By Ismail Abdulaziz The life of labour icon, Hassan Sunmonu, has been described as an example of effective and developmental unionism Africa. Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Africa Union High Representative for Silencing the Gun, said this in a keynote address at the 85th birthday celebration of Sunmonu on Wednesday inContinue Reading
Abuja | Wednesday, 7 January 2026 The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has noted recent public commentary on the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, including claims of a constitutional breach, fiscal illegality, and an alleged failure to provide access to budget documents. While publicContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) installed 228,614 metres in the third quarter of 2025. The commission said this in its third quarter report posted on its website in Abuja on Tuesday. The report said that the figure represented an increase ofContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus City Boy Builds Nigeria (CBN), Kwara Central Chapter, has endorsed the senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Sen. Lola Ashiru as its Kwara Governorship Aspirant in 2027. In a communique by the Joint Consultative Assembly in Ilorin, the assembly expressed confidence in Ashiru’s leadership and progressive style.Continue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government, in collaboration with Clergywealth Cooperative Society Limited, is set to train no fewer than one million Nigerians on digital literacy skills. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Some economic stakeholders have expressed worry over the delay in the preparation of the 2026 budget. They noted with concern the delay in presenting the 2026 appropriation bill to the legislature for consideration. President Bola Tinubu finally presented a N58.47Continue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The One Meal a Day for the Children Initiative (OMDCI), has pledged its commitment to improving food intake of needy children and women, to foster better living. Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mrs Ijeoma Nwokpoku, made this known during an outreach on Monday at Amudo inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday, celebrated the nominations of Sen. Magnus Abe from Rivers, as Board Chairman, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) by President Bola Tinubu. Wike thanked Tinubu for the appointment, during his “thank you” visit to Ogu-BoloContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo, on Monday led party leaders to receive the remains of Sen. Godiya Akwashiki at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from India. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Akwashiki (SDP-Nasarawa North) died recentlyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The insurance industry is addressing long-standing solvency and capacity gaps through phased recapitalisation, a reform designed to strengthen underwriting capacity, restore public confidence and support broader economic growth. Operators say the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 provides a gradual transition that enables insurersContinue Reading
