Flying Eagles to tackle Egypt in friendlies ahead of U-20 AFCON
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Egypt in a double-header friendly on February 25 and February 27, in Cairo. Both games will serve as part of the Flying Eagles preparation for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has already invited 30 players for the friendlies. Cote d’Ivoire will host the […]
South Sudan’s President sacks two Vice-Presidents
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has sacked two of his vice-presidents, the country’s spy chief and other senior officials. The dismissals were announced in a series of presidential decrees read on the state broadcaster. However, no reasons were given for the move. South Sudan has five vice-presidents as part of a 2018 peace agreement to […]
Nigeria Customs suspends implementation of 4% Free On-Board charge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the planned implementation of a four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, as outlined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. The Controller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, who announced this in a statement yesterday, said the suspension follows ongoing consultations with the […]
CBN halts Free Withdrawals for customers using Other Banks’ ATMs
From March 1, customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM in Nigeria. This is as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, will scrap the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. In a circular signed by its Acting Director of Financial Policy, John Onojah, the […]
FG Committed to Reduce Food Prices Through Agricultural Investments
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to lowering the cost of food commodities through massive investments in agricultural production. Idris stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at a press briefing to kick-start the Ministerial Briefing Session for 2025.He emphasized that while the government will not impose price controls […]
Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico To Gulf of America
Following President Donald Trump’s executive order, Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for users in the United States. Users in Mexico will continue to see the body of water that spans the eastern coast of the country to the Florida panhandle labeled as the Gulf of Mexico. […]
CBN Sets Date for February MPC meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new date for the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), shifting it from the initially scheduled February 17 and 18, 2025, to February 19 and 20, 2025. The apex bank in a statement yesterday, noted that its decision emerged due to delays by the National […]
Shettima Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment To Closing Financial Gaps
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing economic reforms aimed at fostering inclusive growth and narrowing the financial disparities across Nigeria. Speaking at the official launch of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a key initiative to help Nigeria achieve its goal of a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, […]
Super Eagles to converge in Kigali on March 16
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will release the list of players that Coach Eric Chelle plans to deploy in Nigeria’s two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe early next month The Super Eagles will travel to Kigali to face the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, in Kigali on Friday, March […]
President Trump signs Order freezing aid to South Africa over land law
US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of human rights violations against white farmers. Trump yesterday wrote on his Truth Social account: “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.” Continuing a dispute that escalated last week, Trump has signed an executive order freezing financial aid to South Africa. […]
