Blaze kills 34 at illegal Benin fuel depot COTONOU: At least 34 people died in Benin near Nigeria’s border on Saturday when a contraband fuel depot exploded... Published 24 Sep, 2023 11:49am
World 24 die in north Nigeria boat accident KANO: At least 24 farmers died and dozens of others were missing after a boat capsized in north-central Nigeria on... Published 11 Sep, 2023 03:22pm
World Gunmen kill seven worshippers in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state MAIDUGURI, (Nigeria): At least seven worshippers were killed in an attack on a mosque by a gang of armed men in... Published 03 Sep, 2023 02:59am
World Nigeria says not ruling out force in Niger ahead of West African summit NIAMEY: Coup-hit Niger’s neighbours have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria’s president said, ahead of a... Published 09 Aug, 2023 12:02pm
World Blinken says diplomacy ‘preferred way’ to resolve Niger crisis WASHINGTON: Diplomacy is the best option for the international community to deal with the coup crisis in Niger, US... Published 08 Aug, 2023 11:55am
Sports England survive Nigeria fright but must improve to win World Cup SYDNEY: The best teams find a way to win when playing badly, so says the football cliche, but England will surely be... Published 08 Aug, 2023 11:29am
World Niger waits for West African bloc’s response after junta rejects ultimatum NIAMEY: Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders in Niamey... Published 07 Aug, 2023 12:30pm
Sports Walsh fit to start for England against Nigeria BRISBANE: England’s bid to win the 2023 World Cup was given a massive boost Monday with key midfielder Keira Walsh... Published 07 Aug, 2023 12:06pm
Sports England’s Wiegman last female head coach remaining at Women’s World Cup BRISBANE: England’s Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women’s World Cup after the... Published 06 Aug, 2023 01:28pm
Sports England midfielder Walsh joins squad for training on eve of Nigeria game BRISBANE: England midfielder Keira Walsh trained on Sunday with the European champions on the eve of the Lionesses’... Published 06 Aug, 2023 11:07am
World Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger after coup NIAMEY: Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger after West African neighbours imposed sanctions on the junta... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Sports Nigeria ‘destined for something special’ at World Cup, coach says BRISBANE: Nigeria are “destined for something special” at the Women’s World Cup, their coach Randy Waldrum has said,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 11:04am
Business & Finance OPEC oil output falls on Saudi cut and Nigerian outage LONDON: OPEC oil output has fallen in July after Saudi Arabia made an additional voluntary cut as part of the OPEC+... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
World West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention NIAMEY/ABUJA: Niger’s military leaders warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders... Published 30 Jul, 2023 10:11am
World Chinese warships on ‘port call’ in Nigeria LAGOS: Three Chinese warships are visiting Nigeria as part of growing naval cooperation between the two countries,... Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:57pm
Business & Finance Nestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites LONDON: Food giant Nestle’s businesses in Nigeria and other African countries are ramping up sourcing of local raw... Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:11pm
World More than 100 dead in Nigeria river boat accident KANO: More than 100 people have drowned in north central Nigeria after a boat carrying families returning from a... Published 14 Jun, 2023 11:16am
Technology India, Turkiye, Nigeria threatened to shut down Twitter, founder says WASHINGTON: Twitter was threatened with shut down in India, Nigeria and Turkiye unless it complied with orders to... Published 13 Jun, 2023 10:17am
Pakistan IATA says blocked airline funds by countries including Pakistan threaten connectivity Pakistan is among the top five nations in the world that have blocked airline funds Updated 05 Jun, 2023 04:37pm
World At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy: Blinken WASHINGTON: At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria... Published 17 May, 2023 11:28pm
World Fifteen children drown, 25 more missing in Nigeria boat tragedy KANO: Fifteen children drowned and 25 others were missing after their overloaded boat capsized on a river in... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Business & Finance Nigerian Minister, Commerce Minister discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: A four-member delegation led by Hadi Sirika, the Minister for Aviation of Nigeria, called on Federal... Published 07 May, 2023 03:21am
World Nigeria inflation quickens to 22.04% in March LAGOS: Nigeria’s annual inflation accelerated to 22.04% in March from 21.91% in the previous month, its bureau of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 05:56pm
Markets Shell reports sharp fall in Nigeria oil spills after shutdown LONDON: Shell on Thursday reported a sharp fall in oil spilled as a result of sabotage in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta... Published 09 Mar, 2023 02:48pm
World Nigeria’s Tinubu declared president-elect after disputed election ABUJA: Nigeria’s electoral commission on Wednesday declared ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu president-elect after... Published 01 Mar, 2023 11:47am
Markets Kenyan shilling, Nigerian naira, Zambian kwacha seen under pressure NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling, Nigeria’s naira and Zambia’s kwacha are expected to remain under pressure against the... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:36pm
Business & Finance Nigerian, Kenyan, Zambian and Ugandan currencies seen weakening NAIROBI: The Nigerian, Kenyan, Zambian and Ugandan currencies are seen weakening in the week to Thursday, due to... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Markets Shell to pay 15mn euros to Nigerian farmers over pollution THE HAGUE: Shell said Friday it will pay 15 million euros to Nigerian farmers to compensate them for damage from... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:32pm
Markets Nigeria raises cash withdrawal limits after public outcry LAGOS: Nigeria’s central bank has announced substantial increases in limits on weekly cash withdrawals following... Published 22 Dec, 2022 12:01pm
Business & Finance Ghosts of insecurity, inflation haunt Nigeria Christmas present LAGOS: This year will be the fourth year running that Seyi Anne Moses has had to decide against going home to see... Published 21 Dec, 2022 12:12pm