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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt was engulfed by fire on Monday, destroying properties and affecting offices, including the newly constituted Rivers State Pension Board. The fire reportedly broke out around 4:00 p.m. at the Podium Block, a prominent high-rise building within the secretariat complex,…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially launched its Go-Cashless Policy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of a nationwide plan to phase out cash payments at all FAAN-managed airports by March 2026. The move, which aims to enhance transparency, improve user experience, and significantly…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the recently launched ₦200 billion intervention fund for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers is designed to tackle structural barriers, boost competitiveness, and unlock Nigeria’s full productive potential. Speaking at the opening session of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has firmly denied recent reports questioning the authenticity of his academic qualifications, declaring that he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry, Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Speaking…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Abuja today, Monday, following a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he engaged with top investors, business leaders, and national stakeholders to advance key economic and governance objectives. The visit, which began on September 26, came shortly after the President attended…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women across the country to take proactive steps in safeguarding their health through regular self-examinations and timely medical screenings. In a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a nationwide integrated vaccination and public health campaign targeting measles, polio, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), and several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The campaign was flagged off on Monday, October 6, at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja, with top government…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi following the peaceful inauguration of President Peter Mutharika, who was sworn in as the country’s seventh president on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital. In an official statement…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has attributed the recent cooking gas scarcity in Nigeria to temporary loading delays caused by the strike action led by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Ojulari made this known…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two major drug cartels responsible for smuggling cocaine consignments from Nigeria to the United Kingdom, arresting six suspects, including an alleged kingpin identified as Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode. In a statement issued on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said the…
