By Fortune Abang The Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Legesse Haile, says his country’s success-driven Homegrown Economic Reform agenda remains a testament to transformative potential of focused, high-impact investments in agriculture. Haile said this during the G20-Africa outreach meeting in Abuja, which centred on industrialisation and agriculture. The meeting was hostedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently convene an inter-religious dialogue to douse tension generated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation of Christian genocide. NCSCN conveyed this advice in a communique issued after its emergency meeting in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled the Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP), aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, enhancing trust and operational efficiency nationwide. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, described the platform asContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is fast-tracking its transformation through strategic investments in infrastructure, governance reforms, and operational efficiency, positioning the company for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). Under its “Fit for the Future” strategy, NNPC Ltd. aims for global competitiveness, public listing,Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to confirm Dr Kingsley Udeh for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Kevin Okunzuwa The Gov. Peter Mbah-led National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Overhaul of Security Training Institutions in Nigeria, on Tuesday, began its work with a promise to expeditiously submit a comprehensive report for immediate action. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Bola Tinubu inaugurated theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has called for urgent justice sector reforms and government-led institutional support to reduce Nigeria’s over 70,000 awaiting-trial inmates. Chief Executive Officer of PPDC, Ms Lucy Abagi, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Law for Humanity Summit,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim China has expressed firm support for Nigeria amid tensions following U.S. criticism of the West African country’s handling of religious issues, declaring opposition to any external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement published on the ministry’s website onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reiterated its strong commitment to deepening regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator, National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for African Union (AU)Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), Chibuzo Ekwekwuo, has urged young lawyers and law students to remain committed to using the law as a tool for social justice and human development. Ekwekwuo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
