By Grace Alegba Swede Control Intertek Ltd., an ISO-certified pre-shipment inspection firm, has projected a positive outlook for Nigeria’s export sector in 2026. It also cited stronger compliance, quality assurance, and government reforms as key drivers. Its Managing Director, Mr Folarin Familusi, made the disclosure on Monday during a virtualContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya/Christiana Nicholas Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre in Benin, Edo State has been in a state of apprehension following the deteriorating state of its watchtower since 2023. The facility was hit with a jailbreak during the EndSARS protest of October 2020 as hoodlums, disguised as protesters, stormed theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Maiduguri commended Gov. Babagana Zulum for sustained investments in education, health and transportation to improve livelihoods in Borno. Tinubu spoke while inaugurating electric vehicles, intra-state buses, tricycles, and three model primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools built by the stateContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the assumptions underpinning the 2026 budget are “more conservative, which is good”. Dr Muda Yusuf, CPPE Director and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN by telephone that oil price and output assumptions were largely appropriate. President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday visit Borno to inaugurate key development projects and attend a high-profile marriage ceremony in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit is part of the President’s engagement across selected states during the yuletide. While in Maiduguri, TinubuContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to soldiers’ welfare by inaugurating the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) Estate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the estate’s inauguration and that of a shopping complexContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has officially presented and validated the Revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025 with its Integrated Implementation Plan. The migration policy was presented in Abuja at the 2025 Migration Dialogue organised by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) with theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said that he had assured the United States and European partners that his administration would implement state police to boost security in Nigeria. He said said this during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Dr Musiliu OseniContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s road infrastructure, assuring that road projects are being executed with due process, transparency, and long-term economic value in mind. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, Umahi said the scale of roadContinue Reading
