In a bid to enhance living standards and curb rural-to-urban migration in the nation’s capital, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that over ₦300 billion has been invested in infrastructure development and the rehabilitation of satellite towns in the FCT. The announcement was made during the official commissioning […]
Manchester City’s chances of advancing in the Champions League now hang by a thread after they surrendered a two-goal lead, ultimately falling to a 4-2 defeat against PSG in France. In a torrential downpour in Paris, Manchester City’s vulnerabilities were exposed as Pep Guardiola’s side faltered under PSG’s relentless pace and creativity. The defeat has […]
Latest Trends and Icons in Nigeria, South Africa, and Beyond The African fashion industry is evolving rapidly, driven by innovative designers, influential events, and increasing global recognition. Nigeria and South Africa are at the forefront, with other countries across the continent also making significant strides in the industry. Nigeria: A Hub of Creativity and InnovationNigeria […]
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed reports claiming that a contract for the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project was awarded to an obscure company, Infoquest Nigeria Limited. Umahi, addressing a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, called the report false, misleading, and damaging. He explained that a publication in Daily Trust on Jan. 21 wrongly claimed that […]
The Professional services firm, Deloitte, has restated that the persistent inflationary trends in Ghana and Nigeria has continued to hinder economic growth. Businesses in the region have continued to experience increased costs, and consumers are cutting back on spending. In its inflation update, Deloitte West Africa said, “The underlying inflation pressures, driven by food price […]
Emerging economies need to access development finance on fair terms, president says The energy minister was a panellist discussing the geo-economics of energy and materials at the WEF annual forum in Davos South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the multilateral finance institutions of the global community to reform their practices and allow emerging […]
Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 per cent of all terrorism-related deaths globally in spite of the continued effort by member states to end it, says UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Muhammed. She made this known on Tuesday during a UN Security Council meeting on the maintenance of international peace and security. The discussion was […]
Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 per cent of all terrorism-related deaths globally in spite of the continued effort by member states to end it, says UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Muhammed. She made this known on Tuesday during a UN Security Council meeting on the maintenance of international peace and security. The discussion was […]
Donald Trump said tariffs of 25 per cent on products from Canada and Mexico could be introduced as early as February, hours after taking office as US president on Monday. Speaking at the White House while signing various orders shortly after his inauguration, Trump said, “We’re thinking in terms of 25 per cent on Mexico […]
Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) has pledged its commitment to working with state governments to advocate for impactful policies and programmes in the interest of citizens. The Chairman of the PTD Branch of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG), Lucky Osezua, said this in a joint statement with other leaders of the union […]