Kemi Badenoch says she faces racist attacks as first black Tory leader
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed she is facing a wave of racist abuse since becoming the first black woman to head the party, describing the scale of hostility…
Tinubu hails Nigerian military at TICAD 9 as Japan pledges $5.5bn support for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s Armed Forces for their resilience in the fight against insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling the root causes of insecurity. Speaking…
US implements new 15% import tariff on Nigeria, multiple African nations
In a significant shift in its trade strategy, the United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, has imposed a 15 percent import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries.…
UK to introduce digital eVisas for Nigerian study, work applicants
The British High Commission in Abuja has announced a significant overhaul of the immigration process for Nigerians applying for study and work visas in the United Kingdom. Starting from July…
UAE tightens visa restrictions for Nigerian, bans transit visa applications
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced stringent new entry requirements for Nigerian travelers, significantly impacting those seeking to visit Dubai, a popular destination for both business and tourism. Travel…
Tinubu advocates for global governance, healthcare systems reforms at BRICS summit
President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies,…
Tinubu pledges to eliminate agricultural bottlenecks in bilateral talks with Brazil’s President
President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realization of the agricultural sector's potential, including livestock production, will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. In a…
Tinubu arrives Brazil for BRICS meeting
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Global South and Emerging Economic Bloc,…
Tinubu advocates for equitable energy transition at ECO summit in Azerbaijan
As the global demand for cleaner energy intensifies, President Bola Tinubu emphatically called for a just energy transition that takes into account the unique challenges faced by developing economies. Speaking…
Trump threatens deportation of Elon Musk amid renewed criticism over tax bill
In a dramatic escalation of their ongoing feud, President Donald Trump suggested he might consider deporting Elon Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, back to…