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March 1, 2024

Nigerian youths’ future doesn’t lie in Europe, U.S. despite widespread poverty: AfDB president

“Youth unemployment and poverty are among the factors that drive insecurity as well as migration. The AfDB is tackling this issue,” said Mr Adesina. 

AFRICAN YOUTHS; ADESINA
February 18, 2024

AfDB report puts Africa’s GDP at 3.8% in 2024

According to the report, Africa is set to remain the second-fastest-growing region after Asia.

AfDB
January 16, 2024

German minister expects few supply chain issues amid Red Sea conflict

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck said he does not expect major supply chain problems for the German economy.

HOUTHI REBELS ON SEIZED VESSEL
January 16, 2024

World Economic Forum predicts climate change-related deaths, illnesses by 2050

The results of the report are slated for discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

World Economic Forum (WEF)
January 12, 2024

U.S., UK carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The price of oil rose sharply on concern that supplies could be disrupted. Brent crude rose $2.

HOUTHI ATTACK
November 19, 2023

Ned Nwoko advocates inclusion of over 20 million Nigerians in diaspora in electoral process

Mr Nwoko told journalists on Sunday in Abuja that such participation would enable them to vote and be voted for.

Ned Nwoko
November 13, 2023

Israel-Hamas War: UN flags at half-mast for 101 staff killed in Gaza

The UN relief body said in a statement on Monday that “the UNRWA death toll, already the highest in UN history, has continued to increase.”

UN flag at half-mast (Credit: UN)
October 18, 2023

Africa becoming economic, political, social powerhouse: Ethiopian PM

“We cannot be idle observers in forums that affect common well-being,” said Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed
October 15, 2023

Shettima to represent Tinubu at 3rd belt, road forum in China: Presidency

According to the presidency, Mr Shettima t is expected to avail Nigeria of the platform provided by the forum to woo investors.

Vice President Kashim Shettima board plane
September 22, 2023

Nigeria’s all-commodity group import index increased by 0.14%: NBS

The NBS added that the all-commodity group export price index also increased by 0.22 per cent on average.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)