News as it breaks
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a final 48-hour window for tertiary institutions yet to complete their student verification exercises, as part of the ongoing 2024/2025 student loan application cycle. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, said…
In a significant political shake-up reminiscent of recent developments in Delta and Cross River states, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is set to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14. The defection, described as a “historic alignment,” will…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has refuted claims that the Federal Government has suspended the practice of allowing revenue-generating agencies to deduct their cost of collection at source, describing such reports as “inaccurate and misleading.” In a statement issued in Abuja, the ministry clarified that there has been no change…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 alive on Thursday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a Group C qualifier played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Osimhen and Troost-Ekong Return as Nigeria Dominates Early Play Head coach…
he Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Hon. Ahmed Munir, has reiterated the commitment of the 10th House of Representatives to transparency, inclusiveness, and economic reform-driven legislation, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s economic development. Speaking during a public hearing on ten key bills in Abuja, Mr. Munir…
The Bauchi State Government has announced the signing of 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with local and international investors during the just-concluded 2025 Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, signaling a major step toward unlocking the state’s economic potential. The summit, held under the theme “My Bauchi Project: Unlocking Investment Opportunities…
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has lauded the ongoing collaboration between the University and the Kogi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, calling it a transformative step in agricultural innovation and climate-smart farming in Nigeria. Professor Akinwumi made the remarks during the…
The Nigerian Senate, through its Committee on Finance, has directed key economic managers to submit a detailed performance report on the 2024 budget implementation, along with projections for the 2025 capital expenditure, within two weeks. This directive was issued by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to quality humanitarian service delivery and strengthened stakeholder collaboration as it marked the 2025 Customer Service Week under the theme “Mission Possible.” Speaking at the opening ceremony in Abuja, NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, described the annual celebration as…
