The economy grew by 3.46 per cent in Q32024, with output reaching ₦20.115 trillion, up from 3.19 per cent (₦18.285 trillion) in Q2 2024, driven mainly by the non-oil sector. This was revealed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s newly…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has outlined essential protocols that event organizers must follow when planning future distributions of palliative aid in the country. This guidance comes in response to tragic incidents…
Access Bank Plc, recently welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his first official visit to Nigeria, underscoring the growing importance of German-Nigerian economic ties. Accompanied by a delegation of German business leaders and representatives,…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Minister of Interior,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has attributed recent stampedes across Nigeria to the worsening economic conditions under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The opposition party described the incidents as a reflection of the deepening poverty, hunger, and desperation…
The Federal Government has officially lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in security as the rationale behind the decision. This development was announced on Sunday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele…
Minister of State for Defence highlights federal government’s commitment to peace and stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive for the total eradication of banditry in the Northwest and other forms of insecurity across the nation by 2025,…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent series of stampedes across Nigeria that claimed dozens of lives. Obi described the incidents as a tragic reflection of…
Google responded late Friday to a U.S. request for the company to sell its Chrome browser. Instead, Google proposed that a judge address antitrust concerns by preventing the company from requiring favorable treatment of its software as a condition for…
Chris Okewulonu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, along with Chuma Nnaji, Ihedioha’s former deputy governorship candidate, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The pair, accompanied by their supporters, made the move…
The Dangote Refinery has announced a partnership with MRS to sell Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at ₦935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets. This development follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s decision to reduce prices to below ₦1,000…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the stampede that occurred during a food distribution event in Abuja and Anambra State. At least ten people died and many others were injured at the Holy…
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his official engagements in Lagos owing to multiple stampedes during food distribution campaigns in Abuja and Anambra State. Several persons died and many others were wounded during the stampedes that happened in the early hours…
The Federal Government has launched a new electronic gate (E-gate) at the departure terminal of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The inauguration was conducted by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Friday. In a…
A state High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital has nullified the ward, local government areas, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State which produced Tony Okocha as their chairman. Presiding Judge,…