World Bank: More Nigerians to experience poverty by 2027
The World Bank has projected that poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points over the next five years, rising through 2027. This was contained in the Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report released during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the…
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
A normally bustling border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi was noticeably quieter than usual on Thursday as a result of an escalating regional trade row. From midnight, Tanzania banned the entry of all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa…
Haitian Music Legend Fabrice Rouzier Sues Nigeria’s Burna Boy For Copyright Infringement In U.S.
This lawsuit against Burna Boy comes just two weeks after fellow Nigerian superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was also hit with a copyright infringement suit in the U.S., in which four Nigerian artists accused him of illegally appropriating…
GTCO appoints new group chairman as shareholders approve N8.03 dividend
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has announced the appointment of Suleiman Barau as its new Group Chairman, subject to regulatory approval. This decision came as part of the company’s succession plan and was revealed during the company’s fourth annual general…
Why Didn’t You Ask Adeleke Not To Run For Second Term? – Wole Oke
The representative of Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Honourable Wole Oke, has revealed that he was the financial backbone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State for a period spanning 12 years. According to reports, Oke, who is serving his…
BREAKING: Air Peace suspends flight operations nationwide
Air Peace Ltd. has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide due to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace,…
Africa’s Future: US Interests and Partnerships
Massad Boulos says US tariffs and aid cuts are necessary to ensure transparency US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has said that President Donald Trump values Africa, despite announcing sweeping aid cuts that have caused considerable humanitarian distress across…
WHO announces overhaul, layoffs amid US funding cuts
The World Health Organization chief has said US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a huge budget gap, forcing it to slash operations and lay off staff. “The sudden drop in income has left us with a large…
Nigerian poet makes history as first African to win Haiku contest
A Nigerian creative writer and poet, Ibrahim Nureni, has emerged as the first Nigerian and African to be honoured at the prestigious African Literature, Maya International Haiku Contest. Nureni earned second place in the recently concluded English-language category of the…
Tinubu Considers Lifting State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Growing Political Tension
In an effort to revive his waning political image and frustrate the coalition building up against him, President Bola Tinubu is considering reversing the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State before the expiration of the initial period of six…