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Nigerian Workers In Libya Face Arrest, Deportation After CAF Ruling

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

Following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board against the Libya Football Federation (LFF), tensions have heightened within Libyan media, with several platforms calling for punitive measures against Nigerian workers in the country. The CAF Disciplinary Board penalized the LFF with a $50,000 fine and awarded a 3-0 forfeit…

Scores Of Nigerian Fishermen Allegedly Killed By Chadian Army – Local Sources

GISTSMATE 015 months ago06 mins

Chad’s military has been accused of killing “scores” of fishermen in Nigeria while targeting jihadists, days after 40 died in a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Chad, fishermen and anti-jihadist militia told AFP on Thursday. This followed a recent attack by jihadist group Boko Haram on the Chadian army, killing around 40…

FULL LIST: Firms That Left Nigeria From 2020 To 2024 Over Economic Challenges

GISTSMATE 015 months ago05 mins

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay, which confirmed on Monday that it will exit…

BREAKING: CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points and Three Goals, Fines Libya $50,000

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Libya and awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria for the abandoned game against Libya. This was disclosed in a statement by the chairperson of CAF Disciplinary Board, Ousmane Kanethe on Saturday. Nigeria walked away from the tie following poor treatment by the host country that…

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N134.3 Trillion In Q2 2024

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s public debt has reached an all-time high of N134.3 trillion, as of the end of the second quarter of 2024. This represents a sharp increase compared to the N121.7 trillion recorded just a few months earlier in the first quarter. The main reason for the increase is the devaluation of the country’s currency, the…

Nigeria Ranked Among 11 African Countries With Highest Deterioration In Governance Since 2014 – Report

GISTSMATE 015 months ago05 mins

Nigeria is now part of eleven African countries that have seen worsening governance levels in the last ten years dating back to 2014. A new report titled, “2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance” published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation saw Nigeria fall three places from 30th on the continent to 33rd. According to the report,…

FLASH: UK Deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians In Single Flight

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

A record 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians were deported from the UK on a single flight on Friday, marking a major increase in immigration enforcement. The Home Office confirmed the deportations as part of a larger surge in immigration returns, with more than 3,600 individuals deported since the Labour government took power in July. These efforts…

Five Recently Completed Government Projects You Should Know

GISTSMATE 016 months ago07 mins

Amid rising inflation, a foreign exchange crisis and fuel price increases, Nigeria has successfully completed several major projects across the nation. These developments include a network of new highways designed to improve connectivity, modern bridges that enhance transportation efficiency, and industrial facilities aimed at boosting local production. As the government navigates these economic challenges, the…

Ghana Likely To Play Remaining Home Games in Nigeria After Baba Yara Stadium Ban

GISTSMATE 017 months ago03 mins

A monumental embarrassment awaits Ghana, after the Confederation of African Football withdrew approval for the use of the Baba Yara Stadium for AFCON Qualifiers. The CAF inspection team, on their last visit to Ghana, identified several issues, including a playing field that was deemed unsuitable for competitive matches. Uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass…

Nigeria Becomes World Bank’s IDA Third-largest Debtor, Owes $16.5 Billion

GISTSMATE 017 months ago05 mins

Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday disclosed this. The IDA, a key arm of the World…

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Nigerian Workers In Libya Face Arrest, Deportation After CAF Ruling

Scores Of Nigerian Fishermen Allegedly Killed By Chadian Army – Local Sources

FULL LIST: Firms That Left Nigeria From 2020 To 2024 Over Economic Challenges

BREAKING: CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points and Three Goals, Fines Libya $50,000

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N134.3 Trillion In Q2 2024

Nigeria Ranked Among 11 African Countries With Highest Deterioration In Governance Since 2014 – Report

FLASH: UK Deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians In Single Flight

Five Recently Completed Government Projects You Should Know

Ghana Likely To Play Remaining Home Games in Nigeria After Baba Yara Stadium Ban

Nigeria Becomes World Bank’s IDA Third-largest Debtor, Owes $16.5 Billion