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UNICEF urges Nigeria to turn child-rights research into policy action

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger use of research, evidence and learning in shaping policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of child... Read More


MPR cut is positive for markets, analysts say

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The decision by Nigeria's monetary authority on Tuesday to cut the reference rate by up to 350 basis points could have a broadly positive impact, according to analysts. "I actual... Read More


Rate cut positive for markets, analysts say

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The decision by Nigeria's monetary authority on Tuesday to cut the reference rate by up to 350 basis points could have a broadly positive impact, according to analysts. "I actual... Read More


Order of Timor-Leste: In appreciation of friendship and peace-making, By Babafemi A. Badejo

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Your Excellency, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Let me say it plainly before I get sentimental: I accept the Order of Timor-Leste with profound humility. To be honour... Read More


Lagos APC expels two members after their emergence as APM candidates

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled two former aspirants for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf, over alleg... Read More


TRENDING: 'We'll engage 4,000 influencers to showcase Tinubu's achievements' - Umahi

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Minister of Works David Umahi has sparked conversations on social media after announcing that the Federal Government (FG) plans to engage 4,000 influencers to highlight President ... Read More


Group calls for probe after Rivers gas explosion survivor dies amid unresolved emissions

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- A 29-year-old woman, Joy Amos, who suffered severe burns in a gas explosion in Bille, Rivers State, has died amid concerns over continuing gas emissions in the community. Corpora... Read More


Burutu and the unhidden treasures of the Niger Delta blue economy, By Uche Igwe

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The journey to Warri was smooth. Surprisingly it was not raining and I was delighted running way from the ceaseless rains in Rivers State. As we drove along the lonely East West r... Read More


Tinubu hails $800m Ima Gas FID as Nigeria unlocks 50-year-old gas resource

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Development Project by AMNI International, an independent oil and gas exploratio... Read More


UK joins call to limit UN Security Council veto

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The United Kingdom has joined France and Mexico's push for restrictions on the use of the UN Security Council veto in cases involving genocide and crimes against humanity. The Fr... Read More