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Politics

Nigeria and africa politics stories.

Imo Guber: Supreme Court declines PDP, Ihedioha’s request to remove Uzodinma

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, declined the request of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, to remove Senator Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State. The PDP and it’s gubernatorial...

Why PDP may not sanction Wike, Makinde, Ortom, others – Damagum, Acting Chairman

The leadership of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, insisted that the it will not rush to suspend or dismiss any member fir anti-party activities, including Nyesome Wike and the other...

Ondo Assembly shealths sword on Deputy Gov’s impeachment, supports Tinubu’s peace deal

The Ondo State House of Assembly has shealthed the sword over its impeachment process against state Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, declaring its support for the peace arrangement instituted by...

Unbundle INEC for efficient performance, ban carpet crossing – Jega

The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, has renewed call for the unbundling of the commission. Jega also called for a comprehensive review of...

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Finance

Full Text of President Tinubu’s 2024 Budget Proposal Presented To National Assembly Today

In furtherance of my sacred duties and obligations as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is my honour...

Tinubu gets multi-billion dollar infrastructure facility from Islamic Bank

A multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility has been secured by President Bola Tinubu, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, from the Islamic...

AFREXIM Bank seals $150m facility agreement with UBA

The Afreximbank has signed a 150 million dollar trade finance facility agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC, under...

AfDB to disburse $618m to Nigeria’s digital, creative entreprises

African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalised arrangements to disburse 618 million dollars to Nigeria under the Investment in Digital and...

Access Bank partners FG to provide N30bn to 4m MSMEs, women

Africa's leading retail financial institution, Access Bank Plc., has partnered with the Federal Government to provide N30 billion to support...

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Education

House of Rep member Muktar Shagaya champions education reforms across Nigeria

Muktar Tolani Shagaya, Lawmaker representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency and Deputy House Committee on Basic Education Services Chairman, has advocated for education reforms nationwide. The lawmaker made the call at...

Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi swears in Kontagora Emir as it’s pioneer VC

The Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi has sworn in the Emir of Kantagora Alhaji Muhammadu Mu’azu as their first VC of the university, the new university of technology is...

24 polytechnics, colleges converted to varsities in three years

About 24 polytechnics and colleges of education have been converted to universities by the Federal and state Governments in the last three years, a move described by the Academic Staff...

Osupa: I nearly dropped out from my UI degree course, employed two lecturers

Popular Nigerian Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, said he nearly dropped out pursuing his degree in Political Science at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. Osupa was commenting on his...

Entertainment

Nigeria, Africa related entertainment stories

Davido receives standing ovation from Georgia General Assembly

Davido received a standing ovation from Georgia lawmakers at general assembly meeting in the United States. This showed Davido got...

Warri: Pinnick sues Davido over breach of contract

The former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has taken legal action against afrobeat musician, David Adeleke,...

Singer Portable, Rain Dollars, Naira in Trenches After Europe Trip

Portable, a controversial Nigerian artist, made headlines again after returning from his successful European tour with an amazing gesture. Just...

“Awo” play performance in UK excites Segun Awolowo

Chief Segun Awolowo, grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, late Premier of the defunct Western Region, is excited at the plan...

Two govs, Anyaoku, Nwachukwu to watch “Fajuyi” in Lagos Nov. 5

Two state governors have confirmed their intention to watch “Fajuyi”, a play on the late Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, the military...

Sports

In the world of football, tennis... Africa, Europe and the world sport stories

EPL: Brighton Boss De Zerbi highlights reasons for 3-2 Chelsea defeat

Brighton FC Boss De Zerbi has highlighted the reasons for his club's recent 3-2 defeat by Chelsea. Brighton players were...

EPL: Brighton robbed of draw as 10-man Chelsea win

Football fans claimed Brighton were robbed when they travelled to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Brighton thought they had been handed a late penalty at...

Sports minister commends corporate engagement as Afriking Homes renovate training pitch of National Stadium

Senator John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development in Nigeria, has commended Afriking Homes for assuming responsibility for rehabilitating a...

AFCON: Andre Onana faces ban from Man United over Cameroon call-up

Andre Onana could be banned from playing for Manchester United if he rejects a call-up to the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup...

Man United face early exit from UEFA Champions League

Man United are on the brink of early exit from the UEFA Champions League following a 3-3 draw at Galatasaray...

Business

How El-Rufai floats $100m venture capital, equity firm 

A venture capital/private equity firm, Afri-Venture Capital Company Limited, is being floated by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a post on X, El-Rufai explained that the firm, which...

FG launches relief programs for business, entreprenuers 

The Nigerian government has introduced two pivotal initiatives: the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the Presidential Palliative Loan Programme. Under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and...

COP 28: Kyari Makes Case for a Just Energy Transition for Africa

...Says Continent’s Peculiarities Must be Considered Towards Net-Zero Future As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO),...

Lagos secures financing deals for two waste conversion projects at COP28

…Sanwo-Olu rolls out State’s climate resilience plan ….Seeks long-term investments for 30 other sustainability projects …Signs trade agreement with Arabian Gulf Commerce Chamber Lagos State’s participation in the ongoing 28th...

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