Nigeria’s Tinubu calls for military partnerships in Africa

Nigeria’s Tinubu calls for military partnerships in Africa

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called on military formations in African countries to strengthen alliances in a bid to defeat insecurity on the continent.

November 21, 2024 5

Africa

Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena.

November 18, 2024 3

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Omupresitend Bola Tinubu iindiile aanona ayehe yeli moondjedhililo ya mangululwe

Omupresitend gwa Nigeria Bola Tinubu ohela okwa gandja elombwelo opo aanona ayehe mboka yeedhililwa sho ya kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo genasha nuuhupilo ya mangululwe. Etseyitho olya ningwa kominista yomauyelele,noku hulithapo ongeyo yoshigwana yiiwike iyali. O Africa news oya lopota kutya aanona 76 oya tulilwamo iipotha 10,mwa kwatelwa oku kengelela epangelo,oku yonagulo omaliko ,oku piyaganeka oshigwana,nuurebel. yamwe oya holoka mohofa metitano,na ya 4 oya kambuka k omvulwe omanga inaaya yamukula kiipotha yawo. […]

November 5, 2024 4

Africa

Nigeria’s Food Crisis Expected to Worsen Amid Economic Hardship

Nigeria is projected to see a severe hunger crisis next year, with over 30 million people facing food insecurity—a 33% increase from this year—due to economic challenges, according to a government and UN report as seen by CNBCAfrica. Economic hardship has intensified following austerity reforms by President Bola Tinubu, including currency devaluation and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy, contributing to rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

November 4, 2024 6

Africa

Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Holds 500 Million Litres of Petrol

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery possesses a reserve of 500 million litres of petrol, according to its billionaire founder, refuting assertions from marketers that they require additional imports to address fuel shortages. CNBCAfrica indicates that, in response to the situation, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, convened a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with oil regulators, the head of the state-owned NNPC, the finance minister, and Aliko Dangote.

October 31, 2024 6

Africa

Nigerian President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Economic Challenges

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving government efficiency. Key appointments, according to Duetsche Welle, include new ministers for humanitarian affairs, trade, labor, and livestock development. Ten other ministers were reassigned to different portfolios, as the country grapples with worsening economic conditions and public discontent.

October 24, 2024 3

Africa

Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports.

August 5, 2024 9

Africa

Tinubu Urges Suspension of Protests Amid Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for a suspension of protests against the cost of living crisis, urging for an opportunity for dialogue says Reuters. This comes after Amnesty International reported that at least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Thursday, the first day of protests. Police have denied using excessive force and reported seven deaths by Saturday, including casualties from an explosive device, a car […]

August 5, 2024 6

Africa

Nigeria Agrees on New Minimum Wage Amid Cost of Living Crisis

As per Reuters, Nigeria's main labor unions agreed on a new minimum wage of US$44 a month on Thursday after talks with the government, ending months of deadlock and the threat of strikes. Africa's most populous nation is grappling with the worst cost of living crisis in a generation, stoking fears of protests similar to those in Kenya. Nigeria's two biggest union federations, the Nigerian Labour Congress and the […]

July 19, 2024 7