By Lucy Ogalue African influencers, journalists, artists, cultural leaders and policymakers have called on African Union (AU) member states to accelerate efforts towards a borderless Africa and full implementation of free movement across the continent. The group in a statement by Africans Rising (a pan-African movement), made the call atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday briefed President Bola Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis following its disputed presidential election and subsequent military takeover. Jonathan, who led the ECOWAS Observation Mission, said it was customary to update Nigeria’s leader on regional developments ahead of an expectedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Diplomats and travel experts have urged African nations to strengthen bilateral agreements and simplify visa rules to support seamless movement across the continent. They made the call at the maiden Heirs Insurance Travel Festival held in Lagos on Saturday. Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Manuel Innocencio, speaking onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria has formally shifted from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle, marking a significant advance in the ongoing modernisation of its capital market. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that T+2 settlement means securities and funds from trades will now be settled two business days afterContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is promoting science and technology education in basic schools to entrench innovation and entrepreneurship among learners. Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mr Alhassan Sule, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at the15th Edition of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Participants at the just concluded Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) in Abuja have called on African governments to ensure seamless access to funds earmarked for developing the tourism and creative sectors. They made the call in a communique jointly issued and signed at the endContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after forwarding an initial list of three nominees. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. Tinubu, in twoContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has honoured a 96-year-old retired police officer and six others as part of activities to mark the 70 years of women in policing. Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, the National Chairman of PCRC, on Saturday in Abuja, said the 96-year-old retired officer, StellaContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogations by the anti-graft team. Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he hadContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a massive pre-dawn attack on Chibok by more than 300 terrorists, showcasing rare gallantry and tactical discipline in the heat of battle. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attackers stormed Chibok at aboutContinue Reading
