Irenosen Okojie Wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing
Nigerian born author, Irenosen Okojie, has won the 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African writing.
The Caine Prize is one of the most prestigious literary prizes on the continent and is awarded to a short...
President Buhari Extends Phase Two of Eased Lockdown by One Week
The Federal Government has extended the second phase of the easing of COVID-19 lockdown in the country by one week.
This was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha during...
Face Masks Less Cumbersome Than Being On Ventilators – NCDC Boss
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has asked Nigerians to wear nose masks as precautionary measures in curbing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja during...
Coloured minority figures set to appear on British coins for the first time
British currency will soon feature black, Asian and ethnic minority figures for the first time, it has been reported.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering the move after campaigners issued proposals to have influential BAME people...
NLC rejects 6% FIRS Stamp Duty Tax on Tenacy, Lease
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday rejected the new federal government policy that imposes a maximum 6 per cent stamp duty on all tenancy and lease agreements in the country.
Last Wednesday, the Federal Inland Revenue...
South East Governors to Unveil Zone’s Security Outfit in April
The South-East Governors’ Forum has disclosed that plans have been concluded to launch its own security outfit for the region in April, disclosed Governor David Umahi, Chairman of the forum.
This is coming as the...
Akpabio Lists Senators, House Members Awarded NDDC Contracts
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has finally picked up the gauntlet thrown down by the National Assembly to name lawmakers who got contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The minister,...
Resign: PDP Tells Buhari
The People’s Democratic Party, Nigerian’s main opposition party, has called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari, failure to tackle insecurity and in attempting to sweep allegations of corruption under the carpet.
Prince Uche Secondus,...
BREAKING NEWS: Hon. Dogara, Former House of Rep Speaker Decamps Back To APC Again,...
The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has returned to the All Progressive Congress (APC).
In line with this, he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja...
First commercial Mini-Grid Power Project Installed in Nigeria
Nigeria’s first rural commercial undergrid Mini-Grid has finally been installed in Mokoloki, a rural community in Ogun State.
The project, an initiative of Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and Nayo Tropical...
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The Chinese loans And the Nigerian Sovereignty
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, explaining that the Sovereign Guarantee clause in the loan agreement was not in any way ceding the sovereignty...
