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Non-oil trade between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria has grown significantly in recent years, increasing from approximately $1.3 billion in 2020 to nearly $4.9 billion in 2025, reflecting broader diversification in economic engagement. According to Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the […]
The Nigerian Navy has discovered a concealed crude oil storage site used to support crude oil theft activities within the Niger Delta region. This was contained in an operational report by the director of naval information, Abiodun Folorunsho, a captain, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
The lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate for Bauchi State, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has donated ₦6.5 million in cash alongside essential relief materials to victims of the recent devastating flood in Bara community, Kirfi Local Government Area. The natural disaster, triggered by a severe downpour and violent […]
Explosions and sustained heavy gunfire erupted early Thursday morning near the Diori Hamani International Airport and military airbase in Niamey, the capital of Niger, creating panic and forcing security operatives to completely block off the area. Local residents reported that the assault began around 6:00 a.m. local time (05:00 GMT), with the sound of detonations […]
Zimbabwe intends to leverage its projected mineral export revenue, estimated at $6.5-$7 billion for the current fiscal period, as a strategic buffer against economic instability stemming from geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The conflict, which has driven oil prices via the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping […]
Governor Dikko Radda has applauded the Federal Government’s approval for the recruitment and training of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security operations across Katsina State. President Bola Tinubu granted the approval, which Radda described as a major boost to efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace and securing forests that have become hideouts for […]
The Ogun State Police Command have successfully foiled a planned cult initiation ceremony, arresting 30 suspects in a coordinated raid across the state. The successful operation was carried out by police operatives following actionable intelligence regarding a large gathering of secret cult members at a designated hideout, where they had assembled to initiate new inductees […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed concern over persistent threats to lives and property, including banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping across various regions of the country. The organisation described the abduction of school children and teachers as deeply troubling, calling for urgent and coordinated national action to address the crisis. […]
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it is planning to introduce fresh taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, declaring that no such policy is under consideration. The clarification follows widespread public concern generated by the publication of the International Monetary Fund’s Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, which contained several revenue-enhancing recommendations for […]
