By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to attend the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu touched down in Tokyo early Tuesday (local time) for the high-level summit. The President willContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flight. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. The President also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) forContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his 84th birthday. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu extended warm wishes to Babangida’sContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Political status shapes both the process and outcome of sexual misconduct cases anywhere in the world While sexual violence is a widespread issue affecting many sectors of society, a particularly troubling dimension lies in the involvement of the elite — those in positions of power and influenceContinue Reading
FG imposes 7-year ban on new federal tertiary institutions Moratorium By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 13, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education announced the approval, after Wednesday’s FECContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved major funding to upgrade power infrastructure across the country, in a bid to boost electricity supply and support national industrial growth. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after Wednesday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili No fewer than 800 young Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones have participated in a competition to design policy initiatives to solve national challenges. Mr Ayokunnu Ojeniyi, Founder, Future Pathways Development Initiative, an NGO, disclosed this at an event tagged, Policy Conference for Youths and Awards Ceremony,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). Both agencies are under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra has reaffirmed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at stabilising and reviving Nigeria’s economy. Soludo spoke to State House correspondents after meeting Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former Central Bank governor stressed the urgencyContinue Reading
