US President Donald Trump is set to unveil fresh tariffs Saturday on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, threatening upheaval across supply chains from energy to autos and raising inflation concerns. Trump has promised to impose 25 per cent tariffs on immediate neighbours Canada and Mexico, pointing to their failure to stop illegal immigration…
Yinka Folami, President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has voiced his deep concern regarding the recent spate of near-crash incidents plaguing the Nigerian aviation industry. He emphasized the critical need for collaborative action, urging stakeholders, particularly the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and airline operators, to unite and comprehensively address all…
Lateef Adedimeji is a renowned actor known for his diverse roles, from emotionally charged dramas to comedic and action-packed performances. His path to success, however, was carefully planned. In a recent interview, Adedimeji revealed his initial strategy: becoming known for his ability to cry convincingly on screen. “I intentionally built that image,” he explained. “I’d…
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and…
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that the monthly allowance for corps members will be significantly increased to ₦77,000, effective from February 2025. This announcement was made during a meeting with the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members stationed in Katsina State on Thursday. The DG clarified that…
Settlement seen as a big victory for the US president as Meta’s Zuckerberg bows to the new administration on a number of fronts. Meta has agreed to pay United States President Donald Trump $25m to settle a lawsuit he filed against the company for suspending his accounts after the US Capitol attack in January 2021….
Senator Okechukwu Ezea, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, has advocated for the integration of microfinance banks (MFBs) into agricultural and rural credit programs. Speaking at a recent constituency meeting in Nsukka, Enugu State, Senator Ezea emphasized the importance of improved access to rural finance and believes MFBs can play a crucial role in achieving this…
The Nigerian Air Force, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, conducted a successful airstrike in Borno State, neutralizing an unknown number of Boko Haram terrorists. The precision strikes, which took place around 8 pm on Tuesday, targeted a large gathering of insurgents in Degbewa and Chikide, located within the Gwoza Local Government Area. Intelligence reports indicated…
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced Wednesday that the government has resolved the long-standing $7 billion foreign exchange backlog. Following a forensic audit, verified claims have been settled, paving the way for businesses, multinational corporations, and foreign investors to repatriate funds without hindrance. Cardoso made the announcement at the launch of Nigeria’s Regulatory…
A defamation and cybercrime suit brought against human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been dismissed by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The IGP had initiated the lawsuit last year, alleging that Farotimi’s comments in his book, “Nigeria and its…
