Trump may shut down US embassies in Africa — Report
The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa, as part of a sweeping plan to reduce…
Akinwumi Adesina: Africa is tired of being poor — export of raw materials must end
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says the continent must end the export of its raw materials. Adesina spoke in a post on his official X…
Alia says Benue attacks is land grabbing
Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, says the wave of deadly attacks on communities in the state is part of a coordinated land-grabbing plot by armed groups. Some persons…
You can’t discuss AMCON sunset With N4trn outstanding debt – Reps
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Ancillary Institutions, Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze, has said that any serious conversation about winding down the Asset Management Corporation…
Naira settles at N1,620/$ at unofficial market amid weak Dollar index
The Nigerian currency showed weakness during midweek trading at the unofficial market, despite improved fundamentals in the country’s official market. The naira faced increased pressure in the black market,…
Access Holdings posts N642.2bn profit
Access Holdings Plc recorded a profit after tax of N642.2bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marked a four per cent increase from the N619.3bn reported…
2027: Coalition to unseat Tinubu gaining ground, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated the commitment of the coalition he is putting together to adopt a strong platform to oust President Bola Tinubu in the 2027…
EFCC, SEC to trace Ponzi scheme operators recover funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have vowed to hunt down operators of Ponzi schemes nationwide. The Federal Government agencies declared this on…
Officers seen receiving money from Chinese nationals facing disciplinary action – Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says officers who were captured in a viral video receiving N5,000 in cash each from Chinese nationals are facing disciplinary action. On Tuesday, a…
Petrol prices may drop below as oil prices fall
The drop in crude oil prices and the resumption of the naira-for-crude arrangement for local refiners may push the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) further down to…
