Author: Nigeriacurrent

Fuel queues will fizzle out soon-Reps

The House of Representatives, has reassured that the long queues at filling stations in the country, will soon fizzle out soon. Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, Chairman, Petroleum Downstream said this at a joint news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. “We hereby express our concerns over the temporary presence of fuel queues in petrol stations across the […]

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U.S. Dep. Sec. lauds Nigeria’s foreign policy thrust

 The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt  Campbell, has lauded Nigeria’s 4D foreign policy thrust under President Bola Tinubu, which comprises Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora.  Campbell made this known when he led a delegation of the U.S. Mission to the sixth U.S.-Nigeria Bi-national Commission (BNC), which he co-chaired with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar […]

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Electricity: NLC, TUC condemn higher tariff for non-existent electricity

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC),  have appealed to the  Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Power Sector operators,  to reverse the increase in electricity tariff within  one week. President of the unions, Mr Joe Ajaero and Mr Fetus Osifo made the call on Wednesday in a joint speech to […]

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Workers Day: PDP urges workers to remain committed to prosperous Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerian workers and all citizens not to give up but remain committed toward a stable, united and prosperous nation, especially at this challenging time. The party made the call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Wednesday while congratulating Nigerian workers […]

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Tinubu salutes workers on May Day

 President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulation to Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate what he describes as “the lifeblood of our country.” The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic […]

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Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa

 By Toyin Falola On May 8 and 9, 2024, experienced and influential educators, administrators, and policymakers will gather at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies to discuss the impact of private universities on public ones. Five key researchers drawn from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya will present their findings based on research conducted […]

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Iran ready to promote friendly ties with African states

Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani has expressed Tehran’s readiness to enhance friendly relations with African states, especially the “independent and revolutionary” country of Zimbabwe. He made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Vice President of Zimbabwe, Constantino Chiwenga in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to local media reports. Ashtiani highlighted Iranian President Ebrahim […]

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Visiting U.S. Dep. Sec. to co-chair U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission with Tuggar

Visiting United States Deputy Secretary, Kurt Campbell, is to co-chair the 6th U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Campbell is billed to visit Nigeria, the United Kingdom and France between April 29  and May 3, the U.S. Embassy stated on Monday in […]

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King Charles III returns to public duties after cancer treatment

King Charles III is returning to public duties after the positive effects of his cancer treatment. King Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February, and sources have said that in spite of the welcome news the king still has cancer and will continue to be treated for the undisclosed form of […]

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White House says Hamas ‘need to take’ hostage deal

The U.S. has urged the militant Palestinian organisation Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. “In recent days, there has been new progress in talks and currently, the onus is indeed on Hamas,” spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday at the White House. There is a deal on the table and they need […]

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