News as it breaks
The United States has reportedly reached out to China for discussions on soaring tariffs that have rattled global markets and disrupted international supply chains, according to a Chinese state-affiliated media outlet on Thursday. Punitive US tariffs — which now stand at up to 145% on numerous Chinese goods — came…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the recruitment of Foreign Service Officers is conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry also called on security agencies to arrest fraudsters involved in fake recruitment publications in the social media. “In the media and social…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and acknowledged their pivotal role in the nation’s development. A statement commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day, Mr. Kalu maintained that the swift approval of the increased minimum wage by the National…
The Federal government has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to reposition the State House Medical Centre for effective service delivery. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa explained that the formation of the committee was a special assignment from President Bola Tinubu aimed at enhancing…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential and positioning the country as a leading force on the African continent. Driven by strategic investments in human capital and bold economic reforms, VP Shettima maintained that Nigeria was actively seeking expertise from the…
The Nigeria Technical Aid Corps NTAC says in a couple of weeks, the Nation will start exporting it’s labour to all parts of the world. During an event to commence the deployment of thirty-five medical volunteers to Zanzibar, Tanzania in Abuja, the Director General of the Corps, Alhaji Yusuf Buba…
In a groundbreaking leap for Nigeria’s healthcare and education sectors, the federal government says it has reached a transformative milestone in healthcare and education. A statement signed by Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry of Health, Alaba Balogun, noted that this is coming with the surge of…
The Nigerian naira has maintained relative stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) dollar inflows fluctuate and external reserves trend downward. According to the latest data from the CBN, Nigeria’s gross external reserves fell by 8 per cent year-to-date, declining to $37.84…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has successfully concluded nationwide — with 101 physically challenged candidates participating in Lagos State alone. JAMB, under the leadership of its Registrar, Prof. Ish’aq Oloyede, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity through the JAMB Equal…
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening strategic ties with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to launch its first West African office in Lagos. This development follows Nigeria’s official admission as the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025,…
