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  • Nigeria malnutrition crisis worsens due to poor diets

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria malnutrition crisis worsens due to poor diets

    Nigeria’s nutrition challenges have come under scrutiny, with the federal government highlighting the country’s “triple burden” of malnutrition. According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, this burden […]

  • Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as Group MD CEO

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as Group MD CEO

    Access Holdings has announced the appointment of Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, following regulatory approval. […]

  • Zlatan Ibile advises artists to hire psychologists for mental health

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Zlatan Ibile advises artists to hire psychologists for mental health

    Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has emphasized the importance of mental health support for up-and-coming artists in the music industry. On his social media platform, he advised emerging artists and their sponsors to allocate funds for […]

  • Tinubu Defends Foreign Trips as Boost for Nigeria Growth

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu Defends Foreign Trips as Boost for Nigeria Growth

    President Bola Tinubu has defended his recent foreign trips, stating that they are aimed at driving growth and creating jobs for Nigerians. In a post on social media, the President explained that his visits to […]

  • Nigerian Politicians Urged to Prioritize Governance Over Elections

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Politicians Urged to Prioritize Governance Over Elections

    The Chancellor of the University of Communication in Benin City, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has urged Nigerian politicians to prioritize governance over election preparations. In a recent interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ program, Iredia emphasized […]

  • Nigeria Content Development Board invests $350m in local firms

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Content Development Board invests $350m in local firms

    The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has disbursed $350 million to 100 indigenous companies to enhance local content development in the country. This move aims to boost in-country production and drive economic growth. […]

  • Naira Gains Against Dollar Amid Rising External Reserves

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira Gains Against Dollar Amid Rising External Reserves

    The Nigerian Naira has recorded its highest single-day gain against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market this week. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira appreciated to 1,535.47 […]

  • Rwanda receives US deportees under bilateral agreement

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Rwanda receives US deportees under bilateral agreement

    Rwanda has received a group of seven deportees from the United States, marking the first batch of individuals to arrive in the country under a bilateral agreement with Washington. According to a government spokesperson, each […]

  • Lithium exploration permits granted in Congo to KoBold Metals

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Lithium exploration permits granted in Congo to KoBold Metals

    The Democratic Republic of Congo has granted US-based mining startup KoBold Metals seven permits to explore for lithium, according to officials. Backed by prominent investors Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, KoBold will conduct surveys in […]

  • Gaza City invasion escalates as Israeli tanks push in

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Gaza City invasion escalates as Israeli tanks push in

    Israeli forces have intensified their bombardment of Gaza City, with tanks pushing into new areas on the outskirts of the urban center. Residents in the affected suburbs reported that tanks shelled houses, forcing many to […]

  • US extends Russian diamond import license until 2026

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on US extends Russian diamond import license until 2026

    The United States Treasury Department has extended a license allowing the import of certain Russian diamonds until September 2026. This move continues a notable exception to sanctions imposed on Russia, the world’s largest producer of […]

  • Ukraine EU membership would inflict deadly blow says Hungary

    By Ifunanya | August 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Ukraine EU membership would inflict deadly blow says Hungary

    Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned that allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would deal a “deadly blow” to the bloc. Speaking at a discussion panel, Szijjarto argued that fast-tracking accession talks would […]

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