News as it breaks
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Tuggar described the day as a proud reminder of the…
The Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of nine new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant step in expanding access to higher education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved four major reforms aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s ageing national electricity grid, in a renewed push to boost supply reliability and meet growing demand. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the approvals after the FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja, presided over by…
The United States has approved a potential $346 million arms sale to Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the country’s defence and counter-terrorism operations. In a statement released on Wednesday and quoted by Reuters, the U.S. Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that the State Department had authorised the sale of munitions,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated veteran journalist Louis Odion and social impact advocate, Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioners of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The appointments are pending Senate confirmation in line with the FCCPC Act, 2018. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), has announced far-reaching resolutions on two high-profile aviation incidents involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson and Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1). The disputes, which stirred nationwide debate, have renewed attention on passenger behaviour, airline staff conduct,…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde on her appointment as Bureau Chief of the Federal RadioI Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Network News Annex in Lagos and Deputy Director of News. In a statement, Ike described the…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is leading efforts to expand local manufacturing, agri-processing, and technology-driven enterprises, However, industrialization can not be at the expense of the environment. President Tinubu, represented by the Permanent Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs Engr. Nadungu Gagare made the call at the opening session…
In commemoration of the International Youth Day Celebration, Youths have been advised to be drivers and changers for a productive economy. The National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN has called on Nigerian youths to embrace patriotism, innovation, and productivity, declaring that the time has come to move beyond mere potential…
As Nigeria commemorates International Youth Day under the theme “Local Youth Action for SDGs and Beyond,” the country’s youth face unprecedented challenges. With over 70% of the population under 35 years old, Nigeria has the largest youth population in Africa. However, this demographic dividend has not translated into economic prosperity…
