News as it breaks
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), has opened a fresh window for investors with an ₦80 billion bond offering scheduled for auction on July 28, 2025, as announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO), The settlement date for successful bids is July 30, 2025. In line with the Debt Management…
A tragic road accident on the Yauri–Birnin Kebbi highway in Kebbi State has claimed the life of a driver and left 13 students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) with varying degrees of injuries. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, happened as the students were returning from Ilorin, Kwara State,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have renewed their commitment to deepen collaboration in addressing regional threats such as insecurity, disinformation, and governance vulnerabilities. This was the outcome of a high-level meeting between Ms. Amanda Dory, Director of the ACSS,…
Celebrated Afrobeats stars Adekunle Gold and Simi, have taken to social media to share a heartwarming update—they’ve just acquired a new home. The duo broke the news via an Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring a tender photo of Simi embracing Adekunle Gold within the cozy confines of their latest residence.…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London as the two leaders formally signed a long-anticipated UK-India Free Trade Agreement, expected to deliver a £25.5 billion boost to bilateral trade. The agreement, first announced in May, marks a significant milestone in economic relations between two…
A four-day strategic retreat and capacity-building workshop for communication officers across the ECOWAS Commission, Institutions, and Agencies has officially kicked off in Banjul. Organized by the ECOWAS Directorate of Communication in partnership with GIZ, the workshop aims to upskill participants in strategic, digital, and impact-driven communication practices, while paving the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that Nigerian domestic airlines refunded over ₦1.03 billion to 5,285 passengers between April and June 2025, following heightened regulatory enforcement and consumer protection efforts. The update, posted on the authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, revealed: “Between the months of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, declaring that security remains a top priority under his national agenda. Speaking at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State on Tuesday, the President—represented by…
In a dramatic twist in President Donald Trump’s global trade campaign, Japan has emerged as the first major economic powerhouse to formally align with the United States, breaking ranks with other U.S. trading partners under growing tariff threats. The agreement marks a significant victory for Trump’s hardline, America-first trade agenda…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a thrilling berth in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging out defending champions South Africa 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal clash in Morocco. Defender Michelle Alozie emerged as the hero of the night, delivering a stunning stoppage-time winner…
