News Report – July 23, 2025 The organized labour unions in Ogun State have officially called off their industrial strike action, even as key concerns over the implementation of the new minimum wage remain unresolved. The decision to suspend the strike was reached after extensive deliberations between union leaders and state government representatives. According to
News Report – July 23, 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced that all West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) assessments will transition fully to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by the year 2026. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Dr. Alausa emphasized that the decision marks a pivotal
News Report – July 23, 2025 In a historic shift, the United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria for the first time in February 2025, according to newly released international trade data. The reversal in oil trade flow marks a significant development in the global energy market, as Nigeria, traditionally a
News Report – July 23, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their thrilling semi-final victory over South Africa in the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Describing