ECOWAS Launches $75m Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized the framework for a $75 million Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility. This...
Flamingos Wallop Niger Republic 9-0 in WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, delivered a dominant performance, thrashing their counterparts from Niger Republic 9-0 in the WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup on...
Pres. Tinubu presents 2025 budget to National Assembly on Dec. 17
Barring any last-minute hitch, President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, December 17, present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the...
VP Shettima chairs 146th NEC meeting in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 146th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja. Persecondnews...
Human Rights Take Centre Stage as NNPC Ltd. Launches New Initiative
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible business practices by engaging in a strategic meeting with...
Just in: Sweden closes rape investigation against Kylian Mbappé for lack of evidence
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced the closure of the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing a lack of...
Joy turns to unimaginable tragedy: Shettima mourns victims of Borno varsity graduation accident
…pledges the government’s support for families Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident in Maiduguri that claimed...
World’s Richest man Elon Musk’s Net Worth Soars to $447bln Shattering Records
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has continued to break records as his net worth has climbed to a staggering $447 billion. This...
Naira plummets to N1,780 per dollar, reversing recent gains
The Nigerian Naira experienced a sharp value decline on Wednesday, falling from N1,600 to N1,780 per dollar in the black market. This reversal...
Nigeria retains position as Africa’s largest oil producer – OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has announced that Nigeria has maintained its position as the largest oil producer in Africa....
Tinubu Commits to Enhancing Nigeria-Germany Cooperation
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the partnership between Nigeria and Germany. The commitment aims to foster a more...
NSC Launches ‘Adopt-an-Athlete’ Initiative, Supports Field Star Ese Brume with Training Grant
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has activated the ‘Adopt-an-Athlete’ Training Grant initiative, with Nigerian track and field star, Ese Brume, as its first...
German Pres. Steinmeier Arrives in Abuja, Meets with Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, marking the beginning of Steinmeier’s three-day state...
Saudi Arabia Officially Announced As Host of 2034 FIFA World Cup
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision...
Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Project Secures $2.2bln Investment at Africa Investment Forum
Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project has received a significant investment boost, securing over $2.2 billion in investment interests at the recently...
NSC Promises to Revolutionize Sports Funding, Creates Private Sector-Driven Ecosystem
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a significant shift in its approach to sports funding, vowing to never again provide training grants...
