President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a sweeping round of new tariffs targeting key imports, including branded pharmaceuticals, heavy-duty trucks, and furniture, in what he described as a move to safeguard U.S. manufacturing and national security. The measures, announced on Trump’s Truth Social handle, include a 100% duty on branded drugs, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved a Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA) between TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPco) and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE). In the deal, TotalEnergies is to assign its 12.5 per cent contractor interest in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 to …
The United Nations (UN) has appointed a Nigerian, Adedoyin Adeleke, as the first African Co-Chair to its Independent Group of Scientists (IGS). Adeleke will co-chair the group, tasked with preparing the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). The GSDR is the UN flagship, evidence-based publication on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, mandated by its …
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has honoured 33 of its young officers who were formally called to the Nigerian Bar on Wednesday, hailing their accomplishment as a milestone achievement for the institution. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development in a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. He …
President Bola Tinubu addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. His address was delivered on behalf of Mr. President by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read full text below: THE NATIONAL STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF …
Forty-one African countries experienced over 190 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, a new research by members of the African Digital Rights Network has shown. Convened by the Institute of Development Studies, the report is featured in the book ‘Internet Shutdowns in Africa’. It indicates that the number of internet shutdowns across the continent has …
A new report unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York shows that Kenya’s young people are using artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to boost career prospects and secure better jobs. The 2025 Country-Level Employability Report for Kenya, developed by Zindi in collaboration with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and …
The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has directed its members across the country to boycott all activities of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including the forthcoming Annual General Assembly (AGA) scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, SWAN accused the …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak after health officials confirmed 11 new cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province. The outbreak remains concentrated in six health areas: Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga. As of September 21, 2025, the total number of reported cases has …
Immediate past Rivers State administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has dismissed moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to probe his stewardship, insisting the lawmakers lack the constitutional jurisdiction to question his actions. Speaking through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, Ibas described the resolution passed by the Assembly to investigate …
