The United Nations Foundation, The Elders, and the African Union Youth Envoy have launched a new podcast series, The Future of Africa, aimed at amplifying young leaders’ voices in addressing global and regional challenges. In a statement, the organisers said…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has unveiled plans to raise N200 billion through the issuance of savings bonds, with the auction scheduled for Monday and settlement set for Wednesday. According to details released on its website, the offer includes a…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the suspension of three top government officials, following resolutions passed by the State House of Assembly. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, on Wednesday, the governor said the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be issued at its designated offices after biometric verification, regardless of online pre-registration through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Speaking on Channels Television’s The…
The United Kingdom, through its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has praised the Tinubu administration’s economic and trade reforms, describing them as bold, necessary, and transformative. During a visit to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) no longer have political relevance in the state, following the outcome of the recent by-elections held on Saturday. Speaking at a victory…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a commanding lead in the weekend’s by-elections, winning 12 out of 16 contested constituencies across 12 states. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) claimed two seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
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…
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 a remarkable celebration of faith and storytelling, acclaimed author Elsie O. Dennis has been awarded the prestigious African Christian Fiction Writers Award for 2025 for her latest work, One Christmas Morning. The announcement was made at a vibrant ceremony…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to sustaining initiatives that strengthen the economy and protect consumers in the financial sector. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, the Acting Director of Corporate…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it is working on measures that could cut the oil and gas sector’s operating costs by between $3bn and $4.5bn this year. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this in Lagos…
A Canadian Federal Court has upheld a ruling classifying Nigeria’s two main political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “terrorist organisations” under Canadian immigration law, in a decision related to an asylum application.…
There’s an increasing public concern about the stealthy introduction of genetically modified food crops in Nigeria. The situation is worsening as social media influencers, lacking expertise but having related backgrounds, promote misleading claims that GMO foods are essential for addressing…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, says the Federal Government is set to revoke more than 1,000 inactive mining licences nationwide. He said it is part of efforts to sanitise the licencing system and reposition the mining and…