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The United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) says it has successfully concluded its Cybersecurity Inward Trade Mission to Nigeria, strengthening cybersecurity collaboration between the two nations. The British High Commission in Nigeria said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. It said the trade mission which held in Abuja and Lagos, fostered …
The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has officially designated 17 individuals and organizations as terrorism financiers. Among those listed are Simon Ekpa, Godstime Promise Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chinwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, and Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali. Additionally, the list includes Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, Ogomu Kewe, Igwe …
In a recent statement, Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of the ECK Foundation, expressed confidence in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ability to address Nigeria’s economic challenges if elected in the 2027 presidential race. Kalu highlighted Atiku’s leadership experience and vision as essential assets for revitalizing the nation’s economy. Kalu criticized the current administration’s management of …
Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria has refuted allegation that the United States Agency for International Development, (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group, asserting that there is no evidence. Mills declared at the aftermath of meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja late Wednesday night that no nation condemns …
The Association of Arewa Yoruba Youths (AAYY) has called on Nigerians to show respect to political officeholders and refrain from using derogatory language that could tarnish Nigeria”s reputation. AAYY National Coordinator, Ambassador Lawal Hussein Taiye, in a statement, stressed the need for decorum in public discourse. He added that respect for leaders reflected positively on …
The Lagos residential real estate market experienced a seismic shift in 2024, with short-let apartment prices exploding by over 200%. This dramatic surge follows a moderate 12.95% increase in 2023, painting a picture of unprecedented growth in the city’s dynamic property landscape. The BuyLetLive 2024 Nigeria Property Price Index Report, a cornerstone of the Nigerian real estate …
The Nigerian government has sought South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). The requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during the closing remarks of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town, South …
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in research, training, and student exchanges within the minerals sector. The MoU aims to enhance the critical minerals value chain through joint projects promoting knowledge and skills transfer between Franco-Nigerian institutions. The announcement was made in a statement shared on the official …
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Nigeria has yet to announce a date for Mpox vaccinations rollout, even as cases keep surging across Africa. The organisation noted that presently, Mpox cases in the continent have risen to more than 500 per cent from last year’s record. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, Chief …
Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding of a concerning development has significant implications for Nigeria’s global standing as an investment hub. A Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng …