FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLEARS HURDLES TO ACCESS TEN BILLION DOLLARS FROM CHINA TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE
In its quest to ensure prompt actualisation of the bilateral agreements with the People’s Republic of China, the Federal Government has convened an inter-ministerial meeting to fast track the process leading to the full the implementation of the agreements
US EXEMPTS TECH IMPORTS IN TARIFF STEP BACK
The Trump administration has exempted a raft of consumer electronics from its punishing import tariffs, offering relief to US tech firms and partially dialling down a trade war with China.
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPLAUDS AFREXIM BANK FOR COMMITMENT TO BRIDGING FINANCING GAP IN AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu has praised Afreximbank’s commitment to bridging financing gaps and empowering African businesses through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
NIGER DUMPS FRENCH AND ADOPTS HAUSA AS NATIONAL LANGUAGE
The Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role.
NERC Sanctions Eight DisCos for Non-Compliance with Estimated Billing Regulations
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with monthly energy caps issued between July and September 2024.
US REVOKES 40 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS VISAS OVER TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PLAN TO AUTOMATE LANDING EXIT CARDS FOR FOREIGNERS FROM MAY 1
The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated,
PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES APC GOVERNORS TO FOCUS ON PEOPLE’S WELFARE,NOT SELF- INTEREST
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the members of the Progressive Governors Forum to adopt a citizen-centric approach, saying that leadership presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
RIVERS STATE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR, IBAS APPOINTS ADMINISTRATORS FOR 23 RIVERS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
PENSION INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT OF 5.51 TRILLION NAIRA ASSET FOR REAL SECTOR GROWTH
The Nigerian pension industry announed it has made a substantial commitment of ₦5.51 trillion to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth.