Written by Nigeria’s trade with other African nations increased by 14% in the first half of the year, following government’s efforts to strengthen regional ties. A Bloomberg report quoting the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Services, Bashir Adeniyi, said trade with the continent increased by ₦600 billion ($415 million) to 4.82 trillion naira in the six … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Trade With Africa Grows 14% In H1”
The Federal Government has called for the establishment of indigenous aircraft leasing companies in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who was represented at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) held on Monday. According to him, indigenous leasing firms will deepen aviation financing and support the … Continue reading “FG Calls For Establishment Of Nigerian-Owned Aircraft Leasing Firms”
Heavy security has been deployed to the PDP national headquarters in Abuja as two rival factions, each claiming authentic leadership of the party, prepare to hold separate meetings at the same location. Already, the Samuel Anyanwu–led NWC has arrived at the PDP national headquarters, with Anyanwu insisting he remains the party’s national secretary until … Continue reading “Heavy Security At PDP Headquarters As Rival Factions Hold Parallel Meetings”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital “sovereignty” and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race gathers pace. The leaders of Europe’s biggest economies will make the call at a Berlin summit, which will also be attended by CEOs … Continue reading “Merz, Macron To Push For European Digital ‘Sovereignty’”
Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen — even though you’ve never met them? If you do, then your behaviour is “parasocial” and bang on trend according to the Cambridge Dictionary, which on Tuesday unveiled the adjective as its word of the year for 2025. Lexicographers … Continue reading “‘Parasocial’ Crowned Cambridge Dictionary Word Of 2025”
The UN Security Council voted Monday in favor of a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state. There were 13 votes in favor of the text, which US President Trump claimed would lead to “further Peace all … Continue reading “UN Security Council Votes For International Force For Gaza”
Germany and the Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday. “Every player played well today and worked like a dog,” Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told German broadcaster ZDF. Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure … Continue reading “Germany And Netherlands Lock Up World Cup Spots In Style”
A Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, was jailed for three years in the United Kingdom after admitting to defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than 268,000. Akinrolabu, 61, of Orpington, Kent, received his sentence at Woolwich Crown Court on 4 November 2025, having previously pleaded guilty to all four counts of Fraud by False Representation … Continue reading “Nigerian doctor jailed three years for alleged fraud of £268,000 in UK”
Actress Etinosa Idemudia is of the opinion that a person cannot be a Christian and a Feminist at the same time. In a post shared on X, Etinosa opined that Christianity is built heavily on patriachy and so a person cannot be a Christian and at the same time be a feminist.Read her post belowThe … Continue reading “You cant be a Christian and a Feminist at the same time because Christianity is built heavily on patriarchy- actress Etinosa”
Alice and Ellen Kessler the legendary German twin entertainers known across Europe as The Kessler Sisters have died at 89. Police were called to their home near Munich on Monday, where the iconic duo was found dead.Reports from the German Humanist Association confirm the twins chose to end their lives together through an assisted suicide, according … Continue reading “German entertainment icons, The Kessler twins, die in joint assisted suicide at 89”