Toyota is recalling 126,691 Tundra and Lexus vehicles in the United States after discovering manufacturing debris that could cause engine stalling, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Thursday. The NHTSA said a remedy is currently being developed and will be applied to affected vehicles once available. Toyota will notify owners when …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has boosted its maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities following an intensive training programme in the United Kingdom for its officers. According to NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, a six-man team led by Deputy Commander Narcotics Aminu Danjuma Jega visited key UK maritime and border enforcement …
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Abuja Branch, on Friday called on political parties across the country to widen their doors for greater women’s participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. FIDA also urged the National Assembly to accelerate work on the Reserved Seats Bill, describing it as a critical tool for strengthening gender …
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 …
