Friday, June 19, 2026

Economic

May 13, 2026

Nigeria, other countries running out of sand, gravel, UN warns

The UN says humanity is extracting sand and gravel faster than nature can replinish it, wsrning that sand is not an endless resource.

Sand, gravel
September 1, 2024

Tinubu’s trip to Beijing will strengthen ties between China, Nigeria: Diplomat

Mr Akinremi said that it was a multi-sectoral visit for Mr President,” he said

Tinubu giving an address
June 25, 2024

113 countries yet to have female head of state, says UN women

“As many countries head to the polls this year, we all must put women first, at the pinnacle of power.’’

UN women logo
February 4, 2024

Tinubu mourns Namibian President Geingob

“The president notes that this tragedy comes at a time when Africa needs more visionary leaders who believe in the common destiny of the continent.”

President Bola Tinubu and President Hage Geingob
November 8, 2023

Nigeria’s local govt dysfunctional; LGAs vacant for bandits, terrorists: NULGE

“The dysfunctional local government system in Nigeria had resulted in political non-inclusiveness, lack of adequate social amenities…and insecurity across the nation.”

Boko Haram and Bandits
August 29, 2023

Gov. Mutfwang expresses concern over collapse of Shendam bridge

“The government is diligently working to address this predicament,’’ he said.

Collapsed Shendam bridge
March 8, 2023

IWD: ILO calls for transformative agenda for gender equality

Mr Houngbo said, “If we don’t change direction, it will take more than a century for women to have the same economic and social opportunities as men.”

International Labour Organization (ILO)
December 3, 2022

CCD urges Gov. Emmanuel to pass discrimination against PWDs Act

He urged Mr Emmanuel to take appropriate measures to protect citizens with disabilities without further delay by adopting the Disabilities Act.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities and Governor Udom Emmanuel
August 25, 2022

Amnesty International condemns FCTA demolition of Durumi 3 community in Abuja

Amnesty International has condemned the forced evictions caused by demolitions at the Dubaidna community in Durumi, Abuja.

Amnesty International
January 16, 2022

Subsidy: Experts task Buhari regime on rehabilitation of local refineries

The experts gave the advice in separate interviews while speaking on the proposed subsidy removal.

Refinery