Senegal is taking bold steps to stabilize its economy and reassure global investors, launching a sweeping fiscal reform package aimed at raising $9.9 billion over the next three years. The move follows the discovery of $7 billion in hidden debt left behind by the previous administration—an alarming revelation that triggered an International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, is set to commission a new 3 million metric tonnes per annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025. The project marks a major step in the company’s regional growth strategy and solidifies its ambition to be the leading cement manufacturer across the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a bold new initiative aimed at driving economic development from the bottom up. The Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, approved by the National Economic Council (NEC), is set to empower communities across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards by supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting grassroots production. At Thursday’s NEC session held at…
BUA Foods Plc has announced impressive financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting significant growth in revenue, profit, and operational performance. The company posted ₦912.5 billion in revenue (approx. $613 million), marking a 36% increase from ₦672.4 billion in H1 2024. In a filing with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), BUA Foods also…
Nigeria’s federal government has approved a sweeping $479 million (₦712.26 billion) project to fully rehabilitate Terminal One at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos—marking one of the largest single investments in the country’s aviation sector to date. The announcement followed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the…
Somaliland, the breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is stepping up its decades-long campaign for international recognition—this time by dangling two powerful incentives: a Red Sea military base and access to critical minerals. With geopolitical tensions rising in the Middle East and East Africa, Somaliland is betting that its strategic location and…
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025/2026 Post UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise. If you selected FUOYE as your first choice institution in the 2025 UTME, this is your chance to secure admission into one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing universities. Here’s everything you need to know: eligibility, application procedures,…
If you sat for the 2025 NECO examination and want to check your result, you’re in the right place. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has made it easier for candidates to access their results online—no need to visit your school or wait in line. You can check your result using a token on the official…
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has released its Post‑UTME / Pre‑Admission Screening form for the 2025/2026 academic session. The online portal is open from Monday, 28 July 2025 to Sunday, 10 August 2025. If you picked UNILORIN as your first-choice university in the 2025 UTME, this article explains requirements, screening dates, and how to register correctly….
Are you passionate about serving your country through a career in law enforcement? The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, has officially announced the 2025/2026 admission window for its prestigious 12th Regular Course Degree Programmes. The online application portal will be open from 28th July to 8th September, 2025. This is a golden opportunity…