Etihad Airways has announced plans to return to the Nigerian market, with daily flights to Lagos scheduled to begin between March 24 and March 27, 2027, marking the airline’s first operations to the country in several years. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Abuja between officials of the UAE’s national airline and Nigeria’s Minister…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward requiring major global social media companies, including Facebook, TikTok, X, Instagram, and other digital platforms, to establish physical offices in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, improve accountability, and unlock greater economic benefits from the country’s growing digital economy. The proposal received widespread support…
Pakistan has reportedly requested a $10 billion Exchange Stabilization Facility from the United States as the country continues efforts to strengthen its economy, stabilize its currency, and reduce pressure on its foreign exchange reserves. According to reports, Islamabad submitted the request to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seeking a Bilateral Exchange Stabilization Support Facility with…
Nigerian onion traders have called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene following the continued detention of trucks transporting onions to Ghana, warning that the situation could escalate into a major regional trade dispute if left unresolved. The appeal was made by the Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa (ORO), which expressed…
The Consul-General of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has called for the expansion of Mandarin language education across Nigerian schools, describing language learning as an important bridge for strengthening cultural understanding and creating greater educational and career opportunities for young Nigerians. The Chinese diplomat made the appeal during a visit to Grace Schools, Lagos,…
Nigeria’s broad money supply increased to ₦133.25 trillion in June 2026, reflecting continued growth in liquidity across the economy despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintaining a tight monetary policy aimed at controlling inflation. The latest figures, released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, show that the country’s money supply rose from ₦129.21 trillion…
A fire outbreak at the Justrite Superstore on Akowonjo Road, Egbeda, Lagos, has been successfully extinguished, with emergency officials confirming that the situation is fully under control and no casualties were recorded. The incident occurred at the supermarket located at No. 116 Akowonjo Road, Jimoh Bus Stop, where the fire affected the electronics section on…
The United States has announced a 12.5 percent tariff on selected imports from Nigeria, citing the country’s failure to implement and effectively enforce a ban on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The new trade measure was unveiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as part of a broader…
Pakistan has declared that it is prepared to take all necessary measures, including the lawful use of force, if its maritime interests or Pakistan-flagged vessels come under attack, while reaffirming its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The warning was issued on Wednesday through a statement by Pakistan’s Ministry…
Jazmyne Wike, daughter of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Jazmyne earned an Upper Second-Class Honours degree during the university’s graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, an event attended by her family, political associates,…
