Nigerian Breweries Move To Suspend Production In 2 Plants
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a plan to temporarily shut two out of its nine production plants in Nigeria citing tough business climate due to the double-digit inflation rate, naira devaluation, FX challenges and diminished consumer spending. The foremost beverage enterprise in Nigeria has announced that the brief shutdown was a component of its […]
Poland Lawmakers Move To Liberalize Abortion Laws
Lawmakers in Poland have resolved to continue work on proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion which has become a divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. Africa Today News, New York reports that members of the lower house of parliament, the […]
How We Raked In ₦12.3trn For Nigeria In 2023 — FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has revealed that it recorded unprecedented progress in revenue collection, culminating in a remarkable achievement of ₦12.3 trillion in the last financial year for Nigeria. Mr. Zacch Adedeji who is the Chief Executive Officer of FIRS, said this on Saturday at the FIRS special day at the ongoing 35th […]
Court Sentences Vietnam Billionaire To Death Over Fraud
A high-ranking property tycoon in Vietnam has been sentenced to death in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages, Africa Today News, New York reports. All of the defence reasons made by Truong My Lan, the chair of big developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty […]
Why Tinubu Should Convoke National Conference Now – NADECO
Mr. Ayo Opadotun who is the Secretary General of pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), has called on President Bola Tinubu to invite leaders of the various ethnic nationalities in Nigeria to produce a draft constitution that will spell out how the heterogenous people in the country will agree to live together. “President Bola Tinubu […]
Let’s Unite To Build Nigeria, Tinubu Urges Govs, NASS Leaders
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has made a strong case for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development objectives. According to a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President made this appeal while receiving state governors and […]
Nigeria Receives Disease Detection Gear from CDC Donation
The United States Center for Disease Control has contributed state-of-the-art disease detection tools to Nigeria, bolstering the nation’s ability to swiftly tackle health crises. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, formally accepted the donation of equipment such as biosafety cabinets, sample collection tools, and crucial laboratory resources on […]
Nigeria Spearheads Meningitis Vaccine Innovation – WHO
Nigeria, the most densely inhabited country in Africa, has introduced an innovative vaccine to combat meningitis, a breakthrough hailed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as unprecedented. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future outbreaks and saving many lives,” […]
Tinubu Pledges Economic Revival, Sets December As Deadline
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that they can look forward to the economy bouncing back to its former glory by December 2024. Additionally, he urged for a unified effort and enhanced cooperation among the Federal Government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to accomplish national development objectives. “Our economy has turned the […]
Legal Ruling: Emefiele Granted ₦50M Bail By Lagos Court
The Lagos State Special Offences Court has approved bail of N50 million for Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank Governor entangled in legal woes. This decision comes amidst allegations involving a 26-count charge, accusing him of abusing his office and irregular allocation of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion. Justice Rahmon Oshodi, on Friday, granted bail […]
Senate C’ttee Urge Biden To Ban China-Made Cars In The US
The Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee in the United States, Senator Sherrod Brown has urged President Joe Biden to permanently ban imports of Chinese-made cars to the US. Mr. Brown wrote on social media, “Chinese electric vehicles are an existential threat to the American auto industry”. His comments are the strongest yet by any […]
Liverpool Faces Europa League Exit After Atalanta Thrashing
Atalanta stunned Anfield last night as Gianluca Scamacca grabbed a brace in a 3-0 win which has now left Liverpool with a mountain to climb if they are to play in the Europa League semi-finals this year. Mario Pasalic added a third seven minutes from time to condemn Liverpool to a first home defeat in […]