The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya has ordered officers and men to be professional in the discharge of their duties.

The United States Chargé d’Affaires, Kathleen FitzGibbon, has expressed the country’s military willingness to partner the Nigerian military to put an end to violent extremism in the country through training, air base construction and logistics planning.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained Nigeria’s 2.5 per cent economic growth forecast for 2021.

•Nigeria must address its economic and other challenges before they become a festering sore

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose from its 19th virtual meeting, comprising both members and non-OPEC members (ONOMM) on Sunday, with a decision to adjust upward their overall production by 0.4 mb/d on a monthly basis starting from August, until phasing out the 5.8 mb/d production adjustment.

As South Africa continues to be rocked by violent demonstrations, a section of its citizens seem to be fed up and are calling for their President Cyril Ramaphosa to be deported to Kenya.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has threatened to stop funding to Kenya should the country breach the set inflation targets.

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Raychelle Omamo participated in the High Level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held on Thursday.

Blinken said 1.7 Covid-19 vaccines donated by the US en route to Kenya.

The rising political temperatures in Kenya over the Uhuru Kenyatta succession are likely to take a toll on the country’s trade with its East and Central African partners, with importers and transporters on the Northern Corridor already exploring new routes for their cargo.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on South Africa, as it has globally.

The Nigerian High Commissioner in London, Mr. Sarafa Isola, met with eminent Yoruba leaders and Ohanaeze Ndigbo in London on Friday to dialogue on current security issues in Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria loses an estimated $26.3 billion annually to piracy and other forms of criminality perpetuated on waterways.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has responsibility for the promotion and development of indigenous commercial shipping in international coastal shipping trade; promotion of maritime security and safety, as well as maritime labour, and prevention of marine pollution.

Six A-29 Super Tucano jets to be deployed against terrorists and bandits have departed the United States of America for Nigeria.

The Kano State Government has charged Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara to court over blasphemy and incitement.

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, on Wednesday, expressed fresh fears for the life of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, which it said was under threat.

The President stated the loss at a whopping $26.3 billion yearly, a development, he said, had become harmful to the economy and safety of citizens.

More than 70 people killed and 1,000 arrested over five days as authorities fail to stop spiralling violence and looting.

Kenya is expected to host Tanzania next month to finalise the directives to remove all barriers that have hindered trade between the two countries.