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The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed a total of ₦330 billion in cash to poor and vulnerable Nigerians as part of its renewed Social Investment Programme, aimed at cushioning the impact of rising living costs and ongoing economic reforms. The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered another setback in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, slipping two places to 45th globally and falling out of Africa’s top five football nations. The September 2025 update marks the third consecutive drop for the three-time African champions, who were ranked 43rd in April and…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to forward the list of commissioner nominees for legislative screening and confirmation, following the official end of the six-month emergency rule in the state. The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, resumed sitting on Thursday, less than 24…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to mining and quarrying companies operating in the country: sign Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with host communities by December 31, 2025, or face the revocation of licenses. This directive comes in response to a joint review…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which claimed the lives of staff from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital Plc, and United Bank of Africa (UBA). In a statement issued Wednesday, the President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared an end to the state of emergency in Rivers State, with effect from Thursday, September 18, 2025, marking the resumption of democratic governance after six months of suspended political activity. In a nationwide statement, President Tinubu said intelligence at his disposal showed a “groundswell…
At least 10 workers from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc (UCP) have been confirmed dead following a fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos. The blaze, which eyewitnesses said began in the building’s basement inverter room, quickly spread thick smoke through the upper…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, showing a marked improvement in performance and a sharp drop in examination malpractice. Announcing the results at NECO headquarters in Minna on Wednesday, Registrar and Chief Executive Prof. Dantani Wushishi said a…
The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) has unveiled a strategic new phase, PFI 3.0, aimed at ensuring a resilient and uninterrupted supply of fertilizer to Nigerian farmers in line with President Bola Tinubu’s food security and sovereignty agenda. According to Tajudeen Ahmed, Executive Director, Portfolio, the initiative is entering a critical…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reassured the public of the safety of its staff and customers following a fire incident on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, which affected a building housing one of its branches. Toscad news reported that the incident triggered panic in the commercial hub…
