The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted high-intensity rainfall likely resulting in flash floods between May and June 2025 in coastal cities of the country The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made this disclosure while presenting the…
The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court. Adewale, who was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday, faces a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has criticized his successor, Governor Uba Sani, for backing President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that Sani’s support is motivated by personal gains. In a post on X, El-Rufai alleged that Sani’s unwavering support for Tinubu…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $45.3 million contract for a comprehensive feasibility study and engineering design aimed at establishing a new transportation route connecting four major seaports in the western region of Nigeria. The approval was announced…
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto State has successfully conducted its first-ever kidney transplant, marking a significant advancement in Nigeria’s medical sector. The groundbreaking procedure, carried out by a team of highly skilled medical professionals, represents a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), an agency designed to address developmental challenges and accelerate economic growth in the region. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the presidential assent during…
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) in a crucial move to enhance internet connectivity in the country. This initiative aims to speed up digital growth and address the current broadband deficit. The Executive…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe allegations that over N26 billion of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed that lenders, including commercial banks and other financial institutions, recorded higher default rates for secured, unsecured and corporate loans in the fourth quarter of last year (Q4 2024). Credit default refers to when…
The Senate has announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu APC, Abia-North as the substantive pioneer Chairman of the newly created South East Development Commission ( SEDC ) , one of the Regional Development Commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the closure of an unregistered clinic, Dada’s Clinic & Maternity, operating in Kapwa, Gaube Community, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the arrest of the operator. Senior Special Assistant on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim forfeiture order for digital assets valued at $222,729.86, tied to fraudulent activities, allegedly, involving Chinese and Filipino nationals. The order was granted by Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal…
The President of the Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Mr Dele Oye, Esq. has assumed a new position as the Chairman of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN). In a letter he signed,…
Stock markets slumped Monday over concerns about the global economy after US President Donald Trump threatened to launch trade wars with Canada, China and Mexico. Wall Street’s three main indices fell sharply in early deals but clawed back ground after…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has stated that Nigeria generated over 831.14 billion dollars in revenue from the oil and gas sector between 1999 and 2023. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Ogbonnaya Orji, stated this on Monday when he appeared…