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US lawmaker who made Christian genocide claim meets with Nigerian delegation

Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- One of the leading voices behind the campaign alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, met with senior officials of the Nigerian government on Wednes... Read More


Realising the promise of AI in climate finance in Africa, By Olu Akanmu

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- With Africa's participation in COP30 in Brazil, its financial institutions must not be left behind. Climate finance and resilience in Africa is critical now, given climate challeng... Read More


IEI announces CEO resignation, names acting head

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) said its managing director and chief executive, Olasupo Sogelola, resigned from the company with effect from 12 November, marking another m... Read More


'Three of my cousins are in bandits' den' - Actress Bukola Arugba speaks on Eruku church attack

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Actress Oluwabukola Awoyemi, popularly known as Bukola Arugba, has raised an alarm over Tuesday's attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Loca... Read More


Group launches leadership, advocacy accelerator to advance gender equity in Nigeria

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Rise Up Together, a global social impact advocacy group, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening gender equity and justice in Nigeria. Supported by the multinational ... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Maternal, neonatal deaths high in underserved Lagos communities

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Prosper Peter, a fisherman, lost his pregnant wife in 2019 in Makoko, a floating community on the Lagos lagoon. Six years later, her memories and death still haunted him. "My wife... Read More


US Court jails Nigerian for extortion that led to young man's death

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- A United States court has sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian, Imoleayo Aina, to six years in prison for his role in a sexual extortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the ... Read More


My bribery allegation against Senate is false - APC chieftain

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who alleged that senators received a $10 million bribe to delay the confirmation of Abdullahi Ramat as chairperson... Read More


APC postpones planned reception for Taraba governor

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its planned reception for the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in the wake of renewed security breaches, including the latest... Read More


N1.2trn Agric Probe: Reps panel threatens bench warrant against BOA, ARCN chiefs

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The Chairman of the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor, has warned that a bench warrant of arrest may be issued against the Managing Director of the Bank ... Read More