How Nigeria’s Debt Hit ₦87.9trn In September 2023 – DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that Nigeria’s total public debt as at the end of September this year was ₦87.91trn or $114.35bn. In a statement on Thursday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York the DMO, stated that the amount represented domestic and external debts of the Federal Government, the 36 […]
Reps Open Probe On NNPCL JV Over $60bn Revenue Loss
The Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to commence investigations into the Joint Venture operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over alleged loss of $60billion revenue loss. In line with that, the House mandated its Committee on Finance to immediately undertake the investigation and report back to the House for further legislative […]
Nigerians, Not Constitution Need Amendment, Fashola Declares
Nigeria’s former Works and Housing Minister, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has argued that Nigerians will need to amend their ways, rather than seeking to rework the constitution all the time to get the country working. Fashola, a former Lagos governor, spoke at the Nigerian Air Force Officers Mess Honorary Members Forum (HMF) 2023 Annual Lecture in […]
Somalia’s Longest-Serving Female Politician Passes On
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the longest-serving woman in Somali politics has died after a brief illness. Khadijo Mohamed Diriye died in Djibouti on Wednesday evening. She had been in politics – a male-dominated field – for almost three decades. At the time of her death, she […]
Amid Controversy, French MPs Greenlight Immigration Reform
France’s immigration policy undergoes a stringent overhaul as the French parliament successfully passes legislation aimed at tightening the nation’s stance on immigration. Both President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) throw their support behind the amended bill, creating a rare alliance on this legislative front. The vote triggers […]
ASSBIFI Reveals Culprits Behind Naira Scarcity
The prolonged financial tightrope in the country finds its roots in a combination of factors, as outlined by ASSBIFI, including the surge in panic withdrawals by bank customers and the unscrupulous hoarding of Naira notes by certain individuals chasing unethical profits. Titled ‘Scarcity of Naira Notes,’ a statement from ASSBIFI President Olusoji Oluwo advises those […]
FG Affirms Commitment To Freedom Of Speech, Press
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to the freedom of speech and the press, aiming to enhance and deliver the dividends of democracy to the citizens. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this statement while receiving officials of the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria. The statement, released on Wednesday […]
Army Lays Former COAS Chris Alli To Rest In Abuja
The late Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli, former Chief of Army Staff, has been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on Wednesday. Africa Today News, New York, has reported that Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli, who passed away at the age of 79 in Lagos on Nov. 19, 2023, served as Nigeria’s 15th Chief of […]
Tinubu Okays 50% Cut In Transport Fare Across The Country
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for a 50 per cent reduction in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians traveling during the yuletide, effective from Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. Additionally, the President has approved complimentary rides for commuters on all train services during this designated period. Mr. […]
Trump Denied Spot On Colorado Ballot After Capitol Attack
Former President Donald Trump has been barred from the ballot in Colorado’s presidential election next year, as determined by the state’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, citing his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. It’s reported that the ruling establishes a historic precedent by designating Trump as the […]
Overhaul In Asylum Policies: EU Introduces Stringent Reforms
The European Union member states, along with the EU Parliament, have reached consensus on a substantial overhaul of the European asylum system, ushering in significantly more stringent asylum procedures. Announced on Wednesday, the laboriously negotiated compromise includes various augmentations and enhanced regulations within the current framework, seeking to diminish instances of irregular migration to the […]
US Capitol Incursion: 60 Arrests After Israel-Hamas Protests
Over 60 anti-Israel protesters were detained by Capitol Police on Tuesday for breaching the historic Rotunda and vociferously demanding a Gaza ceasefire. Under the pretense of being regular tourists, demonstrators infiltrated the Capitol complex and scattered children’s shoes on the floor, symbolizing the lives lost in the war with Israel. Handcuffed on the ground, the […]