By Grace Alegba The House of Representatives Committee on Industry has resolved to pursue legislation for single-digit interest rates to enable more Nigerians to purchase new cars, tricycles, and motorcycles through affordable credit schemes. The resolution followed an oversight visit on Tuesday to automobile, tricycle, and motorcycle assembly plants inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria on Tuesday strengthened their chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, saw Victor Osimhen net a hat-trick in the 3rd, 37th and 51st minutes of theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the country has been able to create resilience and buffers against potential shocks that may arise in the economy. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Washington, during a media briefing by the G-24 on theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Akpevwe Ogboru, says she overcame the highs and lows of her 72-day solo motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium and back by keeping a positive mindset. Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, at a reception organised for her atContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Consultant Community Ophthalmologist, Dr Bolarinwa Tota, of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, has advised Nigerians to blink often when using phones or computers. Tota gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin, warning that prolonged screenContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) to enhance farmers’ understanding of soil management for improved productivity, quality produce, and higher income. Speaking at the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), did not recognise the voice of his people. The governor, in a broadcast to the Enugu people Tuesday morning, announced that he had quitContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The National Assembly says it is proposing the conclusion of all election litigation matters before the swearing-in of winners in every election organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The proposed amendment also sought to conduct elections six months before the expiration of tenure of anContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Chairman of Independent National Commission (INEC). Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) has become a global creative symbol, celebrating storytellers, filmmakers, and audiences who bring African narratives to life. Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director and Chief Executive of NFC, stated this during a press conference in Abuja,Continue Reading
