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Nigeria plans to create five million ocean-based jobs by 2035 as part of a comprehensive strategy to unlock the economic potential of its maritime sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced. Speaking through the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, at the opening ceremony of the 11th…
Sierra Leonean President and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, Julius Maada Bio, has held high-level talks with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani on regional security, cooperation and development amid growing challenges across the Sahel and West Africa. The meeting, held in Nouakchott from 15 to 16 June, focused…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a high-level pre-electoral fact-finding mission to the Republic of The Gambia as part of efforts to support preparations for the country’s presidential election scheduled for December 5, 2026. The mission, which runs from June 14 to June 21, 2026, is…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing from Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In a notice issued to candidates and stakeholders, JAMB stated that the Original Result Slip contains important information, including the…
Popular Nigerian content creators Kolu and Carter Efe have officially parted ways following a public dispute over revenue sharing from their livestreaming activities. The fallout became public after Kolu accused Carter Efe of failing to honour an alleged 70-30 profit-sharing agreement between them. According to Kolu, despite contributing significantly to…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant after her health deteriorated significantly due to a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, the royal palace announced. The 52-year-old royal, who was diagnosed with the chronic lung disease several years ago, received the transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he misses life with Nigeria’s national football team, months after retiring from international football. The 32-year-old defender, who ended a decade-long international career last year, said he remains content with his decision to step away from the national team but…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party for the 2027 election, has said he is prepared to die for Nigeria, arguing that effective leadership requires personal sacrifice to tackle the country’s growing insecurity. Speaking during an interview on Black Box hosted by journalist Rufai Oseni on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, fintech companies and other payment service providers to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and competition in the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments sector. The directive was contained in a circular signed…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, following the release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The clarification comes after media reports claimed the IMF had recommended extending Value Added Tax (VAT)…
