President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]
Quincy Jones Honored with Posthumous Oscar Award
The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday. Jones died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 91 just two weeks before he was set to receive one of the Academy’s coveted lifetime achievement prizes at the Governors Awards. His daughter, the actress Rashida […]
G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty
Brazil’s President, Luiz da Silva, opened the 2-days summit of the G-20 major economies today, with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that 81 countries have agreed to back. In his opening remarks, Lula said the devastating effects of a changing climate can be seen around the world, calling for action by […]
CBN Warns against Fraudulent Contracts, Project Funding Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters claiming to possess contract award letters or special financial interventions allegedly linked to the bank. In a statement issued by Mrs Hakama Ali, Acting Director Corporate Communications Department, the apex bank dismissed such claims as fraudulent reiterating that the CBN, under its […]
FG Inaugurates National Assets Protection Council
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Coordinating Council for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria, with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as its Chairman. Inaugurating the council yesterday, which consists of heads of security agencies and other relevant stakeholders, Ribadu said the move is to ensure Nigeria’s safety, security, resilience, and sustainability. […]
Aiyedatiwa Emerges Winner of Ondo Governorship Election
The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emerged winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Returning Officer of INEC and Vice Chancellor of University of Lokoja, yesterday in Akure, declared Aiyedatiwa winner after results from the 18 local government areas were received and […]
Super Eagles Qualify for 2025 AFCON
Nigeria secured a ticket to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as Group winners, after a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abidjan. The Eagles remain unbeaten in the AFCON qualification campaign with 11 points, going into their last game of the series against Rwanda in Uyo. Rwanda, with five […]
58 year old Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul on Friday
Nearly four decades after his professional debut and 19 years since retiring, 58-year-old Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring on Friday in a highly criticized fight backed by Netflix. Tyson, who reigned over the heavyweight division in the late 1980s, will face 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]
Beloved Actor Timothy West Passes Away at 90″
One of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, Timothy West, has died at the age of 90. A statement released by his children said the actor died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. He was known for roles on stage and screen including in TV sitcoms: “Not Going Out” […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
