Russia Seeks Closer Security Ties with Nigeria
Russia calls for Nigeria to finalize security agreements to combat crime, following allegations a Nigerian in Russia funded Edo protests. Learn about the pending pacts.
Russia calls for Nigeria to finalize security agreements to combat crime, following allegations a Nigerian in Russia funded Edo protests. Learn about the pending pacts.
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa secures landmark agreement with ASUU, ending a 16-year stalemate with a 40% salary increase, pension reform, and a National Research Council. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian government and ASUU sign historic agreement granting retired professors pension equal to full salary and six-month maternity leave for female lecturers. A new dawn for university welfare.
Russia expels a UK diplomat accused of espionage, warning of a 'mirror response' to any escalation. This marks at least the ninth such expulsion since 2024. Read the full story.
Russia calls for faster ratification of legal agreements with Nigeria to enable joint crackdown on criminal activities, following allegations of foreign financing of Edo protests.
Historic FG-ASUU agreement grants professors full salary as pension, introduces 6-month maternity leave for female lecturers, and new allowances to boost university system.
After 16 years, FG and ASUU sign a historic agreement, raising academic pay by 40% and introducing a new N1.8m yearly allowance for professors. Read the full details.
Nigeria and the UAE have signed a landmark trade deal, eliminating tariffs on 13,000 goods. The agreement promises to boost exports, attract investment, and improve air connectivity. Discover the details and impact.
Donald Trump declares the US needs Greenland for national security, warning Russia or China could gain influence. Read the full story on the strategic Arctic territory.
The Federal Government and ASUU have signed a historic agreement ending a 16-year dispute. Key points include a 40% salary increase, a National Research Council, and strengthened university autonomy.
FG and ASUU finalise 8 new agreements, including a 40% salary increase for lecturers, enhanced autonomy, and protection from victimisation. Details inside.
The Nigerian Government and ASUU are set to sign a landmark agreement today, formally ending the 16-year industrial crisis. The event at TETFund Auditorium awaits key officials.
ASUU and the Federal Government sign a landmark 2025 agreement, ending a 16-year struggle. The deal focuses on funding, autonomy, and reversing brain drain in Nigerian universities.
ASUU warns that deep structural issues in Nigerian universities remain despite a new agreement. President Piwuna highlights threats to autonomy, funding, and standards. Read the full analysis.
The Nigerian Government and ASUU are finally set to sign a fresh agreement today, ending a 16-year industrial crisis. The event at TETFund Auditorium marks a new chapter for university education.
Nigeria and the UAE have signed a landmark CEPA deal. It grants Nigerian goods duty-free access, boosts investment, and positions Nigeria as a gateway to Africa. Read the full details.
Nigeria and the UAE have signed a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), eliminating tariffs on thousands of goods and boosting market access for exporters and professionals.
President Tinubu announces a landmark economic partnership with the UAE, granting duty-free access for Nigerian exports and boosting investment. Discover the details and impact.
Nigeria and the UAE have signed a major economic partnership and will co-host the Investopia summit in Lagos to attract global investors. President Tinubu announced a $30bn annual climate finance goal.
The Nigerian government and ASUU have signed a historic pact to restore industrial harmony and academic stability in universities. The deal will be unveiled live in Abuja on January 14, 2026.
Nigeria recovers over $9.5 million in looted assets from Jersey. The funds, forfeited by a court, will be used to complete the vital Abuja-Kano Road project. Read more.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, using the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile. The attack killed four in Kyiv, injured 25, and disrupted power in freezing winter conditions.
Agatu LG Chairman, Melvin Ejeh, orders herders to vacate and revokes a grazing agreement following deadly attacks. He calls for urgent security reinforcement.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges unconditional support for Russia's Vladimir Putin, deepening their alliance amid the Ukraine war. Read the full details of their strategic partnership.
Russia launched a rare Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine, hitting Lviv infrastructure. The attack, part of a massive overnight assault, escalates tensions with the West. Read details.
Russia declares any Western military forces in Ukraine as 'legitimate targets' after UK and France pledge troops. Read the latest on the escalating security crisis.
US oil giant Chevron partners with Quantum Capital Group in a major bid for Lukoil's $22bn international portfolio. Read about the deal's timing and geopolitical implications.
The United States military seized a Russian-flagged tanker near Iceland following a dramatic two-week pursuit. This bold move escalates tensions amid the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details.
US special forces have arrived at a UK airbase, preparing to seize a sanctioned oil tanker evading Venezuela blockade and racing towards Russia. Get the latest details on this high-stakes maritime operation.
A draft statement from the Paris Summit reveals binding commitments to support Ukraine against future Russian attacks. Read the full details on the coalition's military and diplomatic plans.