FEC Approves Continuation of Naira-for-crude Initiative
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Torrential Rains Floods kill 30 People in Kinshasa
Torrential rains and floods have killed at least 30 people in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. President Félix Tshisekedi, who called a government crisis meeting, has promised victims that the government will not abandon them. Desperate residents are trying to flee the floodwaters by wading, swimming or paddling to safety in […]
Take-It-Back Movement Protests Nationwide Despite Police Warning
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged protests in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Political Tensions
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that South Sudan had failed to respect the principle that every country must accept the return of its citizens in […]
2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Trump Announces New Tariffs on 100 Countries Starting April 5
United States Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs, arguing that they would allow his country to succeed. In a background call before Trump’s speech, a senior White House official told reporters that the president would impose “baseline tariffs” on all countries, set at 10% and will go into effect on […]
ECOWAS Orders Recognition of Passports from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told its member states to recognise the international passports of citizens of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, despite the countries’ exit from the bloc. The three West African countries are junta-led, and their military regimes show no hope for a return to democracy. The three countries […]
Police to Begin 2025 Constable Training on April 12
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have approved April 12 as the commencement date for the training of successful candidates in the ongoing 2025 recruitment of Constables. Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement yesterday, urged applicants who participated in the recently concluded medical screening, held […]
March 31 & April 1, 2025, Declared Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, respectively, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement yesterday, congratulating the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo also […]
UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it seeks to solidify its bilateral relationship between the University and the Embassy of France in Education, Research and cultural exchange. Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola made this known when he played host to the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Marc Fonbaustier. Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola […]
