Nigerian Government Declares Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
In a recent announcement, the Nigerian government has declared Wednesday and Thursday, 28 and 29 June 2023, as public holidays to commemorate this year's…
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Fuel Price Doubling in West Africa Disrupts Informal Sector and Economic Activity
West African nations have experienced significant upheaval on their roadsides as the price of cheap contraband petrol from Nigeria has abruptly doubled, causing…
IMF Approves $1.8 Billion in Loans to Aid Senegal’s Recovery and Protect Against Future Shocks
Washington, D.C. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted approval for approximately $1.8 billion in loans to Senegal, aimed at supporting the nation's…
New Oil Spill in Nigeria Contaminates Farmland and River, Affecting Communities in the Niger Delta
Niger Delta, Nigeria - A recent oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria has caused extensive contamination of farmland and a river, disrupting the lives of…
Anambra State Revitalizes Sports Sector to Boost Economy
Awka, Anambra State - Anambra State is taking decisive steps to reinvigorate the sports sector as part of its broader efforts to revive the economy. Dr. Onyekachukwu…
APC Warns Nyesom Wike: “No Room for You in the Party”
Port Harcourt, Nigeria - The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom…
Gunmen Go on Rampage, Kill Three Vigilante Operatives, and Set Houses Ablaze in Enugu
A horrifying incident unfolded in Enugu Ezike town, located in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a group of over 12 masked gunmen went on a rampage,…
Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N49.95 Trillion, According to Debt Management Office
Nigeria's total public debt has reached N49.95 trillion (equivalent to $108.30 billion), according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). In an official statement released…
Removal of Petrol Subsidies in Nigeria Causes Price Surge in Neighboring West African Countries
Since Nigeria removed subsidies on petrol, petrol prices in neighboring West African countries have witnessed a significant increase, rising over 40 percent in surveyed markets.…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Assumes Office as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Vows to Tackle Insecurity and Foster…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu officially commenced his duties as Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA) on Monday, with a pledge to address the prevailing security challenges and restore…