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US Promises support for clean energy provisions in Nigeria

John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate, has committed the support of the US, which would help Nigeria in its struggle against the effects of climate change. He stated that the country with the highest population in Africa would benefit from a $12 billion fund for climate action.

Nigerian football coach sentenced to 15 years in U.K. for assaulting teenagers

Emmanuel Igwebuike, a self-described Nigerian football coach, was found guilty of sexually abusing seven young boys and was given a 15-year sentence in the U.K. The suspect was also given a lifetime order to avoid sexual harm and will forever be listed on the Sex Offenders Register.

20 Passengers burn to death following horror crash in Nigeria

A bus full of passengers collided with another vehicle and burst into flames; following the collision, the bus caught on fire, burning the passengers travelling inside beyond any scope of recognition.

Nigeria needs experienced president to succeed Buhari, says Sheikh Ahmad Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric, expressed that Nigeria needs an experienced politician to succeed the incumbent President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),...

Ogun Police arrest six cultists attempting to kill traditional leader in his palace

The Ogun State Police Command has detained six suspected Eiye cult members after an apparent attempt to murder a traditional leader in his palace....

Nigeria: Gunmen killed 5 aides, security personnel in attack on Senator’s convoy

Armed men in Nigeria have killed five aides, including security personnel, in an attack on the convoy of a Nigerian senator in the southeastern...

Nigeria: Police busts illegal petroleum refining site, arrests 2 suspects, recovers trucks

Nigeria: Police operatives attached to the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) in the late hours of September 7, 2022, successfully busted an illegal petroleum refining operation in Edo State.

Russian Imports to Nigeria increase by 143% despite sanctions and conflict

According to a trade report from the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria has increased its imports from Russia by 143.21 Percent amid Russian attacks on Ukraine. This report was published concerning the second quarter of the year 2022.

Le Meridian hosts Annual IREX Residency and Citizenship Conclave

Top Caribbean jurisdictions attended the 12th Edition of the IREX Residency and Citizenship Conclave at La Meridian, New Delhi. The Conclave took place for two days, from September 9 to September 10, 2022. The Caribbean countries that attended the event were there to showcase the Citizenship By Investment Programmes offered by them.

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