President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advocated for enhancing Nigeria’s National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) to boost trade, economic diversification, and the nation’s global competitiveness. He emphasized the critical role of quality assurance in facilitating seamless international trade and promoting industrial growth. Driving Economic Growth Through Quality Assurance Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the […]
Nigeria on the Brink of Food Security: Agric Minister Declares The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has reinforced President Bola Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to ensuring all Nigerians have access to abundant and nutritious food. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 dry season farming initiative and the distribution of Ramadan palliatives in […]
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PORT HARCOURT – Tensions have intensified in Rivers State as the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), a militant group, issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of the state’s allocation. Failure to comply, they warned, could result in a complete shutdown of oil production in the region. The militant group […]
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President Tinubu Greenlights Recruitment of 774 National Health Fellows to Boost Healthcare President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows as part of a groundbreaking initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health. This strategic move aims to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improve service delivery across all local government areas. […]
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AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme, has partnered with PalmPay to roll out over 5 million AfriGO payment cards nationwide. This strategic alliance aims to boost financial inclusion, enhance digital transactions, and provide Nigerians with secure and cost-effective payment solutions. Transforming Nigeria’s Digital Payment Ecosystem The partnership between AfriGO and PalmPay is set to revolutionize […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has officially decided to use the indirect primary system to select its governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025. APC’s Decision on Indirect Primary Speaking to journalists in Abuja after the NWC meeting on Thursday, Mr. Ajibola Basiru, the party’s […]
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Abuja – Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, is currently under interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement law violations, and the misappropriation of N138,413,253.89 in public funds. The funds in question were allocated in the 2023 budget for projects under the ministry but were […]
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to shift these responsibilities from the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
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Overview Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. Suspension Details The suspension entails the withdrawal of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]
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Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, is facing an unprecedented rent crisis, with both high-end and affordable housing experiencing sharp increases in rental costs. The situation is exacerbating economic hardships for residents, impacting families, businesses, and commuting patterns across the city. Housing Shortage and Economic Reforms Driving Rent Increases Lagos has long struggled with a housing deficit, […]
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The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has reportedly cut off the power supply to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Lagos due to alleged outstanding electricity bills, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Power Cut Sparks Security and Operational Concerns An investigation by NAN revealed that the power disconnection has severely impacted […]
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Full List: Areas in Lagos Affected by NERC’s Electricity Tariff Increase Nigeria’s power sector has recently achieved a record-high electricity generation of 5,801.84 megawatts. According to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the proposed electricity tariff increment will push the nation’s available power generation capacity to approximately 7,000MW. How Tariff Reforms Will Drive Power […]
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ONITSHA— The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drugs, revealing the seizure of 50 trailer loads of fake and substandard pharmaceuticals at the Niger Bridgehead drug market in Onitsha, Anambra State. In the course of the operation, NAFDAC’s security team also recovered two rifles, live cartridges, […]
