At the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), prominent leaders Tony Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), convened a significant reception to address two of Africa’s most pressing challenges: youth unemployment and the hunger crisis. The event brought together philanthropists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and…
During the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has made a compelling appeal to world leaders for comprehensive debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries. Speaking at the high-level meeting, Tinubu underscored the urgent need for financial relief to enable sustainable economic progress in nations facing crippling debt burdens….
In the bustling Nigerian markets, the allure of cheap goods often masks a darker reality. From counterfeit electronics to substandard medications, fake products have infiltrated nearly every sector of the Nigerian economy, posing significant risks to consumers and the nation as a whole. From pharmaceuticals to electronics, the prevalence of fake products has raised alarms…
One by one, three Nigerian former military rulers, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, arrived at Babangida’s Hilltop Mansion in Minna, Niger State, last Sunday. So did former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau. The Minna meeting had every trapping of African witches assembling at the coven. Like owls, a pervasive symbol…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a series of comprehensive tax relief measures aimed at supporting businesses and boosting employment. This initiative is part of an overarching strategy to encourage investment, economic growth, and job creation in the face of Nigeria’s current economic challenges. Key Provisions of the Tax Relief Package The newly introduced…
The National Assembly is set to inaugurate a “Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committee” today, September 24th, 2024, aimed at investigating oil sabotage and related issues within the Nigerian petroleum sector. This significant step follows the dissolution of the previous committee that was probing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Midstream and…
Nigeria has formally announced its ambition to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), citing its extensive contributions to global peacekeeping missions as a key justification. The announcement was made by Mohammed Badaru, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, during his address at the Summit of the Future held at the 79th United…
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has called on the Nigerian government to end its costly fuel subsidy program. Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg TV, Dangote emphasised that the ongoing subsidy is economically unsustainable and has been a significant burden on the country’s finances. The Economic Burden of Fuel Subsidies Dangote’s remarks come in the wake…
Diddy Tells Jennifer Lopez He Wasn’t Happy About Her Kissing Scene in Resurfaced Clip: ‘A Problem’ News Sep 23, 2024 3:13 pm· By Jessica Stopper Fans wondered what Jennifer Lopez’s former relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs was like, especially after his arrest for racketeering and sex trafficking. Now, their MTV Diaries episode from 2000 resurfaced when the disgraced music mogul wasn’t…
RAVENNA, Ohio (AP) — A local Ohio elections board says the county sheriff’s department will not be used for election security following a social media post by the sheriff saying people with Kamala Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded so that immigrants can be sent to live with them if the Democratic vice president wins…
