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The ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture convened a strategic consultative meeting to finalize plans for the official launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC)—a major step toward strengthening private sector participation in West Africa’s economic development. The internal meeting, attended by directors and representatives from key ECOWAS…
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of a 20-year-old Information Technology graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo. The deceased, identified as Akawa Boluwatife Samuel, was reportedly brought to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital by his roommates on the morning of Wednesday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence nationwide on Monday, August 18, 2025. The electoral body made this known via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, outlining a two-phase process for new and returning voters. According to…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide warning strike, following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed the development, stating that the government and the union had reached…
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, on Friday held a crucial closed-door meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and officials from the Federal Ministry of Labour. The meeting is part of efforts to resolve the nationwide warning strike currently paralyzing services…
Nigeria’s D’Tigresses have extended their dominance on the continent with a commanding 83-47 victory over Cameroon to book a place in the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The six-time champions, who are on a quest for a historic fifth consecutive title, extended their unbeaten streak in Africa…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s “inability to liberate Nigeria” from deep-rooted political decay. In a resignation letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area…
At least 23 people sustained injuries — including four in critical condition — after a devastating accident at a Saudi amusement park when a popular ride snapped mid-motion and crashed to the ground. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a park in Taif, southwest Saudi Arabia, and involved the “360…
In response to viral social media content fueling concerns about anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reassured citizens that there is no imminent threat to Nigerians living in Ghana. Speaking during a joint press conference with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the diplomatic community to back Nigeria’s private sector in its push for economic transformation. The call was made during NACCIMA’s inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue held in Abuja on Tuesday. The event brought together ambassadors, government ministers, and…
