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“Who undermines its own largest investor?” – Akinwunmi Adesina defends Dangote amid faceoff with FG
23/07/2024

“Who undermines its own largest investor?” – Akinwunmi Adesina defends Dangote amid faceoff with FG

Akinwunmi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, has expressed his shock and concern over the ongoing drama surrounding Dangote Refineries. Adesina believes the backlash and difficulties facing the Dangote Refineries at the moment will create harmful repercussions for Nigeria’s in...

“Seek forgiveness and pray” -Jigawa Governor urges Nigerians to shun nationwide protest
23/07/2024

“Seek forgiveness and pray” -Jigawa Governor urges Nigerians to shun nationwide protest

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has appealed to Nigerians facing current economic hardships to turn to God, advising them against participating in the nationwide protest scheduled for Thursday, August 1. In his speech at a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse, Governor Namadi emphasised th...

58 nations back Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as DG of WTO
23/07/2024

58 nations back Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as DG of WTO

58 of the 164 member states in the World Trade Organization (WTO) have declared their support for the re-election of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for another term. The African Group of the World Trade Organization (WTO) proposed her re-election at the WTO’s General Council meeting ye...

Nigeria’s poor regulation has claimed many victims and Dangote Refineries could be next
23/07/2024

Nigeria’s poor regulation has claimed many victims and Dangote Refineries could be next

When the Lagos state government outrightly banned motorcycles from plying some major roads in the state, some Lagosians praised the decision, citing safety reasons and reduced traffic jams without considering the Chinese-owned ride-hailing companies like Opay (Oride) and Gokada that had invested hun...

Kamala Harris breaks fundraising record with $81 million donated in one day
23/07/2024

Kamala Harris breaks fundraising record with $81 million donated in one day

In a historic wave of support, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has raised over $81 million within 24 hours of President Joe Biden’s announcement to withdraw from the presidential race. This record-breaking sum marks the largest single-day fundraising haul in the history of U.S. presidential camp...

Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally
14/07/2024

Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The presidential candidate of the Republican Party, after leaving the hospital, described hearing a “whizzing sound” and feeling a “bullet ripping through skin” as he add...

Fresh Update On Plateau School CollapseWhile Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, said that the number of casu...
12/07/2024

Fresh Update On Plateau School Collapse

While Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, said that the number of casualties is yet to be determined, a witness has informed Neusroom that he counted 10 dead bodies in one morgue alone.

Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, has said that the number of casualties in the Plateau school building collapse is yet unknown

Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, has informed Neusroom that the number of casualties in the collapsed scho...
12/07/2024

Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, has informed Neusroom that the number of casualties in the collapsed school building in the state is yet unknown, adding that authorities are currently making efforts to determine the exact number.

Alfred Alabo, the Police PRO in Plateau State, has said that the number of casualties in the Plateau school building collapse is yet unknown

Dangote Increases US Crude Oil Purchases to 16 Million Barrels: Here’s Why He’s Importing
12/07/2024

Dangote Increases US Crude Oil Purchases to 16 Million Barrels: Here’s Why He’s Importing

Dangote Refinery has purchased an additional 5 million barrels of WTI Midland Crude Oil from US, which is expected to be delivered by next month

How Nigerians Paid ₦721 Billion in Bribes to Prosecutors, Police Officers, Other Public Officials
12/07/2024

How Nigerians Paid ₦721 Billion in Bribes to Prosecutors, Police Officers, Other Public Officials

A new report has shown that Nigerians Paid ₦721 Billion in Bribes to Lawmakers, Prosecutors, Police Officers, and Other Public Officials in 2023

President Ruto Sacks Entire Cabinet, Except One, as Kenyans Continue to Demand More
11/07/2024

President Ruto Sacks Entire Cabinet, Except One, as Kenyans Continue to Demand More

President Ruto of Kenya has sacked all his cabinet members except his foreign minister following continued demonstrations in the country

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy to Local Governments in Landmark Ruling
11/07/2024

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy to Local Governments in Landmark Ruling

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed that the federal government must now distribute funds directly to local governments

Why AI Integration is Crucial for the Nigerian Non-Profit Sector
10/07/2024

Why AI Integration is Crucial for the Nigerian Non-Profit Sector

Experts in Nigeria's private sector have advocated for an increase adoption and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Non-profit sector

NNPC Seeks Crude-Oil Backed Loan as Fuel Scarcity Lingers
10/07/2024

NNPC Seeks Crude-Oil Backed Loan as Fuel Scarcity Lingers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited seeks to secure another crude oil-backed loan, as fuel scarcity lingers in the country

Lagos to Re-Introduce Monthly Sanitation, Seven Years After Suspension
09/07/2024

Lagos to Re-Introduce Monthly Sanitation, Seven Years After Suspension

Lagos State Government is set to reintroduce the monthly sanitation exercise, seven years after its suspension following a court ruling

Abia State Launches ₦1bn Interest-Free Loans as Labour Threatens Strike Over Wage Dispute
09/07/2024

Abia State Launches ₦1bn Interest-Free Loans as Labour Threatens Strike Over Wage Dispute

The Abia State Government will, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, launch a ₦1 billion interest-free revolving loan scheme for 9,200 residents

FG Lifts Tariffs, Taxes on Imported Foods to Tackle Hunger Crisis
09/07/2024

FG Lifts Tariffs, Taxes on Imported Foods to Tackle Hunger Crisis

To combat rising food prices and ensure food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended tariffs and taxes on imported food items.

