Abuja: The Russian Federation has expressed its willingness to deepen trade cooperation with Nigeria, aiming to strengthen the trade volume between the two nations. Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, highlighted this initiative…
Abuja: In a significant step towards minimising harm to non-combatants, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising civilian protection during military operations. This was demonstrated with the hosting of the Civilian…
Lagos: The stock market closed on a positive note Wednesday, as performance indices grew by 0.56 per cent amid increased buying interest and bargain hunting. Market capitalisation rose by N405 billion, or 0.56 per cent, to close at N72.302 trillion, c…
Maiduguri: Since Nigeria’s return to democracy, the nation has grappled with multifaceted security challenges. In the North-East, Boko Haram has waged a brutal campaign against western education. The North-Central has witnessed frequent farmers-herder…
Ibadan: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning against the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from accidented tankers. This warning comes in response to numerous incidents that have resulted in the loss of lives and dest…
Benin: At 39, Bassey Anyim has lived a life marked by hardship. He was forced to abandon his education after elementary school due to his father’s inability to fund his schooling. Now a married man with children, Anyim struggles to make ends meet in a…
Makurdi: The Benue Government is taking significant steps to ensure that children from financially struggling families receive an education, offering free schooling from primary to secondary school levels. This initiative is targeted at children whose…
Abuja: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted circulating reports suggesting an extension of the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31. Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, CBN Acting Director of the Corporate Com…