Nigeria Spends $2.86bn on External Debt Servicing in Eight Months — CBN
Debt servicing consumes 69% of Nigeria’s foreign outflows Payments fell 6.5% from same period in 2024 CBN data shows erratic monthly debt obligations Nigeria spent $2.86 billion on external…
Fubara Sacks Commissioners, Public Officers After Supreme Court Judgment
Fubara dissolves cabinet with immediate effect Says decision aligns with apex court ruling Thanks appointees for service, vows renewed commitment to state Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all…
US Embassy Assures Visa, Passport Services Will Continue in Nigeria
US Embassy says consular operations remain unaffected by Washington gridlock Social media updates suspended except for urgent safety information Nigerians urged to confirm travel plans amid political deadlock in US…
Nnamdi Kanu Alleges Risk of Sudden Death in DSS Custody, Writes NMA Over Neglect
Nnamdi KANU claims untreated ailments threaten his survival Accuses DSS doctors of falsifying medical records, blocking personal physician Warns of collapse from tinnitus, hypertension, and sleep deprivation The leader of…
PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Immediate Resumption Over 800 Sacked Dangote Workers
PENGASSAN halts strike after government intervention but sets strict conditions Threatens immediate resumption if Dangote Refinery fails to reinstate workers Federal Government mediators hailed for preventing escalation The Petroleum and…
South Africa’s FA to Appeal FIFA 3-Point Deduction
South Africa’s SAFA will appeal FIFA’s three-point deduction in the World Cup qualifiers. The sanction overturned a 2–0 win after fielding an ineligible player. The association called it “unprecedented” and…
NAFDAC Delists 101 Drugs from Circulation in Nigeria
NAFDAC says it has delisted 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. Action follows voluntary withdrawal requests and agency-initiated suspensions and cancellations Products affected include Flagyl, Artemether/Lumefantrine, insulin injectables, and eye…
20 Dead, Dozens Missing as Boat Capsizes on River Niger in Kogi
A fully loaded boat capsized on River Niger in Ibaji LGA, leaving at least 20 dead Eyewitnesses say passengers were en route Ilushi market for October 1st festivities Authorities fear…
PENGASSAN to Suspend Strike After FG Secures Truce with Dangote Refinery
PENGASSAN agrees to halt shutdown after Abuja talks FG insists workers’ right to unionise must be protected Dangote Group told to redeploy sacked staff without pay loss The Petroleum and…
Nigeria’s Gift Monday Secures NWSL Player of the Week with Hat Trick
Gift Monday has been named NWSL Player of the Week after scoring a record-fast hat trick. Her goals propelled Washington Spirit into the play-offs. Other standout performers included Justus, Zaneratto,…
