Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has not stopped issuing visa — Official
China President Xi Jinping By Uche Bibilari The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria said on Tuesday that it had not stopped…
FG launches new visa policy to boost economy
NIS By Ibironke AriyoThe Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja launched a New Visa Policy (NVP) to boost the nation’s…
Fiscal Responsibility Act: Commission decries low compliance by MDA’s
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expressed displeasure over the low compliance…
FG directs stock taking of agricultural assets across Nigeria
Sabo Nanono, Minister of Agric By Cecilia IjuoThe Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, has directed all state…
MMIA Customs command intercepts $8m
Dollar By Chiazo OgboluComptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) on Tuesday disclosed that the Custom Command at the Murtala…
Football sponsorship: Rwanda's controversial strategy to boost tourism
In an effort to boost its international image and attract more foreign visitors, the Rwandan government is investing heavily in…
FGM kills 12-year-old in Egypt as illegal practice resists eradication
Issued on: 03/02/2020 – 17:31Modified: 03/02/2020 – 17:31 The arrest of the parents of a 12-year-old Egyptian girl who died…
UN envoy says Libya rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva
Issued on: 04/02/2020 – 15:44Modified: 04/02/2020 – 15:44 The U.N. envoy to Libya said on Tuesday there was a “genuine…
Philanthropist Ned Nwoko to fund 5 varsities for malaria vaccine dev’t
Prince Ned Nwoko By Emmanuel Afonne A philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko, says he will fund researchers in five universities in…
DPR seals 10 gas plants, 40 retail outlets in Delta
DPR assures products availability during Yuletide By Edeki Igafe The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office on Tuesday…
Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation funds scientists to develop malaria vaccine
Malaria is caused by anopheles Mosquito By Sheila Offiong Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation, an NGO, says it is funding a…
Beauty queen Imelda takes medical outreach to Churches, schools
Queen Imelda James (2019/2020 Miss Health beauty pageant) during a free medical outreach in Gwagwalada. By Jacinta Nwachukwu The office…
Coronavirus: China committed to safeguarding lives of Nigerians, others – Envoy
Coronavirus By Uche Bibilari The Chinese Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the lives of Nigerians and other nationals…
Minister seeks stakeholders’ action on wetlands preservation
Minister seeks stakeholders’ action on wetlands preservation By Azubuike Okeh Mrs Sharon Ikeazo, Minister of State for Environment, has called…
Nigeria’s 17th Court of Appeal inaugurated in Delta
Justice Bulkachuwa, cutting the tape to inaugurate the 17th Court of Appeal Division in Asaba on Monday as Gov. Ifeanyi…
World Schools Games: St Saviours School Ikoyi Lagos now 3 time winners
St Saviours School pupils at the World School Games in Dubai By Olanrewaju Akojede For the third time in a…
Drama at Yola High Court as kidnapper accuses colleagues of perjury
Justice symbol By Yakubu Uba A mild drama ensued on Monday at a Yola High Court when a kidnap suspect…
Police deny luxury buses hijack by bandits in Kogi
Luxury buses in Nigeria Nigeria Police in Lokoja said no GUO, Ezenwata and Young Shall Grow luxury buses were hijacked…
Police arrest 24 suspects for blocking Lagos roads
Nigerian policemen By Oladapo Udom The Police from Ijora Badia, Area B Command, on Monday, arrested 24 suspects for blocking…
FCT Minister receives National Sport Festival unity torch
National Sport Festival unity torch in Presidential villa By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello on Monday received…