National Mourning: Former President Buhari Passes at 82
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82. Buhari, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and…
Nigeria to Fill $100 Million Health Gap as Global Fund Cuts Aid
Nigeria’s allocation from the Global Fundan international financing body fighting HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria has been trimmed by 11%, dropping from approximately $970 million to $860 million for the…
Nigeria and Brazil Sign $1 Billion “Green Imperative” Pact to Accelerate Agricultural Growth and Broader Development
Nigeria and Brazil announced a bold new partnership worth $1 billion, called the “Green Imperative” initiative. The agreement was signed in Abuja during a visit by Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin,…
Nigeria and Brazil Seal $1 Billion “Green Imperative” Pact to Transform Agriculture and Beyond
Nigeria and Brazil signed a landmark $1 billion agreement during Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin’s visit to Abuja, marking a significant shift toward modernizing Nigeria’s agriculture and broader economy Nigerian Vice…
Nigeria Bets Big on a Greener Future with ₦50 Billion Climate Bond
Nigeria has taken another bold step in its climate journey with the launch of a ₦50 billion sovereign Green Bond its third since 2017. Announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO)…
Securing Nigeria: Defence Chief Proposes Border Fencing to Combat Insecurity
In a bold move to curb escalating insecurity, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has proposed fencing the country’s borders with Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and Benin Republic. The…
President Tinubu Confers National Honour on Bill Gates
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred Nigeria’s third-highest national honour, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), on Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill…
Swiss Authorities to Investigate Death of Nigerian Citizen Following Police Encounter
Swiss authorities have initiated an investigation into the death of Nigerian citizen Ekemezie, who died following an encounter with police officers. The incident has garnered significant attention, with Ekemezie’s family…
JUSUN Suspends Nationwide Strike, Judiciary Workers Resume Duties
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, directing all judicial workers to resume duties on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. This decision follows extensive negotiations with…
Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Market Set to Surge to $345.43 Million by 2029
Nigeria’s cybersecurity sector is on an impressive growth trajectory, with projections indicating that the market will reach $345.43 million by 2029. This significant increase from its current valuation of $207.80…