…climates and capital market development, noting that several countries, including Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, were excluded from the ranking due to insufficient reliable data. Nigeria’s decline in millionaire numbers underscores the impact of prolonged macroeconomic challenges, including currency depr…

…responders, including officials of the Ogun State Safety Office, State Fire Service, Ministries of Environment, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Works and Infrastructure, the Nigeria Police Force and the Ifo Local Government Water and Environmental Sanitation Department, immediately mobilised to the scene. He n…

…House of Representatives ordered the CBN, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, and the Federal Ministry of Finance to suspend all deductions on COVID-19 intervention loans. Lawmakers also called for total waivers for vulnerable households and micro-businesses. The motion noted that the COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility had disbur…

…News Network and Media Foundation, has been selected as one of only two Nigerian organisations to receive technical and technological support under a European Union-backed initiative aimed at strengthening election fact-checking and countering disinformation. The organisation disclosed this in a statement on Monday, sa…

…part of the opposite route would also transit Iranian territory. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, told state television that Tehran rejected Oman’s proposal for an equal division of transit routes, arguing that such an arrangement failed to address Iran’s security concerns pending the achievement of l…

…allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Act for the non-existent agency, and planned to organise a World Investment Summit under the platform of the alleged council.

…personnel costs, leaving inadequate funding for military equipment, maintenance and modernisation. He said the current pattern of budgetary releases to the armed forces reflected misplaced priorities despite the worsening security situation across the country. Irabor said, “Furthermore, over three-quarters of Nigeria’s…

…upon a remarkable public career spanning several decades that has embraced public administration, ministerial responsibility, state governorship, legislative service, party leadership, traditional institution, education, and agriculture. Few Nigerians have traversed so many fields of public endeavour with such consiste…

…workplace accidents and structural risks. The call came during a stakeholders’ forum organised by the Lagos State Safety Commission, where industry regulators and professionals examined strategies to improve safety standards in the state’s rapidly expanding built environment. The forum, themed “Safe Building, Protected…

…small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The projects were highlighted in a one-year account of stewardship released by the administration of the council chairma…

…Williams’ knockdown to break Argentinian hearts. Online betting sites had made the Spanish the favourites to win the tournament prior to action getting underway on June 11th, but an opening day draw against Cape Verde immediately sent the bookies back to the drawing board. The popular Lucky Rebel Sportsbook listed Luis…

Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu demands justice as in-laws allegedly harass 28-year-old widow eight days after husband's death Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has demanded justice for a 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, who is allegedly facing severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relat…

…and addressing pressing needs within communities.Aiyedatiwa also reaffirmed his administration's political support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. "We have already declared Ondo State for Tinubu 2027 and we remain unwavering in our resolve to deliver en masse in the Sunshine State for Pres…

…the strike, saying one sailor was killed and another injured. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the attack as "a blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war."He added that the incident "CANNOT GO UNANSWERED." Russia also criticised the attack, with Kremlin spokesman…

…governing institutions should never cross. UEFA takes it extremely seriously," the organisation said. "So should every National Football Association. So should every stakeholder: leagues, clubs, players, supporters, governments and everyone who cares about the future of the game.""The soul and governance of football ar…

…to the applicant's email address. The document arrives as a PDF or in another recognised file format, and applicants are advised to save a secure copy to present to immigration officials upon arrival in the country.Libyan authorities framed the portal as part of a broader effort to promote cultural exchange and make tr…

…Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). The meeting brought together delegates from member organisations, including Afenifere, the Middle Belt Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and PANDEF. Among those in attendance were former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah, former Enugu State Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, Ambassador…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, said Nigeria and other African countries need to seriously invest in the young population to drive the food systems. Kyari stated this in his speech on a side event organized by the African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, and AG…

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Tuesday that Moine Chaabani was taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses. “His contract is for a period of four years,” the FTF said in a press release, confirming reports that had been circul…

…over the Inspector-General of Police. The forum, comprising prominent socio-cultural organisations including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Pan Niger Delta Forum and the Middle Belt Forum, said anything short of such autonomy would amount to creating a “Federal State Police” rather than a genuinely decentralised polic…

…men to Kabul on a charter flight after issuing enforceable deportation ordersInterior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said deportations to Afghanistan would continue for criminals and security threatsThe German government said people who threaten public safety have no prospect of remaining in the countryFind it fast with o…

By Dennis Agbo Two members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were reportedly killed following an attack on a cattle camp in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims, identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, were sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN…

…constitutional right to privacy, the registration framework is one of the statutory mechanisms designed to safeguard that very right by subjecting data controllers and data processors to effective regulatory oversight.” The statement further quoted the court as saying, “Looking at the recitals of the Guidance Notice, t…

…of the aircraft comes months after Governor Seyi Makinde announced plans by his administration to acquire modern aerial surveillance platforms to bolster ongoing efforts aimed at tackling insecurity, including kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities.

…challenges associated with commuting around the town. “This is part of our administration’s agenda of infrastructure renewal across all zones of Osun. What we are doing in Osogbo, we are doing in Ila, in Iwo, Ile Ife, Ilesha and now in Ede. “It is noteworthy to inform the gathering of today that our engineers have deli…