Chief Judge Declines Yahaya Bello’s Request to Transfer ₦80 Billion Fraud Case to Kogi
09/07/2024

Chief Judge Declines Yahaya Bello’s Request to Transfer ₦80 Billion Fraud Case to Kogi

Justice John Tsoho has refused Yahaya Bello's request to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja, the country's capital, to Kogi state.

NFP coalition thrown into confusion after winning France’s snap parliamentary elections
08/07/2024

NFP coalition thrown into confusion after winning France’s snap parliamentary elections

The New Popular Front (NFP), a newly formed left-wing coalition, has made history by winning in France’s second round of snap parliamentary elections which was held on Sunday. However, the party fell well short of the 289-seat threshold for an absolute majority. The New Popular Front (NPF) is a sp...

MONIEPOINT: 70% of Nigerian SMEs need loans to finance their businesses
08/07/2024

MONIEPOINT: 70% of Nigerian SMEs need loans to finance their businesses

In a recent report, Moniepoint disclosed that the majority of small businesses in Nigeria need loans to run their operations properly. In its first-ever publication titled The Informal Economy Report 2024, the fintech company explored the financial implications of the country’s small business ente...

For many Nigerians, July 7 is just another day of the year, but for members of the Black Axe group, the day is celebrate...
07/07/2024

For many Nigerians, July 7 is just another day of the year, but for members of the Black Axe group, the day is celebrated as the group's annual "founder's day" and has been codenamed 7/7.

Here's the history and why it has been associated with violence.

July 7, or 7/7, as many would like to call it, is a unique date. However, this day is often associated with violence in many parts of Nigeria.

"Whether you voted for the Labour Party or not, my government will serve you," Starmer said in his first speech as Prime...
05/07/2024

"Whether you voted for the Labour Party or not, my government will serve you," Starmer said in his first speech as Prime Minister.

What about Nigerians living in the UK?

From Immigration To Living Standard: Nigerians In UK Speak On How Labour Party’s Win Will Affect Them

Nigerians in UK have reacted to how the latest win by Labour Party in UK election will impact their lives,from immigration to standard of living.

Breaking: Labour Party Sweeps to Landslide Victory in UK’s Election
05/07/2024

Breaking: Labour Party Sweeps to Landslide Victory in UK’s Election

Although much anticipated, the Labour Party has secured a historic landslide victory in Thursday’s UK parliamentary elections, marking a significant moment in the country’s modern political history. For the first time in 14 years, the Labour Party has taken control of Parliament, the House of Co...

President Ruto Halts Planned Pay Increase for Lawmakers, Ministers, as Protesters Continue to Make Demands
04/07/2024

President Ruto Halts Planned Pay Increase for Lawmakers, Ministers, as Protesters Continue to Make Demands

President Ruto has ordered a review of proposed pay increase for lawmakers and ministers in his cabinet as protesters make new demands

Why the Court of Appeal Overturned the Expulsion of 25 Pro-Wike Lawmakers
04/07/2024

Why the Court of Appeal Overturned the Expulsion of 25 Pro-Wike Lawmakers

A Court of Appeal in Nigeria's Capital, Abuja, Has Overturned Rivers State High Court ruling that Expulsed 25 Pro-Wike Lawmakers

Britons Head to the Polls: Get the Inside Scoop on this UK’s Election
04/07/2024

Britons Head to the Polls: Get the Inside Scoop on this UK’s Election

Voters in the UK are out-voting in an election that can potentially change the leadership in the United Kingdom (UK).

UNIBEN shuts down all academic activities weeks before 1st-semester exams over protests
04/07/2024

UNIBEN shuts down all academic activities weeks before 1st-semester exams over protests

Students and staff of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) took to the streets of the Edo state capital on Wednesday morning to protest the poor living conditions and lack of electricity on campus. Following yesterday morning’s protest, the institution’s Senate convened an emergency meeting and term...

LASEMA Reveals Why Two-Storey Building Collapsed in Mushin
03/07/2024

LASEMA Reveals Why Two-Storey Building Collapsed in Mushin

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said that the building collapse in Mushin was caused by the use of substandard materials

Why Southeast Leaders Have Intensified Calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
03/07/2024

Why Southeast Leaders Have Intensified Calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Political leaders in Southeast Nigeria have intensified calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)

NNPC Declares State of Emergency on Crude Oil Production
03/07/2024

NNPC Declares State of Emergency on Crude Oil Production

NNPC Has Declared a State of Emergency on Crude Oil Production, Says The Country Has The Capacity To Produce 2 Million Barrels Per Day

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