The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the largest backer of new business ventures in Africa, pledging $110bn between 2019 and 2023. Of this, $72bn targets renewable energy projects, according to data from FT Locations, the world’s most comprehensive and trusted provider of investment promotion and economic development data. These …
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Hajia Maryam Namadi, the mother of Jigawa State Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, had died. The news was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel. The statement confirmed that she died early on Wednesday. Her burial was scheduled for 4:30 pm today in her hometown …
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THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has promised to support media outlets with tools and technology that will allow them work more efficiently and reach wider audience in 2025. The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms Paola Pace, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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MOZAMBIQUE has been plunged into turmoil, with at least 21 fatalities reported after the Constitutional Council upheld the ruling Frelimo party’s controversial election win on Monday. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda confirmed the death toll late Tuesday, describing the situation as critical. Protests erupted nationwide, driven by opposition groups and supporters who claim …
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THE Abuja High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other respondents from selling a disputed property at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Zubairu granted the injunction following an ex-parte motion moved by …
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WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 24th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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MANCHESTER United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has expressed his expectations for forward Marcus Rashford, indicating that the player will remain sidelined until he demonstrates a return to the high standards that the club demands. Marcus Rashford, who has been a crucial player for United in the past, has notably been left …
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THE Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area has concluded plans to rename Liverpool Road in Oshodi-Isolo after Seyi Tinubu. The Chairman of the LGA, Kehinde Oloyede, confirmed the decision to rename the road after the son of President Bola Tinubu. Oloyede gave the confirmation on Tuesday in a statement he shared on …
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THE Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment of 160 individuals to the positions of Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants across all 33 Local Government areas within the state. The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, announced this in Ibadan, the state capital. The …
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FORMER federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his refusal to investigate military spending under his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, argued that Tinubu’s stance contradicted his ongoing probe into the activities of the Central Bank of …
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