FG Deducts ₦256.52bn For Gas Infrastructure Projects In H1 2025

The Federal Government, through the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, deducted a total of N256.52bn from revenue allocations to fund gas infrastructure projects in the first half of 2025, according to official figures. This development comes as the government considers a review of

by News Editor

August 18, 2025

News Update

A’Ibom Gov Warns Allies Against Lobbying In Akwa Ibom Civil Service Recruitment

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has cautioned political associates and close allies against lobbying for slots in the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise, warning that such efforts would be futile. Speaking on Saturday at the Monthly Prayer Service held at the

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

Kirikiri Customs Command Outpaces 2024 Revenue, Hits ₦89.2 Billion In 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported revenue collection of N89.2 billion between January and June 2025. Customs Area Controller, Eghosa Edelduok, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the figure reflects a 63

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Kebbi Mourns As Emir Of Zuru Dies At 81

Kebbi State has been plunged into mourning following the passing of the Emir of Zuru, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd). The Emir died on Saturday night at the age of 81. Confirming the development in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

Abure Still National Chairman, Labour Party Insists

The Labour Party (LP) has rejected claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition from its National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing the reports as “false propaganda” while reaffirming that Abure remains the legitimate leader of the party. In a

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

Economy

Okonjo-Iweala, Wale Edun Meet To Advance Trade-Led Growth In Nigeria

Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in his office in Abuja to advance a shared agenda for trade-led growth, investment, and inclusive

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

Economy

World Bank Eyes Partnership With Nigeria To Strengthen Mining Sector

The World Bank has said it is impressed with the Mining Cadastre Office’s strides in digitalisation and transparency. It noted that it won’t mind exploring areas of partnership that can further strengthen Nigeria’s mining sector. This was said by Naora Arfua, who

by News Editor

August 17, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

N25.9m Recovered From Suspected Vote Buyer In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies, has arrested a suspected vote buyer. A sum of ₦25,963,000 was also recovered from him ahead of today’s bye-elections in the state. The suspect,

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Thugs, Vigilantes In Ovia Polling Unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, Rev. Johnny Akpitanyi, has raised concern over the alleged infiltration of Unit 7, in Oghede, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, by thugs and 150 vigilantes. He disclosed

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update

APGA Founder Leads Push For Ndigbo Political Participation In 2027

The pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, is mobilising Igbo political leaders and elites for discussions on the participation of Ndigbo in the 2027 elections and beyond. In a letter inviting some Igbo leaders

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update

Obidient Movement Launches Nationwide Campaign To Fight Election Rigging Ahead Of 2027

The Obidient Movement has launched a nationwide campaign to combat election rigging ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the campaign’s unveiling in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Tanko Yunusa, introduced the rallying slogan: “A New Nigeria is Possible – Get Your

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update·Economy·News

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops To 21.88% In July

Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 21.88 percent in July 2025 from 22.22 percent in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure, disclosed in the bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Friday, marks the fourth straight month

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

WTO Launches $50m WEIDE Fund To Boost Women-Led Digital Businesses In Nigeria

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has kicked off the first phase of its Women Exporters in Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund in Nigeria, with a $50 million investment aimed at creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the digital space. In this phase, 16

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update·News

EFCC Denies Targeting Obasanjo, Arraigns Fraud Suspects

.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was the target of its recent sting operation in which 93 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested. The management of the OOPL

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Update·Economy·News

NNPC, Marketers Cut Petrol Prices As Dangote Refinery Reduces Ex-Depot Rate

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other marketers have reduced the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to cut its ex-depot prices. From as high as N950 per litre on Tuesday, petrol now sells

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

News Editor

FG Deducts ₦256.52bn For Gas Infrastructure Projects In H1 2025

A’Ibom Gov Warns Allies Against Lobbying In Akwa Ibom Civil Service Recruitment

Kirikiri Customs Command Outpaces 2024 Revenue, Hits ₦89.2 Billion In 2025

Kebbi Mourns As Emir Of Zuru Dies At 81

Abure Still National Chairman, Labour Party Insists

Okonjo-Iweala, Wale Edun Meet To Advance Trade-Led Growth In Nigeria

World Bank Eyes Partnership With Nigeria To Strengthen Mining Sector

N25.9m Recovered From Suspected Vote Buyer In Kaduna

PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Thugs, Vigilantes In Ovia Polling Unit

APGA Founder Leads Push For Ndigbo Political Participation In 2027

Obidient Movement Launches Nationwide Campaign To Fight Election Rigging Ahead Of 2027

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops To 21.88% In July

WTO Launches $50m WEIDE Fund To Boost Women-Led Digital Businesses In Nigeria

EFCC Denies Targeting Obasanjo, Arraigns Fraud Suspects

NNPC, Marketers Cut Petrol Prices As Dangote Refinery Reduces Ex-Depot Rate

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