Alake: I’ve been receiving threats for revoking 1,263 mining licences
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says he has received threats over the recent revocation of 1,263 mineral licences for non-payment of...
Bitcoin drops to $104,782 after Trump slams 100% tariffs on China
Bitcoin extended declines on Friday, October 10, 2025, after United States President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China.
Trump on Friday said he...
Trump sacks 300,000 US government workers in 9 months
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed thousands of workers across the U.S. government.
Trump on Friday, October 10, 2025, blamed Democrats for his decision...
NELFUND reopens student loan portal for final 48 hours
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the reopening of its student verification portal for the 2024/2025 academic year, granting tertiary institutions a...
Oyebanji presents N415bn 2026 budget proposal to Ekiti lawmakers
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday, October 10, 2025, presented a budget estimate of N415.57 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
The budget which...
INEC denies court order breach, dismisses arrest warrant claim for ex-chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting it violated a Federal High Court judgment or that a warrant of arrest was...
UK offers five-year visas for artisans to address labour shortages
The United Kingdom has announced a new migration initiative designed to address ongoing labour shortages across critical industries.
Under the plan, foreign artisans and mid-skilled...
Akpabio tasks SSDC on developmental projects
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has tasked the board and management of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) on carrying out developmental projects that will...
Globacom-sponsored African voices spotlights Tems’ inspiring journey
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, takes the spotlight in a special edition of African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s...
Dangote refinery denies importing high-sulphur petrol
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports alleging that it imported Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, with high sulphur content into Nigeria.
Dangote...
