Locals told the BBC that armed men on motorcycles stormed villages in Zamfara state. The residents were kidnapped after the villages failed to pay a “tax” imposed on them by the gunmen,…
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FEC approves N3.2bn for procurement of scanners for five Nigerian airports
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Monday approved the sum of N3.2 billion to procure modern scanners for five international airports in the country. The Minister of Aviation and…
France seeks increased trade partnership with Nigeria
The French Minister for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, Olivier Becht said the French Government is interested in deepening trade relationship with Nigeria on agricultural exports. Becht stated this on Friday during…
Just in: Comrade Onu Chizoba Philip, Managing Director, Philony Ventures emerged Focus Magazine Nigeria Sports Personality of the month
Focus Magazine Nigeria Sports Personality of the Month. Comrade Onu Chizoba Philip was duely nominated in recognition of his numerous services to the sports development in Nigeria and his selfless contributions…
BREAKING: Nigerian Law School Places Five-Year Ban On Faculty Of Law At Datti Ahmed’s Baze University, Abuja For Violating Quota Of Admission
The imposition of the moratorium was sequel to the findings of the Council of Legal Education which showed that the university’s Law Faculty was currently having a backlog of over 347…
BREAKING: CBN To Increase Capital Base Of Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it will soon be announcing a new capital base for banks in the country as it said Nigerian banks were not well…
Experts urge Nigerian manufacturers to look to the capital market for funding
Experts and industry players at the just concluded 8th Edition of the Manufacturing & Equipment Expo, West Africa 2023 urged manufacturers nationwide to look to the Nigerian capital market for funding…
Just in: Hon. Johnson Samuel Ani paid a courtesy call to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker Federal House of Representatives
The powerful leader, Hon. Johnson Samuel Ani, Majority Leader, Enugu State House of Assembly was at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, to formally congratulate Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on his successful…
Nigerian student faces jail time, deportation over threat to bomb UK university
A Nigerian master’s student in the United Kingdom, Somtochukwu Okwuoha, has been remanded in custody after a jury found him guilty of making terrorist threats against Dundee University in Scotland. The BBC…
Nigerians suffering mental health issues over current challenges – Psychological Association
The Nigerian Psychological Association, NPA, has said that all Nigerians are suffering from unstable mental health issues on account of the current challenges in the country. Speaking at a Two-Day…