions. …
Nigeria is set to deepen its bilateral relations with Indonesia as the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum kicks off in Bali from 1-3 September 2024. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the forum, representing…
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen defence industry cooperation. The sighing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday in Abuja. The event took place after a brief visit by the Egyptian delegation…
By Esther Agbo Taking a step toward diversifying Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Government has appointed 23 fund managers to steer the $10 billion Nigeria Global Investment Fund (NGIF), a cornerstone initiative aimed at transforming critical sectors across the nation. This…
The United Nations reported that over 4,500 civilians were killed in conflict-related violence in North East Nigeria in 2023. This information was provided by David Lubari Lominyo, Head of the UN sub-office in Damaturu, Yobe State, during a press briefing…
By Dakuku Peterside Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding of a…
