The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Wednesday received the newly appointed Chief of Defense Staff and the three service chiefs during their first courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja.
In attendance...
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and widespread flooding across the Caribbean island.
The storm's sustained winds of 295 km/h (185 mph) and heavy rain have caused severe flooding, landslides and...
The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Distinguished Governor of the Year in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria.
The award will...
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need to strengthen inclusivity in the nation's governance structure, saying this must be done to ensure that women remain an integral part of nation-building.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call on...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to launch immediate and “powerful” attacks on Gaza.
The announcement came on Tuesday shortly after Israel reported that Hamas had opened fire on its forces in southern Gaza.
Tensions have been heightened...
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Tuesday noted with concern the recent remarks by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, regarding the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernization of the Apapa and TinCan Island...
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote says he would rather sell his dollars now than keep them, predicting the naira will soon gain more strength as new government policies and his refinery operations boost the economy.
Speaking on the impact of...
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7 percent of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council on Monday.
The council said rival candidate and former government minister Issa Tchiroma...
Nigeria could soon reduce its $2 billion annual rice import bill as the Senate Committee on Agricultural Production, Services and Rural Development advances deliberations on the Rice Council Development Bill, which aims to transform the country's rice industry and...
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term in office after a sweeping victory in the presidential election, according to provisional results released on Monday.
The result, widely expected after his main rivals were disqualified, reinforces Ouattara's...
Synergy Between Digital Financial Services and Industry Drives Long-Term Growth
Honda Capital Financial Platform (HCFP) is an emerging financial platform...
