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Nigeria’s domestic debt service hits N1.7 trillion in Q2 2025

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s total domestic debt service reached N1.707 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to new figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). Data on the agency’s official website shows that the Federal Government spent N1.686 trillion on interest payments

Politics

Don’t despair, have faith in Nigeria — Akpabio admonishes youths

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country but to remain optimistic about its future. Speaking at an interactive session tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio” held at the APC Youth House in Abuja, Akpabio said that the reforms of President Bola […]

Politics

Ex-Guber Aspirant Condoles Yilwatda, Says Nigeria Exiting Hardship

Promise Eze 7 October 2025 0

Saidu Ugonoh, Former Kogi governorship aspirant and APC chieftain, has condoled with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother. In a message, Ugonoh, who holds the title of Santuraki of Ebiraland, praised Yilwatda’s leadership qualities and his ability to reposition the party ahead […]

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Nigeria at 65: Not tet Uhuru

Tom Okpe 1 October 2025 0

When Nigeria, a former British colony, became an independent nation of 35 million people, the Union Jack was lowered for the new national flag, green-white-green, hoisted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 1 October 1960. Nigerians believed the march to nationhood would be an Eldorado, a smooth ride to prosperity. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa became the […]

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Japan scraps ‘Africa Hometown’ project after after Nigeria’s ‘special visas’ controversy

Promise Eze 26 September 2025 0

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced it is terminating its “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” over the project’s purpose. Tanaka Akihiko, JICA president, disclosed the decision at a press briefing on Thursday. The move comes weeks after controversy erupted when Nigeria’s State House claimed Japan would

Technology

From Lagos to the continent: Google’s new hubs place Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s digital rise

Promise Eze 24 September 2025 0

When Google’s Equiano subsea cable landed on the shores of Lagos in 2022, it was heralded as a turning point for Nigeria’s internet future. Two years on, the technology giant is doubling down. Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has unveiled plans to build four major digital infrastructure hubs across Africa — and Nigeria, the continent’s […]

Business

Nigeria-China Trade Surges 34.7% to $15.48bn in First Seven Months of 2025

Promise Eze 22 September 2025 0

Bilateral trade between Nigeria and China grew by 34.7 per cent to $15.48 billion between January and July 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, disclosed this during a reception on Sunday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). She noted that […]

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Report: Nigerians give more than anyone else in the world

Promise Eze 28 August 2025 0

Nigerians have been ranked the most generous people in the world, according to the World Giving Report 2025 released by the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The report, based on a global survey spanning 101 countries, highlights Nigeria’s standout performance in charitable giving across several key measures.

Business

Nigeria deepens $25bn gas network as Africa confronts $170bn infrastructure gap

Motolani Oseni 21 August 2025 0

Nigeria is pressing ahead with a $25 billion cross-border gas pipeline project as Africa faces an infrastructure investment shortfall of up to $170 billion annually, underscoring the scale of financing needed to close the continent’s energy and development gap. The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, also known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, is moving towards construction

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Nigeria to open TICAD9 booth on Thursday — a day before summit ends

Promise Eze 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s booth at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan will not open until Thursday, August 21, just one day before the summit concludes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this in a statement on X on Wednesday, following public criticism over Nigeria’s unmanned stall during the opening of the three-day […]

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Nigeria’s booth stands empty at TICAD9 opening day in Japan

Promise Eze 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s booth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) was left unattended for hours on the summit’s opening day, sparking embarrassment among delegates. The three-day conference, which runs from August 20 to 22 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Japan, brings together African governments, investors, and development partners. While other

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Nigeria, Philippines to deepen labour ties, protect migrant workers

Ukpono Ukpong 14 August 2025 0

Nigeria and the Republic of the Philippines have committed to strengthening bilateral labour cooperation, with a renewed focus on protecting migrant workers and simplifying migration processes between both countries. This follows a closed-door meeting in Abuja between the visiting Minister of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, Hon. Hans Leo Cacdac, and Nigeria’s Minister

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Nigeria, France boost ties on security, education, eye new investments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria and France have deepened their longstanding diplomatic relationship with renewed focus on security cooperation, educational exchange, and economic investment. The two countries committed to advancing mutual interests during a high-level meeting in Abuja, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and

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Nigeria endorses West Africa IMT 2025 to drive regional industrial growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The West African push for industrial transformation is gaining concrete traction through strategic policy reforms and rising output across countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. At the forefront of this momentum, the Nigerian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing

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Nigeria, Switzerland reaffirm diplomatic bonds at 10th bilateral dialogue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria and Switzerland have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties and commitment to deepening cooperation during the 10th Round of Political Consultations held at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The dialogue brought together senior diplomats from both countries to discuss a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

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Nigeria–EU meet to discuss security, trade, migration, green economy in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Senior officials from Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to meet in Abuja from Tuesday July 1, to Wednesday July 2, to deliberate on key areas of bilateral cooperation, including security, trade, migration, and the transition to a green economy. The high-level meeting will lay the groundwork for the forthcoming […]

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Nigeria, China deepen ties as foreign affairs minister seeks stronger development partnership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the Governor of Hunan Province, His Excellency Mao Weiming, in Changsha, China, as part of efforts to strengthen developmental collaboration between Nigeria and China across multiple sectors. In high-level talks, both parties discussed strategic areas of cooperation,

Business

Empowering Nigeria’s future: Pathways to job security entrepreneurial success

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In Nigeria, the journey from education to employment can be daunting for new graduates. With a growing number of young people entering the job market, the Nigerian government has a critical role in ensuring these individuals find meaningful employment. Additionally, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and budding entrepreneurs is vital

Economy

Nigeria, Ghana to launch Africa local content forum.

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria and Ghana are working in concert to catalyse African capacity and content inter-regionally that will accelerate job creation across the continent, support diversity and inclusion for a balanced workforce. To achieve this laudable initiative, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana have

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Nigeria Winning War Against Insecurity – Undiandeye, Intelligence Chief

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU (With Agency Report) The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, says the nation’s security challenges are being tackled with huge successes in all fronts. Undiandeye stated this during the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) First and Second Quarters Operational Brief for Foreign Defence Advisers/Attachés 2025, on Wednesday in