Herald News

In a recent announcement, the Nigerian government has declared Wednesday and Thursday, 28 and 29 June 2023, as public holidays to commemorate this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of…

West African nations have experienced significant upheaval on their roadsides as the price of cheap contraband petrol from Nigeria has abruptly doubled, causing disruption to the region's informal sector, which plays a crucial role…

Washington, D.C. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted approval for approximately $1.8 billion in loans to Senegal, aimed at supporting the nation's recovery efforts and safeguarding it against potential future shocks.…

Niger Delta, Nigeria - A recent oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria has caused extensive contamination of farmland and a river, disrupting the lives of fishing and farming communities in the Niger Delta. The region,…

Awka, Anambra State - Anambra State is taking decisive steps to reinvigorate the sports sector as part of its broader efforts to revive the economy. Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, reaffirmed the…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria - The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, stating that there is no place for him within the party.…

A horrifying incident unfolded in Enugu Ezike town, located in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a group of over 12 masked gunmen went on a rampage, resulting in the death of at least three individuals and…

Nigeria's total public debt has reached N49.95 trillion (equivalent to $108.30 billion), according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). In an official statement released on its website, the DMO provided an update on the country's…

Since Nigeria removed subsidies on petrol, petrol prices in neighboring West African countries have witnessed a significant increase, rising over 40 percent in surveyed markets. Cameroon, Togo, Benin, and Guinea, among others, are among the…

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu officially commenced his duties as Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA) on Monday, with a pledge to address the prevailing security challenges and restore stability to the country. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu…