Bayelsa Strengthens Flood Defence Ahead of Rainy Season
The Bayelsa State Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control has stepped up efforts to reduce flooding in Yenagoa by clearing blocked waterways before the peak of the rainy season. The…
Nigeria, Hong Kong Seal Key Tax Cooperation Deal
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China have signed a major double taxation agreement designed to remove the burden of taxing the same…
Customs Seizes 20,500 Litres of Smuggled Petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 20,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and five vehicles in a major operation against petroleum smuggling along the Lagos-Ogun border corridor. The…
Farmers Applaud Northern Security Fund Initiative
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has praised the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) for creating the Northern Security Trust Fund to address insecurity and support farming activities across Northern…
Nigeria Expands Cancer Care Funding and Research Efforts
The Federal Government of Nigeria is increasing investment in cancer care, local medicine production and research to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment while reducing the financial pressure on patients. The…
Yusuf Picks Garo for 2027 Governorship Race
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has named his deputy, Murtala Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement appeared in a statement released on Monday in…
UK Reaffirms Visa Rules for Nigeria, 32 African Countries
The United Kingdom has confirmed that UK visa requirement rules remain in place for citizens of Nigeria and 32 other African countries. The updated guidance from the Home Office makes…
Manchester United Sign Andrey Santos From Chelsea
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth £50 million, including add-ons. The 22-year-old arrives after an impressive spell with…
Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to Defend Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling final on Sunday. The victory earned the Italian his fifth Grand Slam…
Nigeria Mourns Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, who died at the age of…
