Nigeria Advocates Local Mineral Processing and Value Addition Across Africa The Federal Government has renewed its call for greater local processing of Africa’s mineral resources, stressing the need for countries on the continent to move beyond exporting raw materials and focus on value addition. The government said developing local mineral processing capacity would help create […]

Nigeria’s High Commissioner-Designate to Ghana Presents Letters of Credence Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to Ghana has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence, marking a key step in the process of assuming diplomatic duties in the neighbouring West African country. The presentation ceremony formed part of established diplomatic procedures and signalled the commencement of official […]

FG Strengthens Partnership to Boost Energy Capacity Development The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen partnerships aimed at developing capacity within Nigeria’s energy sector as part of measures to improve expertise, innovation and operational efficiency. The initiative focuses on building stronger collaboration among government institutions, industry stakeholders, training organisations and other partners to address […]

FG Upgrades NTA, Expands Modernisation Drive for Federal Media Organisations The Federal Government has announced plans to upgrade the Nigerian Television Authority NTA as part of a broader effort to modernise federal media organisations and improve the quality of public broadcasting. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the capacity of government-owned media institutions through improved […]

Senate Clarifies FRSC Amendment Bill, Says No Ban on Street Preaching or New Hawking Prohibition The Senate has moved to address public concerns over the ongoing amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Establishment Act, insisting that the proposed legislation does not outlaw street preaching or introduce a fresh ban on hawking. The clarification followed […]

NAFDAC Seals Three Ogun Factories Over Alleged Production of Banned Sachet Alcohol The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has sealed three alcohol manufacturing facilities in Ogun State over alleged violations of the Federal Government’s ban on the production of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles. The enforcement […]

Nigeria’s REITs Offer Alternative to Direct Property Ownership, Analysis Finds Real Estate Investment Trusts REITs are emerging as an attractive alternative to buying residential property in Lagos, with some listed funds delivering competitive returns while avoiding many of the costs and risks associated with direct home ownership. Unlike purchasing a house, investing in a REIT […]

Otu Reshuffles Cross River Cabinet, Urges Commissioners to Boost Performance Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has reshuffled his cabinet in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery as his administration enters the electioneering period. The changes were announced during an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council in Calabar, where several […]

Ondo Assembly Crisis Deepens as Lawmakers Accuse Aiyedatiwa of Interference The leadership crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly escalated on Monday as 21 of the 26 lawmakers accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of interfering in the legislature’s internal affairs, insisting that the planned removal of Speaker Olamide Oladiji remains “non-negotiable. Speaking on behalf of […]

Reps Order IGP Egbetokun to Produce Alleged PFIPC DG Over Forgery Claims The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC has directed Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to produce the council’s alleged Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before the panel as lawmakers intensify their probe into the agency’s […]

Reps Order IGP to Produce Alleged PFIPC DG Over Forgery Probe The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC has directed the Inspector-General of Police IGP, Olatunji Disu, to produce the council’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before lawmakers as investigations into the controversial agency continue. The committee, chaired by […]

Osun Declares Work-Free Day for Public Servants to Collect PVCs The Osun State Government has declared a work-free day for public servants to enable workers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards PVCs as part of efforts to encourage civic participation. The directive applies to all categories of state public servants, including local government employees and […]

EFCC Witnesses’ Absence Delays N5.6bn Corruption Trial Against Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed The trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over an alleged N5.6 billion corruption case has been adjourned after witnesses from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC failed to appear in court. The absence of the prosecution witnesses prevented proceedings […]

Lagos Government Warns of Traffic Disruptions as Kara Bridge Repairs Begin The Lagos State Government has alerted motorists to expect traffic disruptions along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as repair works on the Kara Bridge are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 28. The planned maintenance work is expected to affect movement around the Kara Bridge axis, […]

Reps Committee Directs IGP to Produce Disputed PFIPC Director General Within 48 Hours The House of Representatives Public Petitions and Fundamental Institutions and Public Interest Committee PFIPC has directed the Inspector-General of Police IGP to produce Mr. Adeyemi Martin before the committee within 48 hours as part of its ongoing investigation into a disputed appointment […]

Tinubu Welcomes Hanga and Gaya to APC as Kano Political Realignment Intensifies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally received Senator Rufai Hanga and former Senator Kabiru Gaya into the All Progressives Congress APC at the State House, Abuja, in a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two Kano political figures were […]

Students Feared Trapped as Private Hostel Near Oko Polytechnic Collapses A three-storey private hostel accommodating students of the Federal Polytechnic Oko has collapsed in Amokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving an unknown number of occupants feared trapped beneath the rubble. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly collapsed late […]

Mary Habila SOKAPU Explains ₦20bn Compensation Demand, Pushes for Probe Into Death The Southern Kaduna Peoples United Association SOKAPU has explained that its ₦20 billion compensation demand over the death of Mary Habila is linked to damages that may arise if investigations establish any element of criminality in the matter. SOKAPU President Samuel Tabara said […]

Nigerian Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba Operation Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, have rescued two kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The rescue operation followed credible intelligence reports about the activities of armed criminal […]

Davido Gifts Former DMW Signee Mayorkun Brand New Tesla Cybertruck Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his former Davido Music Worldwide DMW signee, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, a brand new Tesla Cybertruck. The singer revealed the surprise gift in a post shared on his Instagram Story, where he […]

Peter Obi Pledges to Cut Government Spending, Scrap Costly Privileges If Elected President in 2027 Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, has promised to reduce the cost of governance, eliminate what he described as unnecessary political privileges and introduce major reforms if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. Speaking during an interview, […]

How President Tinubu Is Redrawing the South-East Political Map Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Special Duties Director of Communications, Renewed Hope Ambassadors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the political landscape of Nigeria’s South-East through a combination of infrastructure investments, policy initiatives and renewed engagement with the region’s stakeholders. The […]

Electricity Subsidy Debt Rises to ₦1.78 Trillion as Atiku Unveils Power Reform Plan Nigeria’s electricity subsidy debt has climbed to ₦1.78 trillion, intensifying concerns over the financial sustainability of the country’s power sector as mounting obligations to electricity generation companies and gas suppliers continue to strain operations. Industry stakeholders warn that the growing subsidy burden, […]

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Account for ₦211 Trillion in 2023 Financial StatementsThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to compel the state-owned oil company to explain and account for ₦211 trillion recorded […]