“They are Insensitive to the Needs of the Masses” — Nigerian Nurses Association Slams FG, Begins Nationwide Warning Strike
Nurses under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a seven-day...
Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara Announces Fourth-Term Bid After the Disqualification of Opposition
Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has officially announced on Tuesday his candidacy for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled...
Manufacturers Warn FG: Don’t Confuse Nominal GDP Growth with Real Economic Progress
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned against interpreting the nominal expansion of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as evidence of...
Russia’s Energy Minister Meets Niger’s President, Signs Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The Russian Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Niger in the fields of civil nuclear energy and...
FIFA Opens Regional Headquarters in Morocco, Partners with Niger to Promote Inclusive Football Education
FIFA has opened its regional office in Rabat, Morocco and at the recently inaugurated building, FIFA signed a memorandum of understanding with Niger...
Kidnappers Demand N20m Ransom Each for 6 Nigerian Law School Students Abducted in Benue
Six Nigerian Law School students travelling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus in Adamawa State have been abducted by suspected gunmen...
Nigerians in Lagos, Ogun Brace for 25 Days of Disruptive 9-hour Power Cuts as TCN Begins “Maintenance”
Residents of Lagos State and parts of Ogun State will experience a daily power outage lasting nine hours over 25 days, as the...
US Suspends Visa Services in Niger as Africans Face Stricter Visa Scrutiny Under Trump’s Administration
The United States has suspended all visa services at its embassy in Niamey, amid unresolved diplomatic issues with the Niger government, according to...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Win Record 10th WAFCON Title in Thrilling Comeback Over Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have become the first women’s national team in the world to win a continental title 10 times, clinching the 2024...
FG Reverses 18-Year University Entry Policy but Quietly Reinforces It by Setting JSS Entry Age at 12
The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a new policy document for Non-State Schools, setting 12 years as the minimum entry age for...
Niger Sets Up National Committee to Oversee Critical Digital Infrastructure in Response to Rising Cyber Threats
The Nigerien government has taken a significant step in fortifying its digital landscape by establishing a national committee tasked with overseeing the deployment...
Google Unveils $37m AI Push Across Africa, Targeting Agriculture, Health, Education in Ghana, Nigeria and Others
Tech giant Google has announced a $37 million investment to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development across Africa, with a focus on key sectors...