President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to appoint new ambassadors for Nigeria, two years after the country recalled its envoys. According to Arise News, the new ambassadors for critical, strategic nations may be announced as early as next week. Naija News understands that security services have been directed to conclude vetting of the ambassadorial nominees […] The post President Tinubu Set To Announce New Ambassadors appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly told Galatasaray that any move to Turkey in January will only happen if his financial terms are met, with the Atalanta star said to be asking for a total package of €12 million. Turkish outlet Aksam Spor reports that Galatasaray are preparing to reopen talks for the Super Eagles […] The post Ademola Lookman Sets €12 Million Demand As Galatasaray Plan January Bid appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has described former US President Donald Trump’s allegation of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria as further proof of a failure in United States intelligence. Naija News reports that Issa-Onilu made the remark at the monthly National Joint Security press briefing in Abuja, on Monday, November […] The post ‘Another Intelligence Error’ – NOA Fires Back At Trump, Condemns Genocide Claims appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, has yet to make any official statement on the growing diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United States following President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and his threat of possible military intervention. […] The post ECOWAS Silent As U.S.-Nigeria Tensions Escalate Over Trump’s Military Threat appeared first on Naija News.
Naira has recorded its strongest performance in 10 months, rising to ₦1,444.42 against the United States Dollar ($) at the official market. Naija News reports that the development comes following Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a decision analysts say has triggered renewed investor confidence and stronger market inflows. Data […] The post Grey List: ‘Naira Returns Stronger Against US Dollar’ appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that the fear of political persecution prevented many of her colleagues in the Senate from publicly identifying with her during her suspension. Naija News reports that the lawmaker stated this on Sunday in Okene, during the inauguration of a new market in her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan, […] The post ‘Fear Of Persecution Kept Senators From Standing By Me’ – Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned that the newly approved 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel could backfire if not properly managed, warning that the policy may open the door for price manipulation and consumer exploitation by powerful players in the downstream sector. NLC’s spokesperson, Benson Upah, in a reaction on […] The post Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Duty May Backfire, Hurt Consumers – NLC appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu is expected to conclude the long-awaited appointment of ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions across the world after months of diplomatic vacuum and growing pressure over the absence of envoys in key global capitals. Multiple Presidency sources who spoke to The PUNCH confirmed that the President had directed a “final cleanup” of the […] The post Tinubu Set To Appoint New Ambassadors Amid Trump’s Threat To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies across key ministries and regions. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, through a statement signed by the Director of […] The post Tinubu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries appeared first on Naija News.
Investigative journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, has said that the recent military threat against Nigeria by U.S. President, Donald Trump, may be a “karmic payback” for President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket during the 2023 general election. Naija News reports that Jaafar suggested that Trump’s rhetoric on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria was a reaction to the religious […] The post Christian Genocide: Jaafar Links Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket To Trump’s Military Threat appeared first on Naija News.
