Central Africa

Guinea junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya sits after he was sworn in as interim president in Conakry, Guinea October 1, 2021.REUTERS-Souleymane Camara

Guinea junta names figures from ousted administration as ministers

5 days ago

Following hardship faced by poultry farmers, President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, approved the release of 5,000 metric tonnes of maize from the National Strategic Grains Reserve, NSGR, to support the Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, in order to mitigate the challenge of affordability of feed.

Nigerian government approves genetically-modified maize for open cultivation

2 weeks ago

Nigerian government approves genetically modified maize for open cultivation

2 weeks ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled “Nigeria Jubilee Fellows”, a programme designed to create new opportunities for 20,000 fresh graduates annually.

President Buhari: Nigeria poised to ensure political, economic stability of South Sudan

3 weeks ago

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Musa Istifanus, has restated the commitment of the federal government to continuing strengthening safety and security along the waterways, noting that the maritime domain is relevant because of wealth.

Nigerian government restates commitment to improving security on waterways

4 weeks ago

Soldiers of Guinea's special forces stand in front of the Central Prison in Conakry. Cellou Binani, AFP

West African leaders to hold summit on Guinea coup on Thursday

September 15, 2021

ISWAP leader Abu Musab Al-Barnawi killed in Borno

September 15, 2021

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has poured encomiums on the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit in coming back from a goal down on a difficult pitch in Mindelo on Tuesday to earn three precious points that established Nigeria as firm leader of Group C of the African series for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Cape Verde victory boosts football enthusiasts’ confidence in Super Eagles

September 8, 2021

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) jointly with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) presented the key findings of UNODC Fifth Global Report on Trafficking in Persons to stakeholders from the federal government, civil society organisations and international partners.

UN: We are in emergency times

August 19, 2021

The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, has reiterated the need to fix the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to boost businesses and generate more revenue at the Lagos ports.

Lagos ports: Call-up system has collapsed – minister

August 6, 2021

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government has extended the Lagos-Ibadan Modernisation Project from its original destination at Ebutte Meta to Lagos Ports.

Nigeria quits maritime organisation over electoral irregularities

August 2, 2021

Embattled President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has survived a second round of investigation into his conduct, giving him a boost in his re-election bid next month.

AfDB to expand $886 million infrastructure investments in Nigeria

July 14, 2021

United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF expresses concern over attacks against children in West, Central Africa

July 8, 2021

UN decries continued violent extremism in Lake Chad region

July 1, 2021

The weekly virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is taking place at the State House, Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari presiding.

President Buhari: Drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking more dangerous than insurgency, banditry

June 26, 2021