Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has explained his visit to a disputed 2.5-acre land in Gaduwa, Abuja, owned by former Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Awwal Gambo. The minister’s attempt to access the site led to a confrontation with Navy Lieutenant A.M. Yerima. Speaking to reporters before the FCT Executive Council meeting, Wike …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has assured Nigerians that its 2025 Asset Disposal Exercise will be conducted with full transparency, integrity, and accountability. The assurance came from ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu during an address to auctioneers at the official bid opening ceremony at the Commission’s Abuja headquarters on …
The Rwandan government has announced plans to build 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide. During the 100-day massacre, extremist Hutu militias killed an estimated one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus, with as many as 10,000 people murdered each day. Many survivors still struggle with deep trauma and harsh living conditions three …
The Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The mineral powers batteries used in electric cars, phones, and laptops, making it vital to global clean-energy goals. The DRC holds most of the world’s cobalt reserves and supplies more than 70 percent of global demand. READ ALSO: DRC: M23 …
Africa's richest man and foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has stated that the transformation of the continent's economy through industrialisation cannot be done by foreigners. He called on African investors to demonstrate an uncommon sense of patriotism by strategically investing in key sectors of the economies of African countries to drive industrial growth. He said foreigners …
The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) policy has left some unanswered questions, including how the African economies can sustain the trade gains. It also raises concern about how the continent can reposition itself in a post-AGOA environment. A report released by the Bashir Adeniyi Centre for International Trade and Investment (BACITI) …
Wema Bank emerged as the biggest traded stock by volume on Thursday, November 13, as the Nigerian stock market appreciated, with investors pocketing N1 trillion again. The market rebounded on Wednesday after more than a week of bearish momentum. The stock market saw its biggest dip on Tuesday, November 11, when approximately ₦4.65 trillion was …
The United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) Commission have announced a renewed partnership to align their development goals and strengthen peace efforts across Africa. The collaboration seeks to merge the AU’s Agenda 2063, aimed at achieving a peaceful and prosperous continent, with the UN’s Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. UN Secretary-General António Guterres …
Nigeria’s economy recorded its eleventh consecutive month of expansion in October 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which rose to 55.4 points from 54.0 points in September. The CBN report highlighted growth across the industry, services, and agriculture sectors. The industry sector PMI reached 54.2 points, with 9 …
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, claims that former soldiers are among over 200 Kenyans believed to be fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mudavadi urged citizens to exercise caution, noting that recruitment agencies continue to lure Kenyans with false promises of high pay. READ ALSO: Kenya Seizes Over One Tonne of …
