2026

New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the United States’ pledge of $1.8 billion in new funding to support humanitarian operations worldwide. The pledge, announced on Wednesday, lifted recent …

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged the Federal Government to reject calls for a UTME waiver for NCE candidates, warning that such a move could erode educational standards. …

Abuja: Ms Dong Hairong, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, has urged Nigeria to further support the One-China principle as Beijing pushes back against rising separatist movements in Taiwan. The appeal …

Abuja: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an immediate investment mission to Nigeria, aiming to mobilize private capital for the country’s strategic sectors. Managing Director Diop Makhtar disclosed the …

Abuja: As the All Progressives Congress (APC) begins its nationwide primaries on Friday, President Bola Tinubu urged party members to unite and demonstrate fairness and sportsmanship to guarantee credible results. …

Lagos: The equities market snapped its winning streak on Thursday, tumbling by N170 billion and erasing recent gains. Selloffs in large- and mid-cap stocks like Zichis Agro Allied Industries, FTN …

Abuja—Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched his presidential bid under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring it a bold movement to restore Nigeria’s unity and prosperity. This is contained …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China this week for talks with President Xi Jinping has dominated headlines, with discussions centering on trade, Taiwan, and the global energy crunch. The …

$59 Billion Owed—Nigeria’s Interest Payments Now Eclipse Health and Education Budgets. Nigeria stands at a crossroads, its path to progress blocked by interconnected crises. The World Bank’s April 2026 Africa …

Abuja: The Federal Government stated it has not approved a 40% peculiar allowance for civil servants, describing recent media reports as inaccurate. In a statement released after recent media reports, …