UN's death roll on terror attack on Nigerian rice famers is 110 contradicting official 43 deaths.

AU supports Ethiopia in conflict against Tigray separatists

By Tamba Jean-Matthew III The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue working with people and the government of Ethiopia during the armed conflict with Tigray separatists. A statement issued by AU at the end of a two-day visit of its envoys to the Ethiopian leader Abiy Ahmed…

Buhari confirms, mourns killing of 43 rice farmers, abduction of others

It was a black Saturday for agriculture sector as Boko Haram kill 43 rice farmers.

Eulogising Africa’s efforts in midwifing a Covid-19 vaccine

By Tamba Jean-Matthew III in Dakar Africa is set to offer the world a pleasant surprise with a COVID-19 vaccine which “wealthy countries are set to pre-order millions of doses,” WHO Africa regional director has said. South Africa’s Dr Matshidiso Moeti made the revelation this week as representatives from the…

Nigeria will exit recession early 2021 – CBN

Central bank predicts Nigeria's exit from recession first quarter of 2021.

African ministers advise citizens to remain vigilant to survive a possible Covid-19 resurgence

African ministers call for vigilance as covid-19 resurgence bites hard.

E-echoing WHO Boss’ hope of ending COVID-19 soon

WHO reports more cases of covid-19 in the past 4 weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.

Nigeria celebrates scientist in Pfizer’s covid-19 vaccine team

Nigeria celebrates Ogboagu, the scientist in covid-19 vaccine find.

Buhari inaugurates modular refinery in Imo, sees bright future for refined products

Buhari inaugurates first private modular refinery in Imo.

States in race for Medical Free Zone

States embark on race for proposed medical free zone.

Economic downturn throws Nigeria into another recession

By Tanko Mohammed For the second time in five years, Nigeria’s fragile economy has entered into a deep recession. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on November 21, 2020 confirmed that aside that of 2016, Nigeria has entered another recession as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has contracted for…

2020 Finance Bill prescribes tax incentives

Nigeria approves 2020 Finance bill that seeks to grant comprehensive tax incentives.

Nigeria to launch Investment Policy

By Tanko Mohamed Nigeria has resolved to launch the first National Investment Policy, a document that pulls together all the investment-related policies and regulations toward achieving sustainable economic growth. Mrs Olukemi Arodudu, the Director, Investment Promotion Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), said this at…