Proposal in Nigeria’s Senate: Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking
Nigeria’s Senate has proposed a significant increase in penalties for drug trafficking, suggesting the death penalty as the new maximum sentence through a proposed amendment […]
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CEO Criticizes Nigeria’s Detention of Binance Executives as Setting a Hazardous Precedent
The CEO of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, criticized Nigeria for what he deemed a troubling precedent after the detention of its executives during a crackdown […]
Cameroon: chocolate-makers squeezed by high cocoa prices
At his plantation in Muyuka, southwest Cameroon, Chief Orok John diligently inspects his young cocoa plants, grappling with pod diseases that have plagued his crops […]
Northeast Nigeria’s Measles Outbreak Claims Lives of Over 42
In Nigeria’s northeastern state of Adamawa, a measles outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 42 individuals in just over a week, according to […]
Nigeria: Government Employees Receive Salary Boost of Up to 35%
To mark May Day, the Nigerian government has declared a raise of 25% to 35% in salaries for certain groups of workers across the nation. […]
Nigeria Secures $600 Million Investment from Maersk for Seaport Infrastructure Enhancement
Nigeria has clinched a significant $600 million investment for its seaport infrastructure from the renowned Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk, as confirmed by the presidency […]
March Sees Another Drop in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production, Reports OPEC
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reports a further decrease in Nigeria’s daily crude oil production for March. According to OPEC’s data derived from […]
Currency devaluation ditches Nigerian economy
Currency devaluation was pointed as the reason behind ditching Nigeria’s economy which fell to the fourth place in the list of Africa’s largest economies, while […]
Nigerian Judge to Decide on Bail for Separatist Leader Next Month
A Nigerian judge announced on Wednesday that a decision regarding the reinstatement of bail for separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu will be made next month. This […]
Nigeria first to roll out meningitis vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a meningitis vaccine, known as Men5CV, recommended by the World Health Organization. The vaccine, which protects […]