Abuja: An expert on power, Mr. Ayotomiwa Adekahunsi, has stated that consumers are willing to pay for electricity consumed if they are metered transparently. Adekahunsi, the Chief Executive Officer of Q-Tech Nigeria Limited, highlighted this finding i…
Monetary Policy Focused on Price Stability in 2025, Says CBN
Abuja: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) states that its monetary policy remained focused on price stability in 2025, relying on orthodox instruments. The CBN highlighted this in its recently released annual report for the 2025 fiscal year.
Accordin…
NEMA Targets 100% Disaster Warning Coverage by 2027
Abuja: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced that Nigeria is aiming to achieve complete coverage of its citizens with a multi-hazard early warning system by 2027 through the ‘Early Warnings for All’ (EW4All) initiative. This declar…
Insecurity: Committee of VC Scribe Urges Northern Leaders to Reform Almajiri System
Kaduna: Prof. Andrew Haruna, Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), has urged Northern leaders to swiftly take action to remove Almajiri children from the streets as a measure to curb growing insecurit…
Lagos Island LG Distributes Bursary Awards to 200 Indigent Students
Lagos: Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government in Lagos State, Mr. Taiwo Oyekan, on Tuesday presented bursary awards to 200 indigent students. Oyekan presented the bursary awards to the beneficiaries at the council secretariat in Lagos.
According …
Alausa Orders Dismissal of Students Found Guilty of Kidnapping in Tertiary Institutions
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed vice chancellors, rectors, and provosts to dismiss any student found culpable, after due investigation, of kidnapping or related crimes. Alausa issued this directive during a meeting in …
Customs C-G Calls for Enhanced Oversight of Nigeria Customs Reforms
Abuja: The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has urged the Senate Committee on Customs to strengthen its oversight of the service’s ongoing reforms. Adeniyi made this appeal while delivering a keynote addr…
TCL Plans Local Assembly and Job Opportunities in Nigeria
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Military Barracks Sports Championship to Foster Youth Development and Talent Discovery
Abuja: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced that the 2026 Abuja Military Barracks Youth Sports Championship is set to enhance youth development, discipline, unity, and talent discovery among young individuals residing …
NARD Hopeful of Averting Strike After FG Meeting
Abuja: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday expressed optimism that its planned nationwide strike could be averted following a meeting with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced this develop…
NARD Hopeful of Averting Strike After FG Meeting
Abuja: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday expressed optimism that its planned nationwide strike could be averted following a meeting with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced this develop…
NARD Hopeful of Averting Strike After FG Meeting
Abuja: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday expressed optimism that its planned nationwide strike could be averted following a meeting with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced this develop…
Abuja: National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen institutional development, capacity building, rese…
Accord Party Candidate Withdraws to Support Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
Abuja: The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race to endorse the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Imumolen, a factional National Chairman of the party, made this k…
APC South-East Women Plan Mega Rally in Enugu to Support Tinubu
Abuja: The All Progressives Congress (APC) women in the South-East have announced plans to hold a mega rally in Enugu on August 18 to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was made by the APC South-Ea…
NDC to Inaugurate Seven-Member Reconciliation Committee Over Post-Primary Disputes
Abuja: The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee to address grievances that arose from the party’s recent primaries across the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s Nationa…
Federalism: NIIA Boss Advocates Power Rebalance in Nigeria
Maintain Political Neutrality, Wike Urges Religious Leaders
Abuja: Mrs. Luciana Ojeniyi, founder of the AI-powered Virtual Try-On platform, Luciana, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem to foster job creation and contribute significantly to national economic growth. In an intervi…
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FRSC Aims for Enhanced Efficiency and Impact Through Strategic Leadership
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced its goal of achieving greater efficiency and impact through strategic leadership, following notable achievements in the second quarter of 2026. The announcement was made by the FRSC Corps Marsh…
ELRA and Heifer Nigeria Collaborate to Enhance Farm Mechanisation for Smallholder Farmers
Abuja: The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and Heifer Nigeria Ltd/GTE have entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve access to agricultural equipment for smallholder farmers through leasing arrangements.
A…
Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 3.87% in 2025 as Inflation Declines
Abuja: Nigeria’s domestic economy expanded by 3.87% in 2025, an improvement over the 3.38% recorded in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recently released annual report for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to News Agency of Niger…
Coalition Outlines Conditions for Backing Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid
Abuja: The National Youth Political Coalition (NYPC) has announced its support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, contingent on the administration’s commitment to enhancing policy implementation, job creation, security improvements, and the …
NSCDC Dismisses Personnel for Firearms Misconduct, Clears Mining Commander
Abuja: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the dismissal of two operatives from the Mining Marshal Unit for their involvement in the illegal provision of firearms to unauthorized miners. This action comes as part of a br…
NADF Begins Training for 4,000 Tractor Operators Across Nigeria
Abuja: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has inaugurated the National Agricultural Mechanisation Service Providers Training Programme for 4,000 trainees across the six geopolitical zones. The 10-day programme is aimed at strengthening …
Zakat Foundation Inaugurates Board of Trustees, Unveils EasyZakat Digital Platform
Abuja: The Ummah Zakat Foundation is set to inaugurate its Board of Trustees (BOT) and unveil its EasyZakat digital platform on Thursday, as disclosed in a statement by the group. The event will take place at the auditorium of the National Mosque in A…
NTAC Says Technical Aid Boosts Nigeria’s Image Globally
Abuja: The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr. Yusuf-Buba Yakub, says Nigeria’s technical assistance program is enhancing the country’s international image through skills transfer and diplomacy. Yakub stated this in Abuja …
Tax Knowledge Gap Hindering Nigeria’s Non-Profit Organisations – Foundation
Abuja: An NGO, IdeaPlus Foundation, says inadequate knowledge of tax laws is creating compliance challenges for non-profit organisations across Nigeria, urging stronger collaboration among stakeholders. Co-founder of the foundation, Mr. Dayo Olaide, s…