The United States Agency for International Development has warned Nigeria and other African countries to brace up for higher food prices, following recent developments that have temporarily halted Ukraine’s food exports to…
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Nigeria Has Lesser Women In Politics: Here’s Why, And What To Do
By; Bright Gbotemi, Voice For Good Governance And Democracy THERE are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria. Currently, in the Senate, out of the 109 senators, three are…
Coup: Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger Republic
THE development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Major cities in the Niger Republic are experiencing prolonged blackouts after Nigeria cut its power supply to…
How Nigeria turning the screw on Niger coup leaders
Nigeria, leader of a key West African bloc and a continental economic powerhouse, has intensified its efforts to reverse the coup gripping neighbouring Niger, presenting Abuja with opportunities as well as risks….
FRSC: 473 die in road traffic crashes in Niger in 18 months
No fewer than 473 lives were lost in road traffic crashes in Niger state between January 2022 and June 2023, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC has said. Niger State Sector…
Nigeria is not oil rich, but oil poor – Omokri
Critic, Reno Omokri on Thursday said Nigeria is not oil rich but poor as claimed by many people when compared to its population of over 200 million. He said Nigerians kept…
World Cup: Jubilation As Nigeria top group after beating Australia
THE Super Falcons have defeated the Matildas of Australia 3-2 in their second game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup (WWC). The Nigerians stunned the co-host at the Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Australia,…
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons face Matildas
VAM News Update THE Super Falcons will bid to record their fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup when they face co-hosts Australia on Thursday (today) morning (11am) at…
Nigeria moves to re-open Benin Republic’s borders
•signs 12-point communique: In line with the Federal Government’s drive to facilitate trade and improve Nigeria’s economy to become globally competitive, a delegation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), led by the…
Tinubu’s ministerial list released
VAM News Update President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met the 60 days deadline for the submission of his list of Ministers to the Senate for screening. According to available information, the ministerial-nominees…