By Muhyideen Jimoh President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria. Erdogan disclosed this on Tuesday in Ankara during a joint press briefing with President Bola Tinubu. The briefing was held during President Tinubu’s ongoing state visit toContinue Reading
Ankara (Türkiye), Jan. 27, 2026 (AA/NAN) Turkish President Recep Erdogan on Tuesday welcomed his Nigerian counterpart Tinubu with an official ceremony in the capital, Ankara. Tinubu’s motorcade was greeted by 103 cavalry units on the avenue leading to the Presidential Complex, symbolising the 103rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic. ErdoganContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the ministry’s support for green technology initiatives with the launch of solar-powered electric tricycles for women. Olawande said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the launch and handover of electric tricycles to members of the Women ofContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) to revitalise Youth Development Centres. The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, said in Abuja on Tuesday that the initiative was part of renewed efforts to reposition youth facilitiesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and proceeding with his scheduled state visit to Turkiye according to plan. The update was disclosed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday Dare, on hisContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar made this known during a solidarity visit to the leadership of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Abuja on Tuesday,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remove tariffs on selected products. Rep. Sam Onuigbo a member of the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mrs Nancy Nathan, Acting Head of the Civil Service, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has directed all FCT workers to resume work on Wednesday. Nathan, who gave the directive in a circular on Tuesday in Abuja, also directed Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Agencies to maintainContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed the administration’s readiness for “reasonable dialogue” with striking workers, while warning of legal consequences for those who defy a court order to resume duties. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while briefingContinue Reading
