Nigeria Moves To Seek Fresh $3.45bn W’Bank Loan For Power
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the application for a $3.45bn loan to finance five items in efforts to revive the Nigerian economy. They include projects in the power sector, renewable energy, states’ resource mobilisation programme, adolescent girls’ initiative for learning and empowerment and a women’s empowerment project. Mr. Wale Edun who is the […]
US Turns Down Mideast Ceasefire Calls, Gives Reasons
The United States government has warned that any Gaza ceasefire by Israel would benefit Hamas, as the European Union considers a call for a humanitarian pause. A ceasefire would ‘give Hamas the ability to rest, to refit and to get ready to continue launching terrorist attacks against Israel,’ State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters […]
Economy: Adeleke Suspends Foreign Trips For Govt Officials
In a bid to direct expenditure towards achieving critical infrastructure development, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has suspended foreign trip for top government officials in the state. He also directed that application virtual meetings for attendance and participation at international business and investment events, except in emergency situation authorised by the governor. In […]
Over 5,000 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Gaza, Hamas Claims
More than 5,000 Palestinians have died in the beleaguered Palestinian territory of Gaza since Israel began its ferocious bombing assault more than two weeks ago, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. Concerns about the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza have increased during the conflict precipitated by the October 7 Hamas attack, which Israeli […]
Drogba Tips Super Eagles As favourites To Win 2023 AFCON
Ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament which resumes in a few months, Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba has tagged Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the favourites to win it. Africa Today News, New York reports that the host, Ivory Coast will face the Super Eagles in the second group […]
Malema Calls For Boycott Of Israeli Goods In South Africa
The third biggest political party in South Africa, the Economic Freedom Fighters, on Tuesday morning held a protest outside the Israeli embassy in the capital, Pretoria against the ongoing hostilities in the middle east. The leader of the Party, Julius Malema once again called for the closure of the embassy after saying Israel’s government had […]
Pakistan Indicts Ex-PM Khan For Leaking ‘State Secrets’
A court in Pakistan on Monday indicted Imran Khan for leaking state secrets, according to reports. The charge adds to the huge volume of legal turmoil that the former prime minister has met since his removal sometime in April 2022. ‘He has been indicted today and the charge was openly read out,’ said Shah Khawar […]
I Never Claimed 2023 Elections Was Rigged, Jega Clarifies
Prof. Attahiru Jega who is the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has debunked the viral claims that he labelled the 2023 elections as compromised, while clarifying what he actually said. Jega said he never made such a statement in any forum. The former INEC helmsman was reported to have alleged that […]
US Will Not Be At The Centre Of ‘New World Order’ – Russia
The assertion by the President of the United States that Washington must be the driving force in a new ‘world order‘ has been criticised by Russia who insisted that such an ‘American-centric’ vision is outdated. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that while he agrees on the need for a ‘new […]
Nigeria Will Have A $1trn Economy In 2026, Tinubu Projects
The Federal Government of Nigeria is projecting that the economy of Africa’s most populous country will achieve a target of $1trillion in 2026 and $4 trillion in 2035. President Bola Tinubu while declaring open the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #29), on Monday in Abuja, assured that there will be no strike in his administration […]
Stakeholders’ Strategic Influence: Insights From Alex Njoku
In an era where every click, word, and action echo globally, effective communication and leadership are paramount. This age, saturated with a myriad of voices, calls for individuals with a deep understanding of not just relaying information, but doing so with strategic acumen, clarity, and purpose. Enter Alex Acman Azuka Njoku – a name that […]
Electronic Warfare Capabilities Acquired by Army – COAS
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, has announced that the Nigerian Army has procured electronic warfare capabilities and is making use of the amalgamation of electronic and cyber warfare to its advantage. This was disclosed by Lagbaja on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School’s inaugural Cyber […]