Nigeria

Suicide bombings in Nigeria: tactic is back after a four-year break – security researcher offers 3 possible reasons

By Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia Nigeria’s first suicide bombing since 2020 took place in June 2024 with four coordinated attacks that killed at least 30 people. The attacks took place in Gwoza, a town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. Gwoza was once the seat of the Islamic Caliphate declared by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Boko Haram is an extremist sect which aims for […]

July 16, 2024 14

Africa

UK Court Dismisses P&ID Appeal And Upholds Nigeria’s £43 Million Award

A UK court has ruled in favour of Nigeria in an appeal filed by the Process & Industrial Development or P&ID challenging a previous ruling over what currency the payment of the legal costs incurred by Nigeria in a lawsuit involving the firm would be. This follows a judgment in December last year which dismissed an award of $11 billion damages to P & ID over a failed oil and […]

July 16, 2024 23

Africa

Nigeria and UAE Agree to Resume Travel Amid Currency Settlement

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to resume travel between the two countries, announced Nigeria's information minister on Monday according to Reuters. The UAE halted visa issuance to Nigerians in 2022 when Emirates Airline suspended flights, citing challenges in repatriating funds from Nigeria. Nigeria's central bank has since resolved a backlog of approximately $137 million in foreign exchange owed to international airlines.

July 16, 2024 6

Africa

Four Rescued And Two Critically Injured As Building Collapses in Nigeria

Emergency officials have rescued four people after a section of a building collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Two of them are critically injured, and receiving medical attention in hospital. Tesem Akende reports.

July 15, 2024 25

Africa

Nigeria’s NNPC Seeks $2 Billion Oil-Backed Loan to Strengthen Finances

Nigeria's state-backed oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, is negotiating another oil-backed loan to enhance its finances and support business investments, its chief executive told Reuters. The NNPC aims to raise at least $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the company faces increasing economic pressure.

July 10, 2024 9

Health / Medical

Surviving breast cancer: Nigerian women share their stories

By Candi Nwakasi, University of Connecticut “I believe I will still beat it again.” These are the words of a Nigerian woman, Didi, who feared a recurrence of her cancer – but saw herself as a survivor. Her attitude is becoming more common everywhere as more people are living after a cancer diagnosis. Though populations are growing and ageing, and cancer incidence […]

July 9, 2024 13

Sport

AFCON draw offers Nigeria chance to avenge Benin loss

Nigeria will get a chance to avenge a shock World Cup loss to Benin when they were drawn in the same 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group on Thursday. The Cheetahs stunned the Super Eagles 2-1 last month, leaving Nigeria on the back foot as they seek a place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Libya and Rwanda complete Group […]

July 4, 2024 17

Africa

Africa can transform its aviation sector by harnessing new routes – report

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency A new study by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus reveals that West Africa holds the potential for an aviation revolution leveraging its booming population, diverse economies, and strategic geographical position to open up new routes. The study ‘Exploring the horizons: A study of unserved air routes to, from and within Africa’ highlights that nine out of the top […]

July 4, 2024 13

Business / Economics

4 July Morning Biz News: Global Markets Surge Amid Economic Optimism and Strategic Oil Sector Moves

1. Botswana and Namibia Explore Fuel Storage Collaboration In a move aimed at enhancing regional fuel logistics, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced that the Botswana Oil Company is in talks with the Namibia National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to establish shared fuel storage facilities at Walvis Bay. This collaboration seeks to optimize fuel transportation and streamline oil sourcing from Angola, potentially bolstering efficiency across the supply chain. 2. South African […]

July 4, 2024 18