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UK’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa Opens in Lagos, Despite Moves to Reduce Immigration to the UK
The United Kingdom has opened its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, located in Lagos, Nigeria, amid the UK government’s ongoing plans...
Niger Appoints New Ambassador to Benin to Restore Diplomatic Ties
Niger’s military government has appointed Chaïbou Kadadé as its new ambassador to the Republic of Benin. This is to ease strained relations between...
Mali Detains Four Senior Barrick Gold Employees Amid Stricter Mining Regulations
Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company, has confirmed the detention of four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali. The employees were...
Nigerian Gospel Star Sinach Faces N5 Billion Copyright Suit Over Way Maker
The Federal High Court in Lagos will today, November 27, 2024, hear a N5 billion lawsuit brought by music producer Michael Oluwole, also...
Nigerians Now Await Pump Price Impact, Economic Benefits —Obi on PH Refinery
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) on the announced revamp of the Port...
Enugu Governor’s ₦971bn Budget for 2025 86% Higher than 2024, Despite Several Incomplete Projects
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a ₦971 billion budget proposal for 2025 to the State House of Assembly. The presentation...
Nigerian Govt Sends Comedian BasketMouth, Musician 2face, Influencer to India on Findings on CNG
The Nigerian government has announced organising a fact-finding mission to India by sending musician 2Baba (2Face Idibia), comedian Basketmouth, Northern musician Rarara, and...
TETFund Suspends Foreign Scholarships for Lecturers Over Nigeria’s FX Crisis and High Rate of Abscondment
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that it will stop sponsoring foreign scholarships for lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The suspension...
Niger Government Inaugurates Steel Rod Manufacturing Plant In Tahoua Region
The Niger government has inaugurated a new rebar (steel rod) manufacturing plant built by Niger Steel Group Company Ltd. The plant, located within...
Zambian Miners Rescued After Being Trapped During Nationwide Blackout
The country’s Energy Ministry reported that miners from two copper mines in Zambia were safely rescued after being trapped underground due to a...
CBN Hikes Interest Rates to 27.50 Per Cent, Sixth Time in 9 Months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent, marking the...
After Exceeding 3 Deadlines, NNPC Claims Resumption of Port Harcourt Refinery
After missing three prior deadlines, the Port Harcourt Refining is said to have commenced crude oil processing. On Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Communications...