The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has told international investors that Nigeria remains committed to macroeconomic stability, as the country pursues economic reforms amid global financial uncertainty and persistent domestic pressures. Mr Cardoso spoke on…
A few prominent names in Nigeria’s failed opposition have issued a statement accusing President Bola Tinubu of presiding over an administration that is determined to make Nigeria a one-party dictatorship. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, they claimed, has been…
As we mark International Civil Aviation Day, it is important to reinforce the fact that aviation remains the most reliable, effective, efficient, and safest mode of transportation in the world. Air turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it is a normal…
The Donald Trump administration has imposed new travel restrictions on Nigeria, citing security concerns and difficulties in vetting nationals. The new restriction suspended entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as immigrants, or on B‑1, B‑2, B‑1/B‑2, F, M,…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — FORMER First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, has said her husband, late President Muhammadu Buhari, suffered from long history of malnutrition, which affected his health when he was the president. She also said some powerful individuals,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday, warned that any attempt to interfere with Wednesday’s National Day of Protest and mourning could spark a nationwide indefinite strike. Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, said in a statement that the union had received…
A Lagos-based businesswoman, Mabel Hussaini, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Nigerian police, her estranged husband and several other respondents, accusing them of unlawful arrest, detention, extortion and persistent harassment. In the suit she filed before the…
By Nnasom David A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crashed, Tuesday evening, at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency services. The aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ASR, was…
The United States has partially suspended the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to Nigeria and 14 other countries, citing concerns on radical Islamic terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State operating freely in certain parts of…
Stakeholders from various sectors have called for urgent action to eliminate domestic servitude and early child marriage in Anambra State. The stakeholders made the call during a policy briefing organised by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) in collaboration…