The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has refuted claims that it has imposed additional conditions on Nigerian visa applicants, including the requirement for a document verification number (DVN) and a minimum bank balance of $10,000. 

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General and CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), is urging Nigerian experts who live abroad to leverage their expertise to help mitigate the impact of skyrocketing food prices and address the escalating food crisis. 

The African Union (AU) will be evaluating the Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy and African Digital Compact during the Executive Council Session on July 18–19, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.

Vice President Kashim Shettima will spearhead a stakeholder workshop aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol. 

The National Assembly has been presented with a request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a staggering N6.2 trillion increase to the 2024 budget. 

As the Federal Government announced the distribution of 740 truckloads of rice to 36 states and the FCT, the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris Malagi, assured that the effort will continue in some form. While this gesture aims to alleviate economic hardship, the real challenge lies in ensuring that the aid reaches those who need it most.