The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from around the world.

Customs Modernisation Project to Check Extortion of Traders Trade By Martha Agas The Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), will check the extortion of traders by facilitating the comprehensive tracking of their goods from the beginning of the trade process until delivery. This...

Kolmani Oil: Reps Probe $3bn Investment, Says NNPCL Flouted Exploration Laws The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status of the oil exploration activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the Kolmani Oil Field covering Gombe and Bauchi States, alleged...

Policy House Africa Calls for Climate Action as Poverty and Hunger Worsen As African leaders gather for the 2024 Korea-Africa summit, Policy House International has issued a stark warning about the devastating impact of climate change on the continent. Despite accounting for less than 4%...

IFC Commits $23.3m to Cocoa Sector Devt in Nigeria as Tinubu Asks for more Investments in Africa  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called on international development financiers to see Africa as a destination for growth and prosperity. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation...

UN Warns Nigeria, 17 Other Countries of Impending Famine, Insecurity  A new United Nations (UN) early warning report has revealed that acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “hotspots,” including Nigeria, The report released recently spotlighted the urgent need...