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Nepal’s new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government. Under an outdoor awning and against the backdrop of the fire-damaged presidential office, President Ram Chandra Paudel gave the oath of office to three key ministers in […]

  The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will today launch its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks for the commencement of nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Refinery announced in August that it had received the first batch of its 4000 CNG-powered trucks for the fuel distribution programme, which was initially set to commence on […]

  The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it has recorded a rise in passenger refunds between January and August 2025 amounted to N257.2 million. The surge was a significant leap from N108.3 million recorded in the same period of 2024 and N32.8 million in 2023. Latest data released by the Director of Public Affairs […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at promoting, developing, and improving gas infrastructure in Nigeria. It was signed on the sidelines of the just-ended fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) by Helen Brume, Director and […]

  Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week. Equities have enjoyed a strong run-up over recent weeks as a string of data on jobs and inflation provided the US central bank with enough leeway to resume its rate reductions. Wednesday’s policy […]

  President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the prioritisation of food security and self-sufficiency across Africa, stressing the continent’s vast agricultural potential. Speaking over the weekend during a courtesy visit by the AfricaRice Centre at his Lagos office, Dangote highlighted agriculture as a key pillar for sustainable development […]

  China’s industrial production and retail sales growth slumped further last month, official data showed Monday, missing forecasts and highlighting prolonged challenges in the world’s second-largest economy. Beijing has struggled to fully reignite its economy since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the country’s once booming property sector mired in a debt crisis as […]

  A white light flashes above the studio door as Bonnie Ralston takes to the airwaves of Allegheny Mountain Radio, one of the many stations across the United States imperiled by President Donald Trump’s funding cuts. The station, which relies on volunteers like Ralston, is one of the only to broadcast in the area, delivering […]

  Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez struck twice each as Barcelona thumped Valencia 6-0 on Sunday in a La Liga match they were forced to play at their tiny training ground stadium because of delays in reopening the Spotify Camp Nou. The rampant Spanish champions moved second, two points behind leaders Real Madrid, who […]

  Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has faulted the planned 5% fuel surcharge, urging the government to avoid worsening economic hardship. The senior lawyer spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, insisting that Nigerians should not be asked to bear fresh taxes. Falana said the government should first remit funds owed to the Federal Roads […]

Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the San Siro days after turning 40 years old. Modric, who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, netted the winning goal at the end of a flowing move he started in midfield before meeting […]

  Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared an indefinite strike, beginning from Monday, over what they described as the authorities’ failure to address their demands.  “The Association of Resident Doctors, FCTA, at its Emergency General Meeting held on 14th September 2025, resolved to embark on an indefinite strike action with effect […]