The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Washington rejected Nigeria’s claim of sovereign immunity in a landmark ruling on August 9, 2024, paving the way for a Chinese consortium to seize Nigerian assets abroad. This decision marks a significant development in an ongoing legal battle that began in 2021, and represents…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that Nigeria has recorded 39 mpox cases so far this year, with zero deaths reported ¹. This update comes as the NCDC continues to monitor the situation and work towards containing the spread of the disease. The NCDC’s report indicates that the 39 cases were recorded…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially issued comprehensive guidelines to facilitate the implementation of a Zero Percent Duty Rate (0%) on specific essential food items. This move comes in direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of an import duty waiver, aimed at mitigating the rising cost of living in Nigeria by making…
Stefflon Don, the British-Jamaican rapper, has revealed that her relationship with Burna Boy has deepened her understanding of Nigeria and its culture. In a recent interview, she acknowledged Burna Boy’s significant contribution to her knowledge of the country, expressing gratitude for the experience. This revelation highlights the profound impact of their relationship on Don’s life…
The ’10 Days of Rage’ protest, which culminated on August 10, 2024, has left Nigeria grappling with severe socio-economic consequences. What began as a nationwide demonstration against “bad governance” and economic hardship quickly spiraled out of control, causing widespread chaos and destruction across several states in Nigeria. Despite efforts by the government, civil society organizations,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart Abuja for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for a three-day official visit. This significant diplomatic engagement comes in response to an invitation extended by Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, highlighting the growing bilateral relations between the two African nations. The…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has initiated a formal investigation following a widely circulated video on social media depicting a female traveler tearing a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The incident has garnered significant public attention, raising concerns about the implications for national security and the integrity of…
John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has publicly apologized for Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a statement released via his X handle on Sunday, Enoh expressed deep regret over the country’s failure to win any medals at the games, marking the first time since 2012 that Nigeria has left the…
Nigerian politician and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the country’s leadership across various sectors, describing the recent failure at the Olympics as a clear example of “recklessness and rascality”. Obi expressed his disappointment and frustration with the poor performance of Nigerian athletes at the international sporting event, stating that it…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has made a shocking disclosure about the recent protests in northern Nigeria, revealing that Almajiris, young boys from Islamic schools, formed the majority of the demonstrators. According to Governor Abdullahi Sule, these Almajiris were largely ignorant of the reasons behind the protests they participated in, raising concerns about the potential…
