Aviation unions have threatened a showdown with the East African carrier, Kenya Airways over the disengagement of 22 out of its 26 Nigerian workers. It was learnt that the 22 […]
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Germany to fast-track voluntary return of Nigerian migrants
Germany’s new Development Minister, Gerd Mueller has urged his country to ramp up the voluntary programme for returning migrants to their homelands. Mueller said €500 million ($615 million) per year […]
French customs officers abuse Nigerian immigrant
Prosecutors in the northern Italian city of Turin opened an investigation Sunday over an alleged intrusion by French customs officers that has caused diplomatic tensions between Rome and Paris. A […]
Do you support the return of toll gates on Nigerian roads?
It is a welcome idea as long as our roads are fixed, then the toll can be used for maintaining it.No Nigerian will want to pay for toll gate […]
INTELS remakes Nigerian women, one dress at a time
By Comfort Oseghale The third of seven children, 19-year-old Glory Aberepikima has just been accepted into the Women Empowerment Programme Scheme Synergy at Onne, Rivers State. A native of Okirika, […]
Israel arrests 3 over $195m Nigerian waterways security contract deal
By Editor Israeli media have reported the arrest of three Israelis earlier this week on suspicion of bribing Nigerian officials to enable defence deals worth $195 million. The suspects are […]
Efforts to evacuate Nigerian migrants in Libya still ongoing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said that Federal Government was working round the clock to ensure evacuation of all Nigerians trapped in the slave camp in Libya. The […]
Buhari appoints Orakwusi into Nigerian Shippers’ Council Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of former Chairman, Nigerian Trawler Owners Association (NITOA), Mrs. Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi into the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The NSC […]
Nigerian beans set for export to Europe
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will begin a pilot export of Nigerian dried beans to the European Union in April. UNIDO’s Chief Technical Adviser, National Quality Infrastructure Project, […]
Human trafficking: UK budgets £12m to assist Nigerian victims
The United Kingdom says it has set aside £12 million (about N10 billion) to assist victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery in Nigeria. The Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on […]
Libya stops Nigerian migrants from crossing into Europe
By Jite Eriabie Despite accusations of slavery in Libya, Nigerian migrants are still flocking the North African country in order to reach Europe. The Libyan coastguard reportedly blocked 324 migrants, […]
ICRC: Concessioning has brought efficiency to Nigerian ports
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that Nigerian ports were now witnessing more efficiency following the reforms of the Federal Government. The Acting Director-General of ICRC, Chidi Izuwah, […]