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FG Targets ₦1,350/Litre Petrol Price Ceiling to Stabilise Pump Prices
The Federal Government says it is targeting a ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling to smooth petrol price fluctuations, stressing that the arrangement is neither a subsidy nor price control. File photo of an attendant dispensing fuel at a filling station. The Federal Government says it is targeting a ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling on the ex-gantry or landing cost of petrol…
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, US Agency Reports
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Vanuatu, according to a US agency, in the latest seismic event to hit the Pacific island nation. This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows a member of security inspecting a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila…
Kidnappings Deepen Financial, Social Strain On Families In Borno
Abductions across Borno State are leaving families struggling with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education as insecurity continues to take its toll. Prolonged insecurity is forcing families to make painful choices over ransom, livelihoods and their children’s education [File: Stringer/Reuters] By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde Published On 8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026 Maiduguri, Nigeria…
Cameroon Pledges Stronger Bilateral Relations With Nigeria
Cameroon has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria, with both countries seeking closer cooperation on shared interests. The Consul General of Cameroon in Lagos, Bibi Lobe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence and stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria as Cameroon celebrated 54 years of “unity in diversity” in…
Shettima Calls For Nutrition Law To Strengthen Accountability, Interventions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for legislation to improve accountability and strengthen government interventions aimed at addressing nutrition challenges in Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima *Nigeria, Ethiopia deepen cooperation on food security, trade, investment, aviation Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the accelerated development of a National Food and Nutrition Bill to protect…
Africa Pays $75bn Annually In Risk Premiums, UNECA Says
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa says African countries face about $75 billion in annual risk premiums, increasing the cost of borrowing and investment across the continent. Hanan Morsy Africa pays approximately $75 billion a year in excess interest rate payments because of persistent risk premiums, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations…
TUC Seeks More Funding As Insecurity Keeps Farmers Off Their Farms
The Trade Union Congress has called for increased funding to address insecurity, which continues to prevent farmers from accessing their farms and threatens food production. Atiku accuses Tinubu of importing food, abandoning farmers The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) yesterday in Abuja called on the federal government to increase security funding to significantly curb…
IMF Urges Governments To Act As Global Debt Nears 100% Of GDP
The International Monetary Fund has called on governments to address rising debt levels as global public debt approaches the size of the world economy. IMF Onanuga claims Nigeria’s debt under Tinubu below 36% of GDP The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global public debt is on course to exceed 100 per cent of…
U.S. Calls For Stronger UN-AU Cooperation As 3.6m Nigerians Remain In IDP Camps
The United States has urged closer coordination between the United Nations and African Union as millions of Nigerians continue to face displacement and humanitarian challenges in IDP camps. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) • Asylum seekers hit 140,927 • Sympathy for insecurity victims not enough, Nwawuba, CISLAC tell lawmakers The United States (U.S.) believes coordination and partnership…
NAF Crash: Aviation Authorities Strengthen Safety Measures As Recovery Efforts Continue
Civil and military aviation authorities have stepped up cooperation on aviation safety as recovery operations intensify following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. • Pilot diverted aircraft from community before crash, says Aiyedatiwa• Sonar, divers, drones deployed to locate submerged aircraft• Naval, Air Force commanders assess difficult recovery operation• Obi pays tribute as Adebayo-Bugaje suspends…
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