The Federal Government has confirmed that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have granted ‘agrément’ to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, signalling progress in efforts to fill long-vacant diplomatic positions. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued on …
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US City Honours Kegites, Issues Proclamation
Mother Africa shone brightly at the weekend in the United States of America when the Indianapolis-Marion City-County issued a formal declaration in honour of Nigeria’s iconic socio-cultural organisation, the Kegites Club. In the declaration, the county said it fully identified with the pivotal roles that the Americana Archaivar Plus Convergence …
Read More »UK rolls the carpet for Tinubu’s State visit, announces road closures, no-fly zones
Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit in the company of his wife Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, March 18, with a reception …
Read More »614,937 lives lost to kidnapping, N2 trillion ransom payment alarming – IHRC decries insecurity
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT Global) has raised serious concern over what it described as alarming figures on kidnapping across Nigeria. The group insisted that the right to life is sacred and non-negotiable. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, …
Read More »Naira Closes Friday Trade Lower At N1,346.32/$
The foreign exchange market closed Friday on a weaker note as sustained demand for dollars outweighed supply throughout the trading session. File photo of naira and dollar notes Market activity remained strong, with demand skewed to the bid side, putting upward pressure on exchange rates. As a result, the …
Read More »Forging Digital Trust: Techinnovate Aligns African Banks and Regulators with Global Cyber Standards
Techinnovate Group, a leading Africa-focused digital advisory firm, has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to building secure, collaborative, and future-ready ecosystems for Africa’s financial services and digital economy sectors. Led by CEO Samuel Ubido, the mission brought together senior executives from Nigeria’s banking industry, …
Read More »Eko Drive’s Third Car Exhibition Ignites Passion for Future of Supercars in Nigeria
Eko Drive’s Third Car exhibition has revved up excitement among automobile lovers, showcasing the latest supercars, bikes and igniting a passion for automotive innovation. This year’s edition, held at the Alliance Francaise de Lagos, drew hundreds of automotive enthusiasts – sport cars, super cars, power bike lovers – solidifying Nigeria’s …
Read More »Universal Homes Celebrates Second Handover in $90 Million Landmark Project
Alaro City, in partnership with Universal Homes, handover additional 48 units of apartments to their owners, marking the second phase of the Universal Homes project within Alaro City. This handover, following the initial 48 units in August 2024, underscores Alaro City’s commitment to deliver the 576 units apartment building valued …
Read More »Ending Banditry In Nigeria Will Take Decades – Sultan Of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, has said it would take decades for the bandit-ravaged North-West geopolitical zone to come out of the menacing security challenge. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit …
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