FG, WTO Chief Task Governors to Drive Nigeria’s Post-Reform Economic Growth

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and other top government and business leaders have called on state governments to capitalise on Nigeria’s recent economic reforms by attracting investment, diversifying their economies and creating jobs. The leaders spoke at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Tinubu Seeks China’s Partnership to Unlock Nigeria’s Marine Economy

President Bola Tinubu has called on the People’s Republic of China to partner with Nigeria through technical cooperation and the sharing of geophysical data to unlock the country’s vast marine resources and accelerate economic growth. The invitation was conveyed by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, during a keynote address at... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Nigeria’s Problem Is Execution, Not Budget, Says Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria’s economic transformation will depend less on natural resource endowments or larger budgetary allocations and more on effective policy execution, infrastructure maintenance and strategic investment. Speaking as keynote speaker at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, themed “Harnessing Our Strengths, Unlocking... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

August 4, 2026

Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Suspected Militant Hideout

Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have raided a coastal settlement in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying what the service described as a suspected militant hideout during an intelligence-led operation. The operation targeted Ine Ikoridung settlement along the Dayspring axis, where suspected militants were believed to have relocated after... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Air Peace Launches Lagos–Conakry–Bamako Route, Boosts West Africa Connectivity

Air Peace has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of scheduled flights on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, reinforcing its commitment to improving intra-African connectivity and promoting trade, tourism and economic integration across West Africa. The inaugural flight departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, marking another milestone in the... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Tinubu to Receive State Police Executive Bill Sept. 3, Says Gbajabiamila

The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has announced that the Executive Bill for the establishment of state police will be presented to President Bola Tinubu on September 3, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s policing system. Chairman of the Working Group and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Rebuilding the North-East: Tinubu’s Infrastructure Push Takes Shape

Leadership is ultimately judged not by promises but by the ability to confront difficult challenges with vision, resolve and sustained action. In Nigeria, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made infrastructure development a central pillar of its Renewed Hope Agenda, positioning road construction and rehabilitation as key drivers of economic recovery and national... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

Africa, Asia Lead Push for Fairer Global Tax Rules at UN Talks

Developing countries have intensified calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the global tax system, arguing that existing international tax rules deprive them of billions of dollars needed to fund public services, strengthen their economies and respond to the growing climate crisis. The renewed push comes ahead of the fifth negotiating session of the United Nations... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

FG Seeks Greater Public Awareness of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, NTAC Role

The Federal Government has called for a stronger public communication strategy to improve Nigerians’ awareness of the country’s foreign policy initiatives and the role of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) in advancing Nigeria’s global influence. The call forms part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s diplomacy under President Bola Tinubu’s 4-D foreign policy doctrine. Minister... Read More

Africa News

August 4, 2026

NERDC disowns fake funding request for printing, distribution of new curriculum

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has distanced itself from a fake document circulating in the public requesting financial support for the production, printing and nationwide distribution of the Revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) for the 2026/2027 academic session. Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Salisu Shehu, who issued a disclaimer on Monday in... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

FG, WTO Chief Task Governors to Drive Nigeria’s Post-Reform Economic Growth

Tinubu Seeks China’s Partnership to Unlock Nigeria’s Marine Economy

Nigeria’s Problem Is Execution, Not Budget, Says Okonjo-Iweala

Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Suspected Militant Hideout

Air Peace Launches Lagos–Conakry–Bamako Route, Boosts West Africa Connectivity

Tinubu to Receive State Police Executive Bill Sept. 3, Says Gbajabiamila

Rebuilding the North-East: Tinubu’s Infrastructure Push Takes Shape

Africa, Asia Lead Push for Fairer Global Tax Rules at UN Talks

FG Seeks Greater Public Awareness of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, NTAC Role

NERDC disowns fake funding request for printing, distribution of new curriculum

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