Abuja Light Rail Prepares For Full-Scale Operation – Wike
FCT residents can eagerly anticipate a significant upgrade in their transportation options as Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will officially launch the Abuja Metro Line, also known as the Light Rail, on May 27, this is a major achievement for the city’s transportation infrastructure. Abuja’s transportation landscape is set to receive a […]
Intra-Africa Travel Visas: Dangote Calls For Ease Bottleneck
Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has spoken out against the cumbersome visa processes that stifle investment and growth on the continent, He revealed that he requires a least 35 visas on his Nigerian passport. He spoke of the importance of a more efficient and harmonized travel system that fosters economic development. Aliko Dangote and Rwandan […]
Nigeria Navy Intercepts Boat Moving Illegal PMS To Cameroon
The Nigerian Navy has announced that its troops of Operation Delta Sanity, from Forward Operating Base in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State yesterday managed to intercept a wooden boat laden with drums of illegally refined petroleum heading towards Cameroon. This was contained in a statement on its verified Facebook page which was sighted by Africa Today […]
How We Thwarted ‘Coup Attempt’ In Kinshasa – DR Congo Army
The military in DR Congo yesterday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving “foreigners and Congolese”, the army spokesperson confirmed on Monday morning. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the coup attempt took place in the early hours outside the residence of economy minister Vital Kamerhe, in […]
Hunters, Vigilantes Move To Recover Stolen Children In Abia
The people of Amaba Ime community in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State have deployed hunters and local security personnel have been to join in the search for three children stolen by a motorcyclist last week. The names of the abducted kids were given as Gideon Osinachi, Divine Osinachi, 6, and Israel Osinachi, 4, children of […]
At Least 4,000 Nigerians Currently School In Germany – Envoy
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Annett Gunther, has revealed that no fewer than 4,000 Nigerians are currently schooling and working in the European country, a testimony to the good relation between both countries. Gunther made this revelation while speaking with reporters on Monday morning. According to her, the German Academic Exchange Service gives out […]
Minimum Wage: Why We May Reject ₦100,000 — Organized labor
Ahead of the resumption of negotiations this week, the Organized Labor has informed the Federal Government to perish any thought of offering ₦100,000 as the new minimum wage stressing that such an offer will be vehemently rejected. It also asked the government to get serious with negotiations on the issue of workers’ wages, insisting that […]
US Troops Agree To Finally Leave Niger By Mid-September
The Government of the United States and its counterpart in Niger Republic have agreed that American troops will leave the country “no later” than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Monday morning. They said the two countries had “reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already […]
I’m Closer To Leaving Than Staying At Man City – Guardiola
The manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has declared that he is “closer to leaving than staying” with the Premier League champions after he ruled the league for yet another time. Guardiola made this declaration on Sunday after a 3-1 win over West Ham saw them win the title for the fourth consecutive year. Africa […]
‘Stop The intimidation,’ Taiwan’s New President Warns China
The new President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te has warned China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. He issued this warning in his inauguration speech. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions,” Lai said after being sworn into office. […]
Tinubu Establishes Climate C’ttee, Names Ngelale As Envoy
A Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions has been established by President Bola Tinubu to coordinate and oversee all policies and programmes on climate action and green economic development. The President also appointed his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. The Committee […]
UK Regulator Moves Against Air Peace Over Alleged Violation
Nigerian Air Peace has been reported to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority who are alleging that they violated some aviation safety regulations Africa Today News, New York reports that the development is concerning particularly because it is coming barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route. […]