The United States is seeking to strengthen trade relations with Nigeria by creating more opportunities for Nigerian fashion designers to access American buyers and retailers. The US Consulate General in Lagos disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 4, following a lunch hosted by Consul General Brandon Hudspeth in honour of Omoyemi Akerele, founder…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore fuel subsidy, reopen Nigeria’s land borders for legitimate trade and tackle insecurity if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the promises on Wednesday during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, which attracted thousands of supporters. He said his administration would…
Four politicians of Nigerian descent have won elections in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm polls, securing positions in local government and state legislatures. The winners are Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem. All four contested under the Democratic Party. Their victories came as Democrats recorded significant gains in the elections,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to train more than 70 television cameramen in December 2026 to improve professional standards and strengthen visual journalism ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, disclosed this during a meeting with members of the Society of Television…
The Anambra State Government has approved plans to remodel Upper Iweka in Onitsha as part of its ongoing urban regeneration programme. The Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, announced the decision on Tuesday following the 17th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held at the Light House in Awka. According to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in Ogere, Ogun State. The discovery followed an operation carried out by operatives of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 on Tuesday, November 3, after receiving credible intelligence about the facility. According to the EFCC, the refinery…
A farmer, identified as Samson Gabriel, has allegedly been hacked to death with a machete by his neighbour, Lekan Oyebamiji, following a disagreement over money in Akinlalu community, Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday and caused tension in the community, with some residents said to have left their homes for fear of being…
God Is Good Mobility (GIGM) has introduced a 20 per cent discount on travel fares for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to help reduce their transportation expenses amid rising costs. The company also announced a partnership with the NYSC to improve the safety of corps members travelling to their places of primary…
Women accounts for only five per cent of negotiators across 57 peace processes reviewed in 2025, down from seven per cent in 2024, according to the United Nations. UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, disclosed this while presenting the Secretary-General’s annual report on Women, Peace and Security at an open debate of…
Nigerian businessman and economist Atedo Peterside has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they have made life harder for low-income earners while benefiting wealthier Nigerians. Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC, made the remarks during an interview on ARISE TV on Monday, expressing concern that about 130 million Nigerians were becoming poorer. He explained that…