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April 24, 2026

Tinubu Calls for Global Peace, Backs Gulf Nations Amid Rising Tensions

President reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to diplomacy while receiving foreign envoys in Abuja By ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and diplomacy, expressing solidarity with Gulf nations amid heightened tensions linked to the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict. Speaking at the State House in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital
April 24, 2026

TikTok, ICC Launch Digital Commerce Programme for Nigerian SMEs

New initiative targets skills, market access and growth for small businesses across Nigeria By ifeoma Onyekachi   TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s small business ecosystem through digital innovation and skills development. The programme, known as Digital Commerce Labs, is designed to equip small... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital, Technology
April 24, 2026

Nigeria, EU to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Security, Others

Nigeria, EU to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Security, Others By ifeoma Onyekachi   Foreign Affairs Minister highlights expanding partnership as stakeholders stress urgency of climate action and global cooperation     Nigeria and the European Union are set to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, security, education and technology, Minister of State for... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital, World News
April 24, 2026

Nigeria–UK Trade Hits £8.1bn as FAAN Targets Aviation-Led Export Growth

Olubunmi Kuku highlights rising cargo volumes while UK education mission deepens skills partnership By ifeoma Onyekachi     Nigeria’s trade volume with the United Kingdom has climbed to £8.1 billion, with aviation emerging as a key driver of export growth,  Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has said.   Citing... Read More
Africa News, Business, Crime, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News
April 24, 2026

Trump Threatens Tariffs on UK Over Digital Tax on US Tech Firms

US President warns Britain to scrap 2% levy or face retaliatory trade measures By ifeoma Onyekachi   United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on the United Kingdom if it does not abolish its digital services tax (DST), escalating tensions over the treatment of American technology companies.   Speaking to reporters... Read More
Business, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News, World News
April 24, 2026

Dangote Targets Tanzania for Mega Refinery, Seeks Backing from East African Leaders

African billionaire says project modelled after Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery could transform regional energy supply and drive industrial growth By ifeoma Onyekachi       Africa’s richest man and President/CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to partner with East African nations to build a large-scale oil refinery in Tanzania, in a move... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Technology
April 23, 2026

Senate Confirms Darma as Minister, Pledges Action on Housing Deficit

By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister following his screening at plenary.   Darma was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.   During the screening, Darma addressed lawmakers’ concerns on... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago Joins Governors’ Forum  Meeting in Abuja, Pushes Collaboration on National Challenges

  Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, where leaders chart coordinated responses to pressing national issues and push for stronger inter-state partnerships. By ifeoma Onyekachi   Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State was among state leaders who attended a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum held in Abuja, where key national issues and inter-state... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway

  By ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of $516.3 million to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s economic agenda.   The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

FG Deepens Civil Service Welfare with Employees’ Compensation Scheme Rollout

New help desk, NSITF partnership aim to fast-track claims, strengthen workplace safety, and guarantee support for injured or bereaved public servants By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has formally operationalised the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the Federal Civil Service, in a move designed to strengthen worker protection, improve occupational safety standards, and enhance... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
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