IMF says Global growth to decline to 2.8% in 2025 amid trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]
Police IG orders Withdrawal of Mobile Police Officers from VIPs
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate withdrawal of such personnel from unauthorised deployments, including escort and guard duties for private individuals and VIP’s. The IGP expressed concern over the diversion of Police Mobile Force personnel to non-core duties, noting that it was established as the Nigeria Police Force’s “elite strike unit, designed […]
FG Inaugurates Revitalization Plan For 901 Primary Healthcare Centres
Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, says the Federal Government has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing to begin the World Vaccination Week, Dr Aina who said extra 2701 primary healthcare centres are undergoing renovation nationwide, expressed joy that […]
NAHCON Ready for Hitch-Free 2025 Hajj, Airlifts to Begin Next Month
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj operations. Speaking […]
Leed, Burnley Return To English Premier League
Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them. Leeds had earlier thrashed Stoke City 6-0 to go top of the Championship on 94 points with two matches remaining and needed Burnley to then not lose to […]
UN Raises Alarm Over Spread Of Asian Scam Into Africa, South America, Others
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised concerns about Asian crime syndicates expanding their multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry globally, including to South America and Africa. According to UNODC, cyberfraud has become one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational crime. It says these crime networks recruit labour from over 50 countries, including Nigeria, […]
EFCC Admits SCUML Certificate Not Clearance To Operate In Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that having a Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) certificate does not necessarily imply clearance to lawfully operate in Nigeria or regulatory approval for online businesses. This statement comes amid the collapse of the CBEX cryptocurrency investment scheme, which was reportedly operating under the corporate […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Visit To France, UK
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a working visit to France and the UK. The President had departed Nigeria on April 2 for Paris, France, where he held a meeting with the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr Massad Boulos, on deepening bilateral cooperation to enhance regional security and sustainable […]
Flamingos thrash Algeria in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers first leg
The Nigeria Football Federation, and businessman Kunle Soname have announced a cash gift of N6m for the Flamingos. The Flamingos beat Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium at the weekend. NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau announced the cash gift […]
DR Congo suspends Joseph Kabila’s political party over ties with ‘enemy rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time. Last Friday, the government accused Kabila (now 53), of high treason and ordered the seizure […]
