The Nation Newspaper4d
Family of national flag designer thanks FG for fulfilling promise
The family of Late Pa. Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of Nigeria’s National Flag, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ...
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Akinkunmi family appeals for immortalisation of Nigeria's flag designer
The family of the National Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has appealed to the Federal Government for the immortalisation of the late Akinkunmi.This is as it requested the FG for employment for the ...
The Street Journal6d
Nigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family gets FG N30m donation
Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director, Olukemi Afolayan, made the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government ...
USA Today20d
Video of South African firefighters wrongly linked to LA fires | Fact check
A Jan. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a large group of people singing, dancing and holding South African flags in an airport baggage claim. "South African firefighters landed ...
The Economist21d
West African booze is becoming a luxury product
Yet today there are few African names in the global market for high-end spirits. Some entrepreneurs are trying to change that. Amma Mensah, the British-Ghanaian owner of Reign Rums, and Lola Pedro ...
Nairametrics21d
Afreximbank to support Nigerian airlines with 25 aircraft through dry lease financing
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to support Nigerian airlines with 25 aircraft via a leasing subsidiary, using dry lease financing to boost their competitiveness. The dry lease ...
Africa Check21d
No, these South African firefighters are not travelling to the United States in January 2025 to assist with wildfire response
IN SHORT: A video of South African firefighters dancing and singing at an airport is circulating online, with the claim it shows a group sent to the US in January 2025. But it was filmed in 2023, and ...
Asheville Citizen-Times21d
More states will raise flags from half-staff on Trump's Inauguration Day: Will NC follow?
Several more states have confirmed flags will be raised on Inauguration Day, despite the mourning period following former President Jimmy Carter's death. After the death of a former president ...
Associated Press22d
Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigerian Chief of Defense Staff, speaks to reporters in Abuja, Nigeria, Feb. 20, 2024 ...
The Punch Newspapers22d
Can Nigeria rise again?
Despite having talented players excelling in international leagues, the team’s performance under the Nigerian flag mirrors the inefficiencies of the government—sporadic victories with no ...
Reuters22d
Nigerian inflation rises for fourth straight month in December
December inflation 34.8% y/y vs 34.6% in November Food and non-alcoholic drinks boost price pressures Government expects inflation to fall to 15% this year ABUJA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Nigeria's ...
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No, states are not required to follow White House order to fly flags at half-staff in memory of former President Carter
Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, President Joe Biden issued an order to fly American flags at half-staff for 30 days. But those 30 days include Inauguration Day, when ...