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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…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), through its corporate social responsibility arm, the NNPC Foundation, has trained over 3,000 vulnerable farmers in the North-East region of Nigeria on modern agricultural techniques and market access strategies, as part of its nationwide farmer empowerment programme. The initiative, which has already reached…
As part of activities marking World Sight Day 2025, the Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) and international NGO Sightsavers, has provided free eye screening to no fewer than 300 civil servants and students in Ilorin. The initiative, aimed at promoting eye health…
