Freetown: Afrimoney, in partnership with Ecobank Sierra Leone, has launched the Afrimoney Prepaid Visa Card to advance financial inclusion and digital transformation in Sierra Leone.
According to Sierra Leone News Agency, the launch ceremony, held a…
CharlyBoy Teases Fans with Upcoming Memoir Release ‘999’
Lagos: Maverick showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has continued to tease his fans and followers across Nigeria and beyond with the dropping of extracts of his historic memoir ‘999’. The all-time social activist took to soci…
Lawmakers Inspect Mina Camp Facilities and Gather Feedback from Nigerian Pilgrims
Makkah: Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Hajj conducted an inspection on Thursday night of the facilities and welfare services provided to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina. This inspection is part of the oversight activities for the 2026 H…
GText Founder Warns of Liquidity Crisis in Real Estate
Lagos: Dr Stephen Akintayo, Founder of GText Holdings, says liquidity challenges remain a major threat confronting operators in Nigeria’s real estate sector. Akintayo spoke on Friday in Lagos during activities marking the company’s 18th anniversary ce…
NRM Elects Okereke as Presidential Candidate for 2027 Elections
Abuja: The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has elected Dr. Esther Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the NRM, Prince Chinedu Obi, unveiled Okereke as the party’s candidate, stating that she wa…
TETFund and Nigerian Army Collaborate on Education and Defence Technology
Abuja: The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army to promote education, security, and technological development in…
Stakeholders Advocate Africa-Centred Trade Settlement Systems
Abuja: Stakeholders have called for stronger Africa-centred systems to reduce barriers affecting intra-African trade. They made the call during a workshop on African trade settlement innovation held in Abuja for regional economic development. The work…
Ozoakpata Emerges One-Day CEO of Wema Bank
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Ben Azi Urges Government to Boost Support for Volleyball Development
Abuja: Ben Azi, Head Coach of De Friends Spikers Volleyball Club of Abuja, has called for increased government support and investment in volleyball development in the country. He expressed confidence that several emerging teams would make strong impre…
Cracked Defences: Nigeria’s Fading Ebola Legacy
Lagos: In July 2014, Nigeria stood at the edge of what could have been a catastrophic public health collapse when Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat infected with Ebola Virus Disease, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and lat…
Cracked Defences: Nigeria’s Fading Ebola Legacy
Lagos: In July 2014, Nigeria stood at the edge of what could have been a catastrophic public health collapse when Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat infected with Ebola Virus Disease, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and lat…
Cracked Defences: Nigeria’s Fading Ebola Legacy
Lagos: In July 2014, Nigeria stood at the edge of what could have been a catastrophic public health collapse when Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat infected with Ebola Virus Disease, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and lat…
Abuja: The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called for a more inclusive, transparent, and people-centred democracy as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. The call is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Fr…
Political Defectors Lack Honour, Integrity – Ex-APC South Africa Chair
Lagos: A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, Mr Bola Babarinde, has urged Nigerians to reject politicians who constantly cross-carpeting to pursuit personal interests. Babarinde, who is also Convener of APC Re…
Adebayo Outlines SDP’s Vision for 2027, Urges Stronger Democracy
Abuja: The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to make use of democratic freedoms to strengthen governance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo in a statement on Friday s…
Afenifere Chieftain Calls for Support of SDP in 2027
Lagos: A chieftain of Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organisation, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has urged Nigerians to support the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2027, emphasizing the party’s commitment to social justice, equity, and people-centred go…
Abuja: A cross section of Nigerians residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concerns over the mounting insecurity and severe economic hardship citizens are facing. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate int…
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Gridlock: Motorists, Commuters Laud FRSC Boss’ Personal Intervention on Abuja-Kaduna Road
Jere: Motorists and commuters on Friday, lauded the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for personally leading the operation that restored traffic on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The motorists and commuters, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Democratic Stability in West Africa
Cotonou: The Nigerian Ambassador-designate to Benin Republic, Ambassador Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to promoting peace and democratic stability within West Africa. This commitment was hi…
Eid el-Kabir: Defence Minister Calls for Unity Among Nigerians
Abuja: The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to unite in the face of ongoing security challenges in the country. In his Eid el-Kabir message to Muslims, delivered by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatun…
Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Vaccine Hub, Targets 90.7m Nigerians by 2035
Lagos: President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Lagos Cold and Dry Storage Hub, a future-ready vaccine storage and distribution cold chain facility, designed to serve 90.7 million Nigerians by 2035 and beyond.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, t…
Tinubu Commissions Ultra-modern Healthcare Complex at FMC Abuja
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the ultra-modern Bola Tinubu Complex at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen specialist healthcare services and reduce medical tourism in Nigeria. Tinubu, represented b…
Motorists Accuse Abuja Fuel Stations of Pump Tampering, Demand Regulatory Action
Abuja: Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have accused some fuel stations of adjusting their fuel pumps, leading to concerns over the value received for their money. The drivers assert that this alleged manipulation is an act of exp…
MTHE Permanent Secretary Completes Singapore Leadership Programme
Singapore: Mohamed Sheick Kargbo, Permanent Secretary of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), has completed a five-day strategic leadership and public governance training under the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP).
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1.7 Million Pilgrims Participate in 2026 Hajj, Reports Saudi Authority
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has announced that a total of 1.70 million pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This figure marks an increase from the numbers recorded in 2025, reflecting a gradual recovery…
Sallah: COAS Wife Leads Humanitarian Outreach, Supports Military Families
Abuja: Mrs Safiyyah Shaibu, President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), has in the spirit of Sallah, led a humanitarian outreach to support military families and widows in the Federal Capital Territory. This initiative was aime…