…to a report by Bloomberg quoting Presidency source, the facility is aimed at strengthening the country’s external reserves and freeing up funds for infrastructure. The new facility dubbed “Project Gazelle 2”, will refinance approximately $1.5 billion outstanding under the original 2023 deal while unlocking an addition…
…the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit to Cotonou, Benin Republic, where he is holding talks aimed at harmonising regional defence strategies and strengthening security cooperation. According to a statement by his media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister said West Africa’s com…
…subscribers. That cooled investor sentiment, with Spotify shares down 2.6 percent in opening trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Spotify registered 300 million paying subscribers in the quarter, as opposed to people who listen free but with ads — seven million more than in the previous quarter and one million more…
…and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, who delivered the opening remarks of the CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, attributed the increase to stronger foreign exchange inflows and renewed investor participation across different asset classes, saying the trend reflects growing confidence in th…
…swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for attempting to denigrate the former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. The party said Wike’s remarks in several fora show he is afraid of growing opposition against the administration he is working for rather than political strength. The opposi…
…the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, with support from the Open Society Foundations. Organisers said the programme is intended to create a pipeline of ethical leaders capable of strengthening democratic gover…
…Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited has opened applications for 11 job openings, with a call for qualified professionals to support infrastructure projects in the West African nation.John Zhao, a director at CCECC Nigeria, announced the recruitment drive on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, via his official X (form…
…companies like this,” he said. He noted that the committee remained committed to strengthening indigenous defence production following the passage of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act. “The DICON Bill was sponsored by our chairman, and when it was passed, I told him our work had only just begun. We had…
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian WWE superstar Oba Femi made a bold cultural statement on Monday Night RAW, stepping into the arena in a white agbada just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance,…
…"Since he was kidnapped months ago, I don't know anything about him or what is happening to him," she said, adding: "It is the government that took my son and I am so angry at them." "The government is meant to protect us and has turned against us, and worse of all against my son." Sam Mugumya. CREDIT: Bobi Wine | Face…
…the attack, with over 100 vehicles transporting displaced villagers from yesterday evening to now. "From yesterday until today, nobody has eaten because of the trauma and panic caused by the attack," he said. Residents also said the bandits razed two houses belonging to Lawwali Ta'u Mai Chaji and Hassan Hasken Halara,…
…in an election. The judgment followed an appeal marked CA/ABJ/CV/750/2026, which the Zenith Party (ZP) lodged against the INEC. The panel was led by Justice Balkisu Bello Aliyu, while the lead judgment was delivered by Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike. The ZP went to the appellate court after Justice Umar dismissed a case…
…shares examples of AI applications in governance, such as to increase diabetes screening volumes in Bangladesh, or in reducing costs for Indian farmers through advanced weather forecasts. The solutions, the report stresses, will need to meet people where they are. “For example, AI solutions will need to be delivered th…
…backed the proposal. But after days of criticism - including Uefa's 55 nations threatening to boycott all Fifa tournaments - Infantino was forced to withdraw the plan. Wenger, who clarified he had no intention of following senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro in resigning, distanced himself from the FFE scheme. He asserted h…
…based on his profile and behaviour, Customs officers selected him for additional screening. A search of his suitcase revealed 26kg (57lb) of ecstasy, equivalent to 70,114 pills, along with 4g (0.14oz) of methamphetamine, as reported by NeedToKnow. Officers also confiscated a small bottle containing urine, which investi…
…statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic airlines warned against any disruption of their operations over the TSC dispute, saying any group that atte…
…2030 World Cup will be staged primarily across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the opening matches taking place in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to commemorate the competition’s 100th anniversary. As a result, the six countries will not need to battle through their respective continental qualifying competitions for…
…attacks, with homes burned, residents killed and food storage facilities destroyed, worsening the humanitarian situation in the area. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 12:57 PM | Share this Story
TikToker denies recording sacred Oyo deity, dismisses claims she is de@d TikToker Wasilat Olalere has denied claims she secretly recorded the annual Oloolu masquerade festival in Ibadan, Oyo State while stating that she is alive, hale and hearty. Speaking during an interview on Lagelu FM's Ibi Aye N Lo programme, Wasil…
…serving the dish at dinner parties and state events. The advise comes as the Korean peninsula faces its worst heatwave for more than a century, with both North and South seeing record breaking temperatures scorch farmland and fill hospitals. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 1:01 PM | Share this Story
…outer courts and grounds.Availability depends on demand, with popular sessions such as opening night, the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals often selling out quickly. After purchase, fans receive instant confirmation, and their tickets are delivered digitally through their Ticketmaster account.Ticketmaster Verifie…
…to Israel and reaffirms the Federal Government's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and Israel." Speaking after the ceremony, according to Channels Television, Ufochukwu conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria to the Government and peo…
…flagged off the distribution of 3,000 customised digital blood pressure monitors to senior public servants and political appointees, alongside maternal and neonatal health commodities, accident and emergency supplies, and 4,855 bedsheets for secondary healthcare facilities across the state. Speaking during the ceremony…
…was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners and other senior government officials during the exercise aimed at restoring discipline and order on Kano roads. Yusuf directed motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and pedestrians to strictly comply with traffic regulations, stressing…
The Senior Pastor of Faith and Miracle Church, Rev. Femi Adesina and other clerics have urged Christians to live lives of devotion to God and selfless service to humanity. The cleric made the call in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday, as family members, ministers of the Gospel, friends and admirers gathered f…