Iceland Elects Halla Tomasdottir as New President
Iceland has a notable history of female leaders in high positions. In 1980, Vigdis Finnbogadottir became the first democratically elected ...
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Residents of Kano Demand Increased Security Amid Emirate Tussle
As the emirate tussle in Kano lingers, residents of the metropolitan Gwale, Dala, and Municipal LGAs in Kano have called ...
Nigeria’s Solid Mineral Sector Seeks Major Investments with Enhanced Security Measures
The Nigerian mineral sector, especially solid minerals, has been on the lookout for big investors in mines to build the ...
Mexico Poised to Make History with Election of First Female President
It's a historical time for Mexico as Mexicans go out on Sunday, June 2nd to elect their first female president. ...
Kogi Kidnapping Saga Ends (For Now) – But Questions Linger
After weeks of fear and uncertainty, the Kogi State Government finally secured the release of the remaining eight students abducted ...
Honoring Heroes: Abia’s Otti Awards Scholarships to Soldiers’ Children
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has granted educational scholarships to the children of the five soldiers who ...
Bauchi Governor Predicts Greater Pain If Strike Proceeds, Urges Caution
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi, has urged organized labor to call off the nationwide strike planned for June 3. ...
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Prioritizes Completing Past Projects in First Year
In his first year as Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has chosen to focus on finishing numerous abandoned projects ...
The Wage War: Government vs. Labour
Nigeria’s two main Labour union's, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have declared an indefinite ...
Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, June 2 2024
As of today, June 2 in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, here are the exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) ...
Financial Crisis Unfolds: 85,000 Savings Account Locked, $112 Millions Frozen
Yotta Savings, a fintech startup, has revealed that 85,000 customer accounts, holding a combined $112 million, have been locked out ...
Istanbul Retail Inflation Hits Highest Since December 2022
Istanbul, Turkey - Istanbul's annual retail inflation rate surged to its highest level since December 2022, reaching 82.2% in May, ...
Labour Union Reject Offer, Vow To Proceed With Nationwide Strike
The organized private sector has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government's proposal of N60,000 as the new minimum wage ...
Nigeria Tackles Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
A recent conference in Abuja, Nigeria, highlighted ongoing challenges faced by citizens in exercising their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights ...
Lagos NNPP applauds the Kano government for bringing Sanusi back
The Lagos chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is praising Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf for his role ...
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