Ukraine invasion: First batch of evacuees to arrive Nigeria Thursday, says FG
The federal government says the first batch of Ukraine-based Nigerians who will be evacuated will arrive Nigeria on Thursday. Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, many residents, including Nigerians, have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries. The federal government had earlier said its diplomatic mission received Nigerians in Hungary, Poland and […]
Okonjo-Iweala: WTO concerned about casualties, trade implications of Russia-Ukraine war
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In a statement on Wednesday, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO director-general, called for a peaceful resolution of the situation. She said the WTO is “deeply saddened” about casualties that have been sustained in the war so far. […]
Visa-free access: After 15 days, Nigerians still in Poland will be moved to detention camps, says ambassador
Christian Ugwu, Nigeria’s ambassador to Poland, says Nigerians arriving from Ukraine risk being placed in detention camps if they don’t leave within 15 days after arrival. A detention camp is usually a temporary holding ground for prisoners “pending determination of their legal status under immigration laws”. It can also be a place where people […]
Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale, says proceeds will go to victims of war in Ukraine
Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea football club, has officially announced his decision to sell the English club — after weeks of speculations. The Russian billionaire broke the news in a statement released via the club’s website on Wednesday. In the statement, Abramovich said “the sale of the club will […]
200 bandits killed during clash with troops in Niger, says commissioner
Emmanuel Umar, commissioner for local government and internal security in Niger state, says 200 bandits were killed during a clash with security operatives over the weekend. Umar said this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Minna, the Niger capital, on the security situation in the state. The development comes two days after the […]
‘It’s against the law’ — FCCPC orders airlines to suspend ‘coordinated’ airfare hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued an interim order prohibiting the sudden hike in the price of airfares by domestic airlines. In a statement on Wednesday, Babatunde Irukera, executive vice-chairman of FCCPC, said the order would remain in place pending the outcome of its investigation into the matter. […]
Male lawmakers against gender bills don’t have respect for women, says minister
Pauline Tallen, minister of women affairs, says the male lawmakers who voted against gender bills seeking to amend the constitution have no respect for women. The lawmakers, on Tuesday, voted against bills seeking to promote more opportunities for women in political parties and governance. Speaking on the development on Wednesday after the […]
PenCom okays GTCO’s acquisition of Investment One Pension Managers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it has approved the acquisition of Investment One Pension Managers Limited by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Limited (GTCO). The commission, on Wednesday, took to its official Twitter page to make the announcement. According to the statement, PenCom said it has also approved the subsequent change of […]
‘Geopolitical developments cause rising oil prices’ — OPEC+ sticks to modest output plans
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to increase production by 400,000 barrels per day, citing geopolitical tensions as the reason for rising oil prices. On Wednesday, global oil prices surpassed $110 a barrel amid supply disruptions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. OPEC disclosed this at […]
We hope Russia obeys rules of engagement, says FG on Nigerians stuck in Ukraine
Zubairu Dada, minister of state for foreign affairs, says the federal government expects that no harm will befall Nigerians that are stuck in Ukraine. Amid the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops, thousands of foreigners have been making frantic efforts to flee to neighbouring countries. There have also been complaints of Ukrainian […]