Abidjan: President Bola Tinubu has urged governments at all levels to utilize sports as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Tinubu made this statement on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’ in Abeokuta. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Team Delta emerged […]
Day: May 29, 2025
Tah Assumes AfDB Presidency, Pledges Dedication
Abidjan: The newly elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr. Sidi Ould Tah, has pledged to serve the continent with humility and a deep sense of duty. Tah expressed his commitment in his acceptance speech delivered before African finance ministers, governors of the bank, and dignitaries at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan, […]
Naira Gains Strength Amid Forex Reforms
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 […]
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 […]