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Kenya Wins Bid To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has secured the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating the United Kingdom after previously missing out on the 2025 edition. Nairobi will host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will…
Shettima Returns To Nigeria After BRICS Summit In India
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the BRICS Summit in India, where he called for reforms to global governance and financial institutions while highlighting Nigeria’s role as a gateway to Africa’s expanding market. Shettima Returns To Nigeria After BRICS Summit In India Vice President Kashim Shettima has…
Dolly Parton Honoured At 2026 Emmy Awards Following Death At 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton was remembered with an emotional tribute at the 2026 Emmy Awards, weeks after her death at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. A picture of late US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is projected on screen as US singer/songwriter Noah Kahan performs during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards…
FG Issues Fresh N729bn Power Sector Bond Amid N1.7tn Revenue Shortfall
The Federal Government has issued a fresh N729 billion bond to support the power sector, as the industry grapples with a N1.7 trillion revenue shortfall, highlighting ongoing efforts to address funding challenges and strengthen electricity supply. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele The Federal Government yesterday, in Abuja, issued a…
JP Morgan Adds FGN Bonds To New Emerging Markets Index
The inclusion of Federal Government of Nigeria bonds in JP Morgan’s new emerging markets index is expected to boost the country’s visibility among global investors, with index-tracking funds potentially directing more foreign portfolio inflows into the domestic bond market over time, the Federal Ministry of Finance said. JP Morgan The Federal Government has announced the…
Domestic Airlines Delay Over 4,000 Flights, Cancel 36 In August
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said domestic airlines operated 7,961 flights in August, with 59.9 per cent affected by delays and 36 flights cancelled during the period. NCAA The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and cancelled 36 others in August 2026, with Air Peace and United…
JAMB Adjusts 2027 UTME Schedule Over Safety, Logistics Concerns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) schedule to address safety and logistical concerns, particularly for candidates travelling long distances to examination centres and those required to leave home before dawn. A photo combo of JAMB’s logo and UTME candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…
Nigeria, India Seek $15bn Trade Revival As Modi Pushes Renewed Crude Purchases
Nigeria and India are targeting a revival of bilateral trade to $15 billion, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking renewed crude oil purchases from Nigeria as both countries move to deepen economic ties beyond the oil sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’…
N144bn Safe School Plan Fails To Ease Security Fears As Nigerian Pupils Resume
Concerns over the safety of schoolchildren remain as pupils return to classrooms, despite Nigeria’s N144 billion Safe School programme aimed at protecting schools from insecurity. • 42,000 primary, secondary schools remain unfenced• 758 students, teachers kidnapped between May 2023 and June 2026• How we are securing our schools, by NAPPS, AFED More than 45 million…
Oil Price Surges Above $107 As Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil prices climbed above $107 per barrel following drone attacks that prompted Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut its East-West pipeline, while a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one person dead and three others injured, Iranian authorities said. A graphic illustration of barrels of crude oil Oil prices rose sharply on…
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