Nigeria Approves $618 Million Loan to Acquire Italian Attack Jets for Air Force Fleet Renewal
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved borrowing approximately $618 million from a consortium of financiers to purchase six M-346 attack jets and…
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FEC Scraps Niger Delta and Sports Ministries, Creates New Regional Development Ministry
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development, according to…
Lagos to Launch First International Cultural Festival ‘Afropolis 2024’ on October 26
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with QDance Centre, is set to launch the inaugural International Cultural Festival, “Afropolis 2024,”…
President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Fires Five Ministers Amid Economic Struggles
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has fired five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a significant cabinet reshuffle, aimed at…
More Than 2,500 Residents Benefit From Ounje Onigbogbo Food Initiative
The Executive Chairman of Onigbogbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, recently organised the “Ounje Onigbogbo Food Initiative,”…
The Influence of Islam on Hausa Culture and Society
Islam’s arrival in Hausaland in the 14th century reshaped the political, social, and cultural landscape of the region. Over time,…
The Importance of Respect in Yoruba Culture
In Yoruba culture, respect is a cornerstone of social interaction, deeply rooted in daily life and passed down through generations….
World Bank Approves $1.57bn Financing Package for Nigeria to Boost Health, Education, and Power Sectors
The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria to support its health and education sectors and…
Nigeria Blocks Shell’s $1.3bn Sale of Onshore Oil Assets, Approves ExxonMobil Deal
Nigeria has rejected Shell’s proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oil production unit to Renaissance Africa Energy, citing regulatory…
Climate Change Worsens Deadly Floods in West and Central Africa, Scientists Say
Human-caused climate change has intensified the devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan in…