By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on his 60th birthday, describing him as an excellent communicator. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Friday in Abuja. “I heartily congratulate Mohammed Idris,Continue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo More details have emerged on the Federal Government’s efforts to rebuild Tudun Biri in Kaduna State following an accidental military drone strike in which some lives were lost and properties destroyed. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Africa Prudential Plc has unveiled Sabivest, a digital investment and wealth management platform designed to simplify access to investment opportunities and portfolio management for Nigerians. Chairperson of Africa Prudential Plc, Mrs Christabel Onyejekwe, while speaking during the launch on Thursday in Lagos, said Sabivest was developedContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kogi have called for stronger synergy, legislative reforms, and timely funding to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The CSOs made the call at a high-level policy dialogue held in Lokoja. The meeting brought together state and non-stateContinue Reading
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, fair wages and decent work across the country.Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu/Grant Onyeke Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting 177.7 billion dollars annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate obligations, while calling for reforms in global climate funding architecture. Acting Chief Executive Officer of CODE, Ms Hyeladzira Mshelia, presented the report in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on stakeholders to engage in dialogue following allegations of irregularities and a call for a protest against Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). NCSCN Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the council agreedContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags ofContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Abolade Adeniji, has said that the ongoing U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict will have far-reaching implications on Nigeria and the entire Africa. He warned of potential economic and socio-political consequences. Adeniji delivered a lecture organised by theContinue Reading
