…production and sale of Nigerian oil if it reaches the conclusion that it fuels internal conflicts. For instance, when it concluded that diamonds from then-conflict zones like Sierra Leone, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo were fueling violence, it backed the Kimberley Process under which diamonds from those…

…of the embattled nation has become a tool to undermine human rights and exacerbate conflict, causing pain and suffering on a colossal scale. Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is harvested from the stems and branches of the acacia tree and used in the food and drinks trade, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The produc…

…tenure days after announcing a replacement.The development followed the emergence of two conflicting letters from the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, Francis Edet.The first letter, dated June 18, announced the appointment of Felix Ukudare, the paramoun…

…of Police, Tunji Disu, has raised the alarm over the movement of illicit arms from conflict-ridden parts of Northern Nigeria to the South-West, warning that the trend poses a growing security threat. Disu disclosed this on Thursday during a visit by the Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small A…

…purchases, military operations and the activities of armed groups involved in the conflict.The sanctions target Sudanese nationals and companies alleged to be linked to financial and commercial networks supporting both warring factions. According to the FCDO, the sanctioned individuals and businesses operate internatio…

…candidates for next year’s general election expired on July 15, political parties made conflicting claims over compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination timetable, amid requests for an extension, court cases over candidate nominations and denials of reports that some parties failed to m…

…on Tuesday. Market analyst Olufemi Idowu, Partner at Kreston Pedabo, said the renewed conflict has restored a significant geopolitical risk premium to crude prices, with investors closely monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz and the potential impact of further sanctions and military action on global ener…

…inadequate school infrastructure, child labour, early marriage, displacement caused by conflict, and weak access to quality education, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

…the UK over the South Atlantic islands, whose sovereignty remains contested. The 74-day conflict ended in a British victory, leaving 649 Argentines and 255 Britons dead. The vice president’s remarks stood in contrast to those of Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and several players, who sought to play down the political a…

…said the circumstances surrounding the Oriire abduction were different from those in conflict-prone areas such as Borno. "Every case, every security operation, has its own dynamics. What happened in Oriire might not be the same as what is happening in Borno," he said. He also attributed the recurring violence in Platea…

…for coordination between federal and state policing institutions to avoid jurisdictional conflicts and ensure seamless intelligence sharing. The executive bill is expected to consolidate these proposals while introducing additional constitutional safeguards recommended by the presidential committee established to revie…

…routine vaccines in 2025, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF warned that conflict, poverty and vaccine hesitancy are slowing global immunisation progress, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases. The warning came Tuesday as the two agencies released the latest WHO-UNICEF Estimates…

…liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll an initial $5 million. The conflict escalated the following day during a televised CNN town hall, where Trump publicly labeled Carroll's claims a fake story and referred to her as a "whack job."These remarks prompted Carroll's legal team to amend a separate, pre-…

…tournament. In 1982, following Argentina's invasion, 907 people lost their lives in a conflict that saw Britain reassert control over the South Atlantic islands. Argentina's foreign minister this week restated their claim over the territory, which was swiftly rejected by Sir Keir Starmer. 'The message to the Argentine…

…it further.'” Oil prices shot up more than nine per cent on Monday over fears of renewed conflict and the possibility that a fresh surge in inflation could force the Federal Reserve and other central banks to hike interest rates soon. They continued to rise on Tuesday, piling on more than one per cent. “With Trump, one…

…the guns fell silent. Most advanced nations have experienced civil wars and internal conflicts. What distinguishes them is not the absence of painful history but their determination to learn from it, reconcile and build stronger nations that respect diversity while pursuing common aspirations. So, what exactly was Pete…

…shot up more than nine percent after both sides traded attacks, raising fears of renewed conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared the United States would be “known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT'” and levy a 20 percent fee on all cargo shipped through the waterway. While Iran’s ports would again be bl…

…"safe passage" while Iranian and US negotiators hashed out a final deal to conclude the conflict. "The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf or littoral states in lin…

…School, Esiele; and LA Primary School before being taken into the forest. There are conflicting accounts of how the officer died. While some reports said his convoy struck explosives planted in the National Park area of Oyo State, others claimed he stepped on a landmine allegedly planted by Ansaru fighters identified a…

…retaliatory attacks on at least five Arab nations as Washington and Tehran issued conflicting declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping. Iran responded in the early hours of Sunday with drone and missile assaults on American allies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar…

…have any defect,” he said, describing the affected graduates as casualties of a conflict between government agencies. Adedeji also accused Emeka Ngege, the CLE chairman of blocking the admission of more than 4,000 qualified NOUN law graduates spanning the 2019 to 2024 sets. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up…

…to Nigerians, urging politicians to stop dragging innocent children into political conflicts. Reacting to the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity, the actor lamented that many Nigerian children are already burdened by hardship and a struggling education system, stress…

…investigation should temporarily step aside to avoid any perception of interference or conflict of interest.” The ANEEJ boss also pointed out, “The success of this investigation will not depend solely on the institution conducting it but on whether the process is genuinely transparent, independent, and accountable to t…

…ceasefire following weeks of fighting between Iran, the United States and Israel. The conflict began in late February with large-scale U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Ali Khamenei.In his first public message since his father's funeral, Mojtaba Khamenei said retribution remained a national objective regardless of who w…

…saying the military had demonstrated its capability in restoring peace during regional conflicts. He urged the Federal Government and security agencies to replicate the coordinated rescue operation in other parts of the country affected by kidnapping and violent crime. “The same determination that secured the freedom o…