Gabon President woos Dangote to invest in cement, fertiliser production
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Gabonese President, Brice Nguema, is said to have extended an invite to the President…
UN experts condemn sentencing of journalists in Russia
Independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Tuesday that the recent prison sentencing of Wall Street Journal reporter…
We’ll wield big stick against corrupt legislators: ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed determination to sanction corrupt state Houses…
CBN raises interest rate yet again to 26.75%
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), today, raised…
UN leaders urge ‘maximum political will’ to rescue SDGs
Top UN officials on Monday called for urgent reforms to the international financial system to boost efforts to…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a…
UK water companies fail to get basics right, environmental regulator says
Britain’s Environment Agency on Tuesday lambasted the country’s water companies for spewing sewage into rivers and seas, saying…
Sycamore, others win in second edition of NSIA Prize for Innovation
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced Sycamore as the winner of the second edition of the…
WTO: African group votes Okonjo-Iweala for 2nd term
The African Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) presented a proposal at its General Council (GC) to…