IMF Cuts Global Growth to 2.8%, Trims U.S. 2025 Forecast to 1.8%
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]
FG Revitalises 901 PHCs, Vaccinates 26 Million Children Nationwide — Dr Aina
Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, says the Federal Government has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing to begin the World Vaccination Week, Dr Aina who said extra 2701 primary healthcare centres are undergoing renovation nationwide, expressed joy […]
President Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 8-man committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census, mandating it to submit an interim report within three weeks. Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who represented him at the event yesterday, said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, […]
Ghana Orders Foreigners Out of Local Gold Market by April 30
Ghana has ordered foreigners to exit its gold trading market by the end of the month. Finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson said in January that the creation of GoldBod as the only entity allowed to buy, sell, and export artisanal gold, would allow Ghana to benefit more from gold sales while maintaining the national currency’s […]
Presidency Disowns 2027 Campaign Billboards for Tinubu, Shettima
The Presidency says it has observed the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement yesterday however noted that the two leaders do not support any premature campaign that weakens our institutions, the electoral process, […]
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 […]
Flying Eagles Name 35-Man Squad for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, but now include Seven foreign-based […]
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 […]
Southampton Relegated from EPL after Tottenham Defeat
Southampton have been relegated to the Championship with seven matches still to play, becoming the first Premier League team in history to suffer the earliest relegation. The team, led by Coach Ivan Juric, lost 2-0 to Tottenham, are also on track to set a new record low points tally in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Liverpool’s […]
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 […]
