By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing transparency and achieving a robust accountability in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Dr Victor Muruako, Executive Chairman of the commission, emphasised the commitment on Monday in Abuja, at a one-day Legislative Stakeholders Workshop on SynergyContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria on Monday inched closer to adopting a national Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) framework, with a renewed focus on victims, communities and former survivors of violent extremism. The National Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this atContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Oxfam Country Director, John Makina, says Nigeria needs reforms in its political representation to make it more inclusive. He said this in Abuja at the Power of Voices, Fair for All, African Activists for Climate Justice Awards and Close-out five-year programme of the Oxfam-supported programme. He identifiedContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman A lecturer, Dr Ahmed A Sadeeq, has urged the Gombe State Government to adopt proactive mechanisms to enhance discipline and prudent management of the N535billion 2026 budget. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya recently presentedContinue Reading
By Adewale Owoade The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced the resumption of its free prepaid metre installation exercise under Tranche B of the Metre Acquisition Fund (MAF) and Phase 1 of the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), two major initiatives aimed at closing the metering gap acrossContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Nigerian community leaders across Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged immediate government intervention to address persistent National Identification Number and passport processing difficulties affecting citizens abroad. The groups said their call followed a detailed report outlining the most pressing challengesContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) says the nomination of Amb. Ayodele Oke, a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), for ambassadorial appointment is commendable. President Bola Tinubu recently transmitted a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, daysContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Mrs Ruth Ajayi, the Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has charged youths to lead an HIV/AIDS zero generation by practicing abstinence and acts that reduce transmission. Ajayi gave the charge during the 2025 World AIDS Day marked by Sunshine NurseryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 on a year-on-year basis. The NBS stated this in the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report Q3 2025 released in AbujaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Rev. Charles Ehanire, renowned gospel minister and award-winning music producer, popularly known as Prince Charles, has unveiled Studio FILADELFIA, a cutting-edge creative hub in Lagos. Ehanire said the studio aimed to empower artists, promote innovation, and enhance Lagos’ cultural space while providing opportunities for collaboration and growthContinue Reading
