By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has announced that 92 terrorists were neutralised, 111 suspected terrorists apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages rescued in the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye stated that troops alsoContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Account General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, says the newly introduced National Electronic Asset Register will increase transparency and accountability. Madein said this during the inauguration of the register and unveiling of a Compendium of Federation Account Revenue Allocation from 2020 to 2023, inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi President Bola Tinubu says the current administration is diligently working to establish a sustainable and globally competitive system for Nigerian banks and other financial institutions to thrive. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this at the groundbreaking ceremony for First Bank’s 43-storey headquartersContinue Reading
Electricity By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering stable and reliable electricity to Nigerians. Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the minister of power, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
These Executives Minds (TEXEM) is organizing a training programme for leaders on driving innovations and intrapreneirship to succeed in a digital age. The programme scheduled for May 19 to May 22, is expected to bring together leaders concerned with evolving digital trends and remaining competitive and relevant. Continue Reading
Reforms By Abiodun Azi The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government is committed to implementing various reforms in the ministry and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Tunji-Ojo spoke to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday after a meeting with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). The minister describedContinue Reading
Costs By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the cost of transporting goods and services by air, land, and sea to boost production across the country. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known during a ministerial briefing organised by theContinue Reading
Appointment By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection processes. His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman,Continue Reading
Budget By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the 2025 budget is a strategic roadmap for economic resilience, social stability and national progress. Idris stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the third edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing for 2025. According toContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says its Operation Whirlwind intercepted 245,370 litres of petrol with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of NGN238.1 million in less than three months. Adeniyi made this known at a news conference in Lagos convened because of the recent petroleum productsContinue Reading
