The World Bank has upgraded its 2025 growth forecast for Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries to 3.8 percent, citing stabilizing inflation and easing monetary policies that are beginning to support stronger economic activity across the region. In its latest Africa Pulse Report released on Tuesday, the global lender said the upward revision […]
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will leave Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, to begin their final phase of preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. According to a statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) website on Tuesday, Head Coach Bankole Olowookere will lead […]
Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first international trip as head of the Catholic Church with a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon beginning November 27, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. According to Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, the 70-year-old pontiff will spend November 27–30 in Turkey before continuing to Lebanon from November 30 to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Mr. Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mrs. Maria Dogo, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna. According to Dogo, […]
The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “bold and courageous” economic reforms, expressing optimism that the ongoing policy measures will eventually reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth. Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, made the remarks during […]
As Cameroon heads toward its crucial general elections, reports from several regions indicate that politicians have intensified the distribution of food items, cash, and household goods a practice popularly referred to as “stomach infrastructure.” In cities such as Douala, Yaoundé, and Bamenda, residents say political parties and candidates are engaging in large-scale handouts […]
England captain Harry Kane has hinted at the possibility of extending his stay at Bayern Munich, admitting that his desire to return to the Premier League has diminished since joining the German champions. The 32-year-old striker, who has scored 18 goals in 10 matches this season, said he is “fully all in” at Bayern and […]
The once-thriving business of recharge card vending across Nigeria is fast disappearing as more consumers switch to digital channels for airtime purchases. From busy bus parks to street corners, small-scale vendors who once made steady income from selling physical recharge cards say the business is no longer sustainable. The rise of mobile […]
The Federal Government has reconstituted and inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Tertiary Institutions Expanded Negotiation Committee, in a renewed effort to fast-track the conclusion of ongoing discussions with unions across Nigeria’s higher education sector. The move, announced Monday night by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, comes amid growing tensions and threats […]
The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Amadin Enabulele, has approved the suspension of Bendel Insurance Football Club head coach, Greg Ikhenoba, following the team’s disappointing start to the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Enabulele’s decision, announced on Monday, comes after Bendel Insurance suffered a 1–0 home defeat to […]
