Unemployment Reason For Rising Insecurity, Obasanjo Tells FG
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has linked the growing activities of bandits and kidnappers to the unemployment situation in Africa’s most populous country. Obasanjo made this assertion during his address at the 9th International Trade Exhibition & Conference on Agrofood, Plastics, Printing, and Packaging which was held in Lagos on Tuesday. The trade […]
EU, ECOWAS Hail Senegal Over Smooth Presidential Election
The observation missions deployed to Senegal by the European Union and West Africa’s regional bloc has showered praises on the smooth running of the presidential election, won by an anti-establishment opponent after three years of unrest. No fewer than 7.3 million Senegalese were eligible to take part in Sunday’s vote, which saw the emergence of […]
Trump’s Social Media Company Soars In Debut On Wall Street
Shares of the social media company of former US President, Donald Trump soared by as much as 59 percent on the first day of trading on Wall Street, boosting the former United States President’s expected windfall as he faces a growing list of legal bills. The Trump Media & Technology Group hit a whopping $79.38 […]
Edwin Clark Cries Out Over Military’s Raid On Country Home
Niger Delta Elder statesman, Pa Edwin Clark has lashed out at the invasion of his country home in the Kiagbodo area and that of his father in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State by the military over allegations that he was harboring one of the suspects involved in the heinous killing of […]
Kenya Airways Declares Profit For First Time In 7 Years
For the first time since 2017, one of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit last year, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The Chairman of the airline, Michael Joseph described the $80m (£63m) excess a “significant milestone”. Part of the reason for the success was a more than 50% jump in […]
“Prayers Won’t Fix Our Problems,” Presidency Tells Nigerians
The Nigerian Presidency has reiterated the commitment of the President Tinubu-led administration to tackling the infrastructural deficit in the country, calling on its citizens to cooperate with the Federal Government. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, the Special Assistant to the President on Public […]
I’ll Not Govern Rivers As A Dictator, Fubara Declares
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has assured the people of the State that his administration will continue to do all that is required to collaborate and continue to consult widely in delivering a liberated State amid enduring peace. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi on Tuesday, Governor Fubara pointed […]
Leverkusen Eyeing Victor Boniface For 2nd-Highest Move
The football world is abuzz with speculation over Bayer Leverkusen‘s rumored plans to part ways with Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface in the upcoming transfer window, igniting excitement for what could become one of Nigeria’s highest-value player transfers in history. Having joined Bayer Leverkusen in July from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise for a fee exceeding […]
A’Ibom Encouraged By CSO To Adopt Water, Sanitation Policies
The African Human Development Centre, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development, is calling on the Akwa Ibom State Government to authorize a comprehensive plan for Water and Sanitation Hygiene Policies, enforce water regulations, and implement strategies to address open defecation. In a statement to journalists in Uyo, Prof. Gabriel Umoh, CEO […]
FG Mulls Scrutiny On Oil Firms’ Approaches To Gas Flaring
The collaborative effort spearheaded by Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, alongside the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, involves conducting regular assessments of the operational blueprints of both global and local oil entities. Their goal is to confirm alignment with the overarching aspiration of abolishing routine gas flaring by 2030. With […]
Swiss Insurer: Natural Disasters Rack Up $108bn In 2023
The aftermath of natural disasters in 2023 left a hefty price tag of $280 billion in damages across the globe, with insurance firms footing $108 billion of the bill, as disclosed by Swiss Re, a prominent player in the insurance industry. On Tuesday, the company sounded the alarm, projecting a potential doubling of these expenses […]
Emerald Awards: Excellence Is A Priority – Old Mutual Nigeria
Old Mutual Nigeria, a branch of Old Mutual Limited, has restated its commitment to prioritizing excellence and innovation in its activities and recognizing exceptional employees, a tradition upheld since its inception. Reaffirming its commitment to fostering financial inclusion and prosperity for all Nigerians, the corporation stressed its dedication to leveraging strategic alliances, community involvement programs, […]