Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has highlighted what developing countries need to give full commitment to the realization of the global climate sustainability agenda. President Tinubu, who spoke on Tuesday, January 13, at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), holding in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said Nigeria aligns with the global community, …
Former Kano State governor and ex-national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments allegedly made by the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in which he reportedly described Ganduje as an enemy. The reaction comes amid reports that Kano State …
Global crude oil prices surged on Tuesday as escalating unrest in Iran, coupled with potential supply disruptions, overshadowed expectations of increased crude output from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel by 0934 GMT, marking their highest level since mid-November. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.02, or 1.7%, …
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that any country trading with Iran will face a 25% tariff on U.S. imports from that nation, as Washington evaluates its response to ongoing anti-government protests in Tehran, the largest in decades. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of …
The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering sharp political backlash and renewed concern over the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank. The probe became public late Sunday after Powell disclosed that the U.S. Justice Department issued subpoenas to the Federal Reserve. The subpoenas relate …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate in connection with the brutal murder of a legal practitioner, Barrister Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix, in Abuja. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the Command’s ongoing crackdown on violent crime and follows a directive by …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), formally registering with the party on Sunday, January 11. Oni, who governed the state between 2007 and 2010 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), completed his registration at his Ifaki Ekiti country home. His defection was confirmed on Monday by …
Nigeria’s banking sector is approaching a decisive moment with just 77 days to the March 31, 2026, recapitalisation deadline. So far, about 22 licensed banks, approximately 65 per cent of the total, have confirmed full compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirements. Tier-1 lenders make up the bulk of banks that …
Nigerian artists led the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Sunday night, claiming multiple top honours across regional and continental categories. Leading the accolades was Rema, who won Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste, Western Africa, and Best African Artiste – RnB & Soul. Other notable winners include Burna Boy (Album of the …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that the ongoing investigation of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami is politically motivated. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency operates professionally, handling cases without regard to political affiliation. He also revealed that he personally edited Malami’s …
