President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report on the country’s trade balance by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, hitting N6.95 trillion, which is 6.60 per cent higher than the N6.52 trillion surplus recorded in the first quarter. The…

In a major sting operation on September 11, 2024, a combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), and other security agencies successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in Bassa-Kukoki village, located in the Allawa district of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. Acting on…

The Federal Government is collaborating with the World Bank on a new project to enhance education quality, access, teacher support, and development, as well as support for out-of-school children. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, commended the initiative during a meeting with the World Bank Steering Committee on Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and…

Two wood merchants, identified as Ahohe Seido and Dogbon, are missing following a boat accident in the Gbòde Jedo River in Odofin, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when a severe storm capsized the boat carrying the merchants. The accident happened around 7:00 am, prompting local divers to…

Lawmakers in Gabon met on Thursday to begin discussing a proposed new constitution, the first stage towards a return to civilian government, which the ruling military junta promised following a 2023 coup. The coup put an end to 55 years of rule by the family of former president Ali Bongo Ondimba and a new constitution…