Iran-Oman Talks On Strait Of Hormuz: What We Know
Iran and Oman are negotiating the opening of a temporary shipping corridor and the clearance of mines in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which both nations border. They have yet…
What Experts Know So Far About Nepal’s Deadly Floods
The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal-Tibet border isn’t yet certain, but experts say the dangers associated with such events are compounded by the region’s extreme…
Nigeria Meters 60% of Active Electricity Customers, FG Says
The Federal Government has announced that about 60 per cent of active electricity customers across Nigeria have now been metered, as authorities intensify efforts to close the country’s electricity metering…
FAAN Clears Bolt To Resume Airport Service, Denies Fixing Taxi Fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said ride-hailing platform Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at its airports immediately, after the two sides reached an operational agreement following…
67 Nigerians Return From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions
Sixty-seven Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks and growing tensions involving foreign nationals in the southern African nation. The returnees arrived…
Desperate Families Search For Loved Ones As Nepal Floods Kill At Least 180
Anxious relatives crowded the corridors of a Kathmandu hospital on Thursday as they searched for missing family after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 180 people. Among…
Operation ENDURING PEACE Troops Rescue 2 Kidnapped Victims in Plateau State
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intensified decisive operations across various Local Government Areas of Plateau State and rescued 2 kidnapped victims. The operations, conducted as part of deliberate efforts…
Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Reaffirm Commitment to Defence Cooperation
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, His Excellency Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, on a courtesy visit aimed at further strengthening…
Bangladesh Pledges Deeper Defence, Maritime Security Cooperation with Nigerian Navy
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Miah Md Mainul Kabir, has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to deepening defence and maritime security cooperation with the Nigerian Navy. This…
FG Launches $1bn Social Protection Programme For Vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government has launched its $1 billion Renewed Hope Social Protection Programme, aimed at moving vulnerable Nigerians beyond temporary relief towards sustainable economic empowerment and self-reliance. The programme was…