The Kebbi State Government has reiterated the need for young people across the state to embrace skills acquisition as a critical pathway to self-reliance and long-term economic empowerment. This call was made in line with the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce youth unemployment and encourage entrepreneurship among the state’s growing population of young citizens. Speaking
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2025 — Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent the country at the Second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, scheduled to hold from July 27 to 29. The Vice President’s aircraft landed at approximately 4:26 p.m. local time at the Bole
Lagos, July 28, 2025 — In a bold move to address the growing concerns around financial illiteracy and waning investor confidence in Nigeria’s capital market, First Asset Management, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has unveiled its N100 million ‘Smart Investors’ campaign. The campaign, according to the company, is designed to educate, engage, and empower
Abeokuta, July 28, 2025 — The newly operational Gateway International Airport in Ogun State has been hailed as a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, boasting cutting-edge infrastructure that places it on par with top international aviation hubs. Designed and constructed to meet global standards, the airport is fully equipped to handle aircraft of all
Abuja, July 28, 2025 — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has charged the newly inaugurated management team of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to deploy their wealth of experience in steering the agency toward improved efficiency, stability, and public trust in the financial system. Speaking during
Abuja, July 28, 2025 — Nigeria’s promissory note debt has recorded a significant reduction, sparking growing concerns among stakeholders and public finance observers over the transparency and accountability of the debt reconciliation process. While government officials have hailed the development as a step towards fiscal prudence, critics are questioning the methods and criteria used in
Abuja, July 28, 2025 — Prominent economists have raised concerns over Nigeria’s persistent productivity gap, despite the recent rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which has expanded the nation’s economic output to ₦372.8 trillion. The rebasing exercise, carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reflects a broader and more current assessment of
Abeokuta, July 27, 2025 — In a monumental stride toward industrial transformation, Ogun State is set to become home to the largest garment manufacturing facility in the world, following a landmark $2.25 billion (₦3.375 trillion) investment agreement with ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP). The development was confirmed by state authorities and ARISE IIP officials
Abuja, July 27, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has granted approval to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s contentious request for over $21 billion in foreign loans to finance critical infrastructure and developmental projects in the 2025–2026 fiscal period. The Senate’s endorsement followed an extensive deliberation during plenary on Friday, where lawmakers examined the president’s submission within
The management of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) has formally apologised to its subscribers and the wider public following the incorrect publication of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 final result on its official website on the night of Saturday, 26th July 2025. The erroneous report inaccurately declared Nigeria’s defeat against Morocco before
