Nigeria’s absence may reflect mounting U.S. frustrations over issues such as endemic corruption, slow economic reforms, and recent political instability.
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Senior ministers and high-ranking officials from President Bola Tinubu’s administration will convene in London for an international press conference to spotlight the government’s achievements, despite Nigeria’s ongoing economic struggles, soaring inflation, security concerns, and escalating calls for urgent relief measures. The event, organized in the United Kingdom, will feature key cabinet members and agency heads […]
2 months ago
Nigeria’s fiscal health has come under intensified scrutiny as new data by the Debt Management Office (DMO) reveals that the Federal Government (FG) borrowed N10.85 trillion domestically in the first four months of 2025, exacerbating concerns over the nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory. This borrowing increase comes amid a staggering 48.6% year-on-year rise in total public […]
2 months ago
Nigeria has settled the principal of a $3.4 billion emergency loan secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 crisis, marking a milestone in its fiscal recovery. However, the nation remains obligated to pay millions in accrued interest, underscoring the complexities of international debt management. The federal government confirmed this week that Nigeria […]
2 months ago
The Federal Government has officially terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme, ending decades of state-funded overseas studies for Nigerian students. Announced by Education Minister Tunji Alausa on Wednesday, 7th May, the decision follows a contentious policy review aimed at redirecting resources to domestic tertiary institutions. In a statement signed by Ministry spokesperson Folashade […]
2 months ago
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a sweeping overhaul of its immigration protocols, which took effect from May 1, replaces the manual processes with a fully digital e-visa regime and automated entry-exit systems to bolster security, attract foreign investment, and streamline travel. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed the rollout of an end-to-end e-visa […]
2 months ago
The Trump-led administration has unveiled plans to eliminate $555 million in funding for the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) primary aid vehicle, the African Development Fund (ADF), as part of sweeping reductions to foreign assistance. The proposed cuts, submitted to Congress on Friday, would terminate U.S. contributions to the ADF in 2025, dealing a significant blow […]
2 months ago
March remains unforgettable as the SlymshadyXUnboxed Party shut down Awka City Stadium at Awka, Anambra State, for a night of pure entertainment with nothing short of over 20,000 fans gathered from 8 PM to 5 AM for the concert. The stadium pulsed with energy as attendees were treated to an explosive lineup of performances, thrilling […]
2 months ago
Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbé was sworn in this week as the inaugural “President of the Council of Ministers,” a newly created position to cement his grip on power under a controversial constitutional overhaul, which critics decry as a bid to extend his family’s 58-year dynastic rule indefinitely. The move follows the adoption of a revised […]
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