Lagos: The Naira appreciated by ?4.59 against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday, closing at ?1,586.15 at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website showed that the Naira recorded a 0.28 per cent gain, indicating a slight but consistent upward trend. According to News Agency of Nigeria, on Wednesday, the […]
Day: May 29, 2025
ECOWAS Parliament Member Warns of Rising Terrorism Threat in West Africa
Abuja: A Nigerian ECOWAS Parliament member, Rep. Zainab Gimba, has raised an alarm over the surge in acts of terror and violent extremism across Nigeria, West Africa, and the Sahel. Gimba raised the alarm while moving a motion titled, ‘Strengthening Regional Security Cooperation In Response To The Escalating Threat Of Terrorism And Violent Extremism In […]
Terrorists Targeting Nigeria, Not Armed Forces, Says Theatre Commander
Maiduguri: The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, emphasized that the ongoing conflict with Boko Haram and Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP) is directed against Nigeria as a nation and not solely against its armed forces. Abubakar made these remarks during a media tour with Defence Correspondents in Maiduguri. According to […]
Tinubu Recommits to ECOWAS Vision at 50th Anniversary Celebration
Lagos: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stating that the country would continue to play its historic role in shaping West Africa’s path to peace, integration, and shared prosperity. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the president spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of […]
Tinubu Urges West African Leaders to Uphold ECOWAS Founding Fathers’ Vision
Lagos: President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. In a keynote address on Wednesday in Lagos, the President urged leaders to look beyond the artificial […]