President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The meeting will be exclusively dedicated to honouring Nigeria’s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari. Presidency sources revealed that the session, which is to be held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja,
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command, has intensified its efforts to foster collaboration with key stakeholders by engaging media professionals and opinion leaders in a bid to enhance national security and improve border management operations. The strategic engagement held at the Seme border on Saturday, July 12, 2025, brought together journalists, community influencers, and representatives
Williams Fatayo has officially stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of truQ, a Nigerian logistics technology startup, following a leadership dispute within the company. Sources close to the situation revealed that Fatayo’s resignation was prompted by internal disagreements over strategic direction and governance within truQ’s executive team. While the exact details of the leadership
Africa stands on the cusp of a gas‑led transformation, with natural gas emerging as a pivotal fuel for national growth and regional connectivity. According to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Africa currently produces around 260 billion m³ of gas annually, and this figure is expected to more than double—to about 585 billion m³ by 2050 . As global demand
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the revered monarch as one of Nigeria’s most iconic and distinguished traditional rulers. In a heartfelt statement issued on Saturday night, President Tinubu disclosed that the news of Oba Adetona’s demise
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s construction workforce, the Federal Government has unveiled a six‑month artisan training pilot under the National Artisan Skill Acquisition Programme (NASAP). Kicking off in three states, this initiative will equip 3,000 young Nigerians with professional certification in ten essential construction trades. Housing and Urban Development Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa,
In a deeply emotional turn of events, Nigeria mourns the passing of two respected figures — Baba Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland — who both reportedly died on the same day in May, marking the end of a long-standing friendship and era of distinguished leadership. Baba Buhari, known for his wisdom and humility, was
A growing number of entrepreneurs in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector are struggling to access formal credit, even as they power over 50% of Nigeria’s GDP and employ around 80% of the workforceBusiness A.M – Braking news at tips . Among the hurdles, banks continue to impose steep collateral demands and high
In a high-stakes message perceived as a gravely serious warning, a senior Iranian commander has declared that if Israel were to renew its military actions against Iran, Tehran would not hesitate to devastate Tel Aviv. The comment, attributed to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general, forms part of what Iran describes as “Operation True
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic leader who, in his own capacity, gave his best in steering Nigeria towards development. Obasanjo made the remark during a tribute following the passing of Buhari, noting that while opinions about his administration may vary, Buhari’s intentions for the nation were
