THE International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has predicted that Nigeria’s economy will reach $1.85 trillion by 2029 in terms of purchasing power parity. This forecast suggests a significant growth trajectory for the country’s economy over the next five years. According to the IMF data, Nigeria’s gross domestic product in PPP …
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja, Prof. Rasheed Na’Allah, to appear before it on June 13 to show cause why the planned inauguration of the newly elected Internal Governing Council Members of the institution should not be stopped. …
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun presented N4 billion in bond certificates to both state and local government retirees in the state on Friday. Presenting the bond certificates, Adeleke said that out of the figure, retirees at the state level would receive N1.59 billion, while retirees at the local government level …
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Prof Romanus Ezeokonkwo, the incumbent Deputy Vice-chancellor, Administration at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has been elected as the Acting Vice-chancellor of the university. Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Public Relations Officer of the university, made the disclosure in a statement issued at the end of the 422nd session of …
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, swore in four new permanent secretaries on Friday with a promise that his administration would continue to create the necessary ambience for the optimal development of the state. The new permanent secretaries are: Mr. Bernard Olanrewaju Ogunyinka, Mr. Augustine Adekunle Oyesanwen, Engr. Olanike Olawunmi …
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Big Brother Naija Reality TV star and chef, Uriel Oputa, popularly known as Uriel, says critics questioning her single status should back off as marriage is not for everyone. Uriel, who is also an entrepreneur and chef, took to her Instagram account, @urielmusicstar, to address the issue, saying that marriage …
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A bomb dating back to World War II was found on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport on Friday. The police said that it was a phosphorus bomb that was discovered during construction work. According to the police, incendiary bombs containing white phosphorus were used on a large scale during World …
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The Honourable Minister of Defense, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has restated the government’s commitment to tackle the challenges facing the nation, such as illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, piracy, illegal fishing, and water trespassing, among others. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Maritime Security Unit of the Deep …
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An Israeli air strike on a UN school in central Gaza has resulted in the deaths of more than 27 displaced people, according to local residents. The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was housing hundreds of people who had been displaced by ongoing conflict. The Israeli military confirmed …
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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has said that humanitarian partners will need $4.7 billion to assist 20.9 million vulnerable people in parts of Nigeria, Chad, and five other African countries. This was disclosed in its 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Requirements Overview report, published on its …
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