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Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
Nigeria and China have deepened their cultural and diplomatic ties through the China Women’s Film Festival, an event celebrating women’s creativity, resilience, and storytelling as vital tools for cross-cultural understanding and empowerment. At the opening ceremony held in Abuja, the Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim — represented…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for Rome, Italy, to attend the high-level Aqaba Process meeting of heads of state and government, focused on tackling terrorism and security challenges, particularly in West Africa. This was disclosed in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who said the meeting is…
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a final 48-hour window for tertiary institutions yet to complete their student verification exercises, as part of the ongoing 2024/2025 student loan application cycle. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, said…
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…
