IN the face of mounting public debt, Nigeria’s economic stability is under significant pressure, driven by factors like exchange rate devaluation. The country’s public debt reached a staggering N134.3 trillion ($91.3bn) in the second quarter of 2024, a 10.35 percent…
TANZANIA is gearing up for a major step in its oil and gas sector with the launch of its fifth licensing round, offering 24 exploration blocks to international investors. The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) announced that promotion for this…
COMMONWEALTH heads of government are preparing to challenge the United Kingdom by moving forward with plans to explore reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, according to diplomatic sources. Despite the UK’s opposition, officials are negotiating an agreement to conduct…
ON October 30, Botswana heads to the polls in a national election with President Mokgweetsi Masisi widely expected to win a second term. Masisi, the leader of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has held power since 2018,…
ISLAMIST militants operating in Burkina Faso are discreetly using northern Ghana as a logistical and medical base to sustain their insurgency, according to sources. Seven individuals, including Ghanaian security officials and regional diplomats, have revealed that militants are crossing the…
IMMEDIATE past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has congratulated the former minister of Niger Delta, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, on his redesignation as minister of regional development. Agba, in a statement on…
IN a nation often seeking exemplars of bravery and patriotism, Abba Kyari’s name shines bright. His selfless service to Nigeria, especially in the most perilous moments, has earned him the admiration of countless citizens. Known for his unwavering commitment to…
THE World Health Organisation (WHO), has called for urgent action to fully eradicate polio in Nigeria, inspite of the significant 58 per cent reduction in poliovirus type 2 cases between 2023 and 2024. Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the WHO Representative…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned hearing in an alleged contempt case filed by the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, against Godwins Omobayo, over alleged refusal to obey court judgment to Nov. 4. Justice James…
THE BRICS Summit in Kazan marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the adoption of the Kazan Declaration, a comprehensive document that reflects the collective vision and goals of the BRICS nations. The BRICS nations include Brazil, Russia, India,…
