Ghana has called for global backing at the United Nations for a draft resolution to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The move aims to deepen global discussions on reparations and historical accountability. Speaking ahead of the proposal, Ghana’s Permanent Representative, Samuel Yao Kumah, urged member states to support the …
The Federal Government (FG) has defended its £746 million ports upgrade deal with the United Kingdom, saying the agreement will deliver strong economic gains for Nigeria. The deal, worth about $997 million, is to upgrade Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port. These ports handle about 70 per cent of Nigeria’s trade. The Federal Ministry …
Nigeria’s Net Domestic Credit (NDC) declined by 6.9 per cent year-on-year to N109.4 trillion in January 2026, down from N102.4 trillion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the latest money and credit report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. NDC, which measures total bank lending to both the public and private …
The Plateau State Government has revealed that more than 5,000 cases of tuberculosis were recorded across the state in 2025, underscoring ongoing public health concerns. The Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed this on Monday in Jos while briefing journalists ahead of activities marking World Tuberculosis Day 2026. He noted that the figures reflect the …
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, following what he described as “very productive” talks with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said recent engagements between the United States and Iran over the past two days had yielded positive …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has proposed the merger of the Ministries of Petroleum and Power into a single Ministry of Energy as a long-term solution to Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges. The labour union also rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N6 trillion bailout for electricity generation and distribution companies (GenCos), describing it as ineffective and …
Nigeria has attracted over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) into its mining sector within the past two years, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has revealed. He credited the surge to sweeping reforms, including improved governance, digitisation of licensing processes, and a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities. Speaking at the Powering …
In a move that has sent shockwaves across African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarded it to Morocco months after the final was played. The ruling, following Morocco’s appeal over Senegal’s temporary walk-off during the chaotic January final, has ignited …
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says the marginal decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate provides cautious optimism for businesses and households, even as persistent risks threaten to reverse the fragile progress. Reacting to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Chamber noted that headline …
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is deploying over 53,500 personnel across the country to ensure a peaceful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has announced. According to the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, the deployment includes tactical and intelligence officers in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory …
