News as it breaks
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has initiated a probe into outstanding debts owed to the Federation Account by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and several oil firms. This investigation follows concerns raised by the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation regarding unsettled financial…
Nigeria and Algeria are set to enhance air connectivity with the launch of a new direct flight route linking Algeria, Abuja, and Douala. This development follows a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the Algerian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mezoued Hosine, where…
The Federal Government has called on food retailers to adjust their prices to reflect the recent drop in food costs, ensuring that Nigerians benefit from the relief. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Abubakar Kari, made the appeal during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day in Ringim Local…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a strategic partnership with CARE Nigeria, a subsidiary of CARE USA, aimed at improving the dissemination of weather and climate data to last-mile users and vulnerable communities. Speaking during a meeting with CARE Nigeria’s Country Director, Dr. Hussaini Abdu, in Abuja on February…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially concluded its latest recruitment exercise, emphasizing that the process was conducted with fairness, transparency, and rigorous evaluation. The company described the hiring process as one of the most competitive in the country. Following the completion of the selection process, NNPC has…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has responded after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command over allegations of assaulting government officials on duty. The police issued a statement on Monday, February 17, declaring the singer wanted. However, in a series of posts on his…
Over the weekend, social media was abuzz with speculation that Nollywood actress Chika Ike was expecting a child with Delta Senator Ned Nwoko and that he was preparing to take her as his seventh wife. However, Chika has now put the rumors to rest. Taking to her Instagram page, the…
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has joined forces with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle corruption using technology-driven solutions. Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, Director General/CEO of NBTI, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability during a courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola…
In a strategic move to enhance aviation education, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain’s Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA). The partnership aims to provide AAAU students with access to world-class aviation training, fostering international collaboration and industry expertise. During the…
Jigawa State has achieved a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, recording a bumper wheat harvest after cultivating over 105,000 hectares of wheat. This success is a result of collaboration between the federal and state governments, which have provided essential subsidies to farmers, empowering them to scale up production. Senator…
