Politics

FG allocates N13.8 Billion for upkeep of former presidents, vice, and retired officials in 2024 budget

In the 2024 fiscal year, the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has allocated the sum of N13.8 billion for the upkeep of former presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, and Olusegun…

Economy

Islamic Development Bank indicates interest in helping Nigeria fight poverty

The Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, has pledged to help Nigeria scale up its response to humanitarian crises and its drive to reduce poverty index through the new climate change adaptation…

Entertainment

Davido receives ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ recognition from U.S.

Award winning Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been recognised as an ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ by the State of Georgia, United States. The singer attended the…

Sport

Newcastle inflict more misery on Man Utd with 1-0 win

Newcastle on Saturday inflicted a sixth Premier League defeat of the season on Manchester United with a 1-0 win despite injury crisis. Anthony Gordon scored the second-half goal at St…

Features

Why Egypt will not admit Palestinian refugees

Africa Brief/Nosmot Gbadamosi In an attempt to wipe out Hamas after the group killed at least 1,300 people in attacks on Oct. 7, Israeli airstrikes have destroyed more than 22,000…

Technology

Banking

CBN to freeze bank accounts without BVN, NIN from March 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has disclosed that accounts without a bank verification number, BVN, or national identification number, NIN, will be restricted from March 2024. CBN, in a…

Opinion

Study reveals alarming gap in Climate Finance for cities at COP28

On the sidelines of the COP28 climate talks, a study by the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance ,CCFLA,  reveals a stark reality. Cities, particularly in low-income countries, are grappling with…

Global Trade

COP28: Tinubu unveils electric bus rollout and Carbon Market plan

In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, President Bola Tinubu has announced the deployment of a fleet of 100 electric buses by the federal government. The revelation…

Crime

NDLEA destroys three acres of cannabis farm in Sokoto State

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed three acres of cannabis farm in Sayinna town, Sokoto State. The Commandant, NDLEA Sokoto Command, Mr. Adamu Iro disclosed this to…

Legal

BUA Chairman rejects appointment into APC Committee

The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu has declined his appointment as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC’s, finance standing committee. APC had released the names of…