Nigeria: Buhari Admits Boko Haram, Bandits Terrorising Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has told the United Nations that Nigeria is still facing violent extremism from the insurgency of Boko Haram and bandits. ...
Nigeria: Buhari Okays Oil Reform Bill As Senate Resumes
President Muhammadu Buhari may formally present the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the Senate next week, which could trigger major oil reforms, sources ...
Nigerian medical doctors among least paid globally
• Country’s GDP spend on health ranks 109th out of 191 • Only 50% of registered 72,000 doctors work in Nigeria Nigerian doctors ...
Buhari promises partnership with UN, demands co-operation on common problems
UN representative. Photo: TWITTER/USin Nigeria• Asks WHO to supply COVID-19 vaccines to all • Speech full of usual promises not often met says ...
Lagos reinstates commitment to MSMEs growth
By Muyiwa Lucas The Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the commitment of the state to the growth of Micro, Small ...
Elumelu makes TIME’s 100 List of Most Influential People
THE Chairman, United Bank for Africa and Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, has been recognised on the Time100 List of Most Influential ...
Mali faces recession, political crisis after coup
Malian soldiers. PHOTO: AFP Mali faces mountainous economic and political challenges more than a month after the military coup that toppled president Ibrahim ...
Advocating better access to quality maternal medicines, contraceptives
Committed to reduce the burden of maternal mortality across the country, Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch, Vivianne Ihekweazu, has called for improved access ...
Low attendance, fee hike, lateness characterise school re-opening
Pupils in the classroomAfter six months of lockdown, academic activities resumed on Monday as schools opened across the country. The majority of the ...
Nigeria to end fertilizer importation by 2023
• 5 years sentence awaits fertilizer adulterators Citing the over 33 fertiliser blending plants across the country, currently producing about five million metric tonnes ...