News as it breaks
Nigeria has been listed among 53 African countries set to enjoy zero-tariff treatment on all exports to China, a move officials describe as a landmark boost for trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during the 2025 China–Nigeria Culture and Tourism Festival in Abuja, where China’s Deputy Ambassador to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commended the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Abuja chapter, for launching an Enlightenment and Wellness Campaign dedicated to advancing girl-child education. Speaking at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described education as a powerful tool for transforming lives,…
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has concluded a series of high-level visits to Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The visits were aimed at consolidating support from fellow leaders and reinforcing regional collaboration…
Some educators, religious leaders, and policymakers have renewed calls for an end to early child marriage and for greater investment in girl-child education, stressing that empowering young girls benefits the entire nation. Speaking at a sensitization/wellness seminar on Girl-Child Education in Abuja, representatives from various sectors emphasised the need to…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has announced a major milestone with the official acquisition of its land, a development that underscores the association’s commitment to growth, stability, and progress. This breakthrough was made possible through the leadership of the National Chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, who facilitated the payment…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International to strengthen advocacy for gender equality, children’s rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups racross Nigeria. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, NAWOJ’s National President, Aisha Ibrahim, said the collaboration reflects…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned a recent ruling by a Canadian Federal Court which allegedly classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organizations.” The controversial designation stemmed from the asylum case of a Nigerian, Mr. Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in 2017 and sought refugee status…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to his Congolese counterpart, Jean-Claude Gakosso, and the people of the Republic of the Congo as the Central African nation celebrates its Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Tuggar described the occasion as a proud symbol of the resilience, unity,…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket, dismantling defending champions Tunisia 87-66 in Luanda, Angola. The game began with a blistering start from Nigeria, as Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie inspired an early 10-0 lead. By the end of the first quarter, the…
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased for the fourth straight month in July, dropping to 21.8% from 22.22% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The report noted that July’s month-on-month headline inflation rate stood at 1.99%, 0.31…
