By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the European Investment Bank (EIB) Assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The project is designed to support the country in erosion control, flood management, and watershed restoration. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, at the launch ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News, who was killed during a robbery at her residence in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says although Nigeria is a diverse and complex nation, it is not a difficult country to govern. Obasanjo made the remark on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Bakhita ICT Centre at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto State, where he stressed that Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on institutions and professional associations to partner with government to shape a stronger, more competitive educational future for Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the call during the inauguration of a 160-seater hall at the Lagos State University of Science and TechnologyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s “disastrous” tenure in office will be a major obstacle if he chooses to contest the 2027 presidential election. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a strongly worded statement on Monday in Abuja, reactingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has blamed missed chances for Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group A match was played at Estadio Fiscal deContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN) have urged the Federal Government to sustain the importation of fertiliser raw materials. They said this should continue until local production capacity is guaranteed. Dr Abubakar Bamai, COFAN President, madeContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the 10-year rule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) saved the country from collapse. Tinubu said this in Owerri at the presentation of a book entitled: “One Decade of Progressive, Impactful Leadership in Nigeria.” The forum held at the Emmanuel IwuanyanwuContinue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu President Bola Tinubu arrived at Owerri on Tuesday for a one-day visit, during which he inaugurated the Assumpta Flyover and other landmark projects executed by Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft touched down at the Sam Mbakwe International CargoContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) says the state has recorded N79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far this year. Mr Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of EIRS, disclosed this during a high-level meeting with heads of MDAs, permanent secretaries, and directors in Benin onContinue Reading
