The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called on Nigerian agro-exporters to strategically explore the European Union’s vast market of over 400 million consumers. NEPC emphasized that non-oil exports currently constitute only 10% of Nigeria’s total trade with the EU, even though the total trade volume reached $21.87 billion in 2024. This insight was shared […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed a temporary halt to the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing charges previously imposed on oil and gas operators. The decision came after concerns were raised by stakeholders within the petroleum industry about the potential operational impact of the levy. The directive was announced on Monday by the […]
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The United States has formally announced its intention to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, implementing sanctions that are expected to take effect later this month. This development was confirmed in an official press release from the United States Department of State, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In the statement […]
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The United States government has issued a fresh security alert warning its citizens residing in Nigeria about a potential terrorist threat targeting American facilities and institutions linked to the United States within the country. According to the advisory, the warning particularly concerns locations connected to the United States, including diplomatic missions and schools associated with […]
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The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has appealed to Muslims to dedicate the final ten days of the holy month of Ramadan to sincere prayers for peace and stability across the state. The governor made this appeal while observing the spiritual rites of the Umrah in Saudi Arabia. During his pilgrimage, he explained […]
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Nigerians are facing mounting economic pressure as the cost of fuel continues its upward trajectory. The retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged to about N1,400 per litre, while Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) has climbed to N1,750 per litre. This latest increase follows a decision by the Dangote Refinery […]
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Personnel of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, working alongside the 8 Division Strike Team under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully neutralised several terrorists during a tactical mission carried out in Kadam Forest. The development was disclosed in an official statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday welcomed the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers, Sa’ad Abubakar III, alongside several prominent religious and traditional leaders, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. During the gathering, President Tinubu reaffirmed that his administration remains dedicated to strengthening the nation’s economy […]
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Iran launched a series of missile strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf states early Monday, only hours after the Islamic Republic confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei had been selected as the nation’s new supreme leader following the death of his father. The announcement came amid warnings from both the United States and Israel suggesting that the […]
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Iran has officially announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader after the reported death of his father, Ali Khamenei, according to reports carried by state media and referenced by Al Jazeera. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Assembly of Experts, the influential clerical body mandated by Iran’s constitution to appoint the […]
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Former Xavi Hernández, who previously managed FC Barcelona, has disclosed that Lionel Messi had already reached an agreement to return to the Spanish club shortly after Argentina lifted the trophy at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to Xavi, the arrangement for Messi’s comeback to the LaLiga giants had progressed significantly and was […]
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AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has identified Inter Milan as the team most likely to secure the Serie A championship this season. The Milan manager shared his thoughts during his post-match media briefing following AC Milan’s narrow 1–0 victory over Inter in the highly anticipated Serie A derby played over the weekend. The decisive […]
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Former Xavi Hernández has disclosed that he previously urged FC Barcelona executives to pursue the signing of Martín Zubimendi when the midfielder was still performing for Real Sociedad. The ex-Barça manager explained that he strongly recommended bringing the Spanish international to Camp Nou after the departure of long-time midfield anchor Sergio Busquets. In Xavi’s view, […]
