Goddy Ikeh
The M23 rebel group’s assault on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern city of Goma has brought familiar dangers for Congolese journalists, who for years have navigated intimidation and attacks from government and armed groups in the country’s restive, mineral-rich east.
The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Francis Meshioye, has reiterated the determination of the association to push for a reduction in electricity tariffs.
A road accident on the Benin-Ore-Ijebu Ode Expressway at Onipetesi community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State in south-western Nigeria on Saturday claimed the lives of 30 persons.
The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mr. AKabir Ibrahim, says that the National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro Pocket project of the Nigerian government is empowering 500,000 farmers starting in February 2025.
Oando Plc recorded a 45 per cent increase in revenue to N4.1trillion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, compared to N2.9 trillion recorded in the previous year.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Guinea’s High Authority of Communication to reverse its decision to indefinitely suspend the privately owned news site Dépêche Guinée and ensure the public has unrestrained access to diverse media sources.
A total turnover of 3.245 billion shares worth N69.198 billion in 77,270 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
The price of OPEC basket of 12 crudes stood at $79.38 a barrel on Thursday, January 30, 2025, compared with $79.52 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.
Sixteen civil society organizations in Nigeria have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), for his principled demonstration of support for the rule of law by appearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to observe proceedings in the arraignment of human rights and pro-democracy campaigner, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, on alleged cybercrime charges.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious energy access programme to transform Nigeria’s energy sector.