Federal government takes delivery of breakthrough twice-yearly injection as health authorities complete readiness assessments in 10 states and train healthcare workers for nationwide rollout. Drug Arrives in Country Nigeria received its first consignment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. The arrival marked a significant advancement in the…
China Great Wall Industry Corporation issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited on March 9, 2026. The Chinese state-owned company demanded immediate payment of 11.44 million or threatened to shut down Nigeria’s only operational communications satellite from orbit. Liu Lan, Director of Marketing for Africa at CGWIC, signed the letter addressed to…
The US Embassy in Abuja cancelled all visa appointments for March 4. Embassy officials made the decision due to potential protests in the capital. The announcement came on March 3. Officials linked the step to ongoing regional tensions. Embassy Releases Official Statement US Embassy officials published the notice on their website. They explained the cancellation…
The Federal Government of Nigeria expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria expresses deep concern over the rising tensions in the Gulf region and the risk of further escalation with potentially grave consequences for regional and global…
Nigeria and Israel reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced cooperation in security, health, technology, and economic sectors. The discussions highlight a strategic partnership aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering mutual growth. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, met with Michael Freeman, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria. They discussed…
The United States announced the deployment of 200 troops to assist Nigeria in combating Islamist insurgents. The Pentagon disclosed plans to send approximately 200 troops to Nigeria. Officials stated the forces would arrive in the coming weeks to train Nigerian military personnel. The troops augmented a small existing U.S. team that assisted with intelligence and…
In 2025, Africa achieved remarkable solar growth, led by South Africa and Nigeria. These two nations drove new capacity additions, policy advancements, and private sector investments. This progress aligns with the findings of the Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV: 2026–2029 report, released by the Global Solar Council (GSC) on Tuesday. The surge reflects a broader continental…
CAF takes strong action to maintain discipline in African football. The Confederation of African Football fines the Algerian Football Federation $100,000. In addition, it suspends two key players after ugly post-match scenes in the quarter-final against Nigeria. Quarter-Final Match Sparks Controversy Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on January 10. As a result, tensions erupt…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, calls for immediate action. He insists that the country must construct a border wall. This step will block terrorists from entering from nearby nations. Porous borders fuel insecurity. Armed groups cross freely, launch attacks, and flee. Musa highlights this issue in recent interviews.Challenges of Open Borders Terrorists exploit weak frontiers….
Nigeria actively pursues strategies to restore its standing on the world stage. The Senate provides strong leadership in this effort. Leaders emphasize the need for concrete actions to change global views. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, announces these initiatives during a key event. He speaks at the presentation of a new report…
