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At least five political parties are expected to participate in the forthcoming Saturday’s local government election in Katsina State. They include: the Accord Party, Booth Party, African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Other parties,

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a transformative shift following a massive $4.4 billion investment in Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). This ambitious initiative, championed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the leadership of Akinwunmi Adesina, aims to revitalize rural economies,

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the investigation into illegal private jet operations in Nigeria has been concluded, and the committee’s report is ready for submission. The minister disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Monday,

The Federal Government has taken full ownership of Keystone Bank. This is according to a statement by the bank posted on its X handle on Tuesday evening. The statement read, “Keystone Bank Limited wishes to clarify media report of a judgement by

Shares in Chinese automaker BYD jumped on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to unroll advanced self-driving technology on nearly all its cars, including budget models priced below $10,000. The company also said it would integrate AI startup Deepseek’s software into its cars,

Embattled former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai says he won’t opt for exile despite the many rumours that he might be arrested and tortured by the Bola Tinubu administration. El-Rufai, who has been embroiled in a battle of words with the Presidency

Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that broadband internet subscriptions have increased for the third consecutive month in December 2024.  According to the data, total broadband connections grew by 2.8 million lines month-on-month (MoM) to reach 96.3 million.  This figure

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major revision to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, effectively eliminating the three free monthly withdrawals previously granted to customers using other banks’ ATMs. This directive, outlined in a circular dated February

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a strict directive prohibiting police officers from carrying assault rifles while dressed in civilian attire. This move is part of broader police reforms aimed at curbing human rights violations and improving public

The Federal Government has allocated ₦100bn in the 2025 Budget awaiting passage in the National Assembly to provide solar mini-grids in selected government institutions, federal universities and their teaching hospitals. The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, said

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed deep concerns over persistent challenges facing the judiciary, including allegations of corruption, delays in justice delivery, and perceived bias. Despite ongoing reforms and interventions, she noted that these issues continue to undermine

The Federal Government has attributed the recent drop in food prices to its strategic policies aimed at alleviating economic hardship and ensuring food security across the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this assertion on Monday, emphasizing