Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged
LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in 2024 for non-oil commodities, according to UAE…
Month: September 2025
Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day
ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with limited access to affordable healthcare, pharmacists have renewed calls for formal recognition as frontline healthcare providers ahead…
NRC Blames Abuja–Kaduna Derailment on Human Error, Speeding
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has blamed human error, excessive speeding and the misapplication of the emergency braking system for the…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC, Call it Neo-colonial
ABUJA, Nigeria – The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), branding…
Wike Vows Abuja Transformation with Major New Road Projects
ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to transform Abuja into a world-class capital as he launched two major…
Women Engineers Urge 35% Inclusion in Nigeria Engineering Projects
IBADAN, Nigeria – The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged the federal government to implement the 30–35 per cent affirmative…
Newdigit Installs Clean Energy System for Lagos Hospitals’ Survival
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian technology firm Newdigit has launched a clean energy solution delivering electricity, medical oxygen, and clean water to Lagos hospitals. The…
Autistic Youth Leads Abuja Campaign for Fashion, Music, Inclusion
ABUJA, Nigeria – An autistic youth, Tobechi “Toby” Achionye, is spearheading the Law Models Academy campaign in Abuja, promoting fashion, music, and literacy to…
Trauma Kills 4.4m Yearly – Experts Urge Urgent Action
LAGOS, Nigeria – Medical experts have warned that trauma kills 4.4 million people annually, accounting for eight per cent of global deaths. Speaking at…
Corruption Could Attract Visa Restrictions – US Warns Nigerian Officials
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States has again cautioned Nigerian public officials that corruption will not go unpunished, warning that individuals implicated in graft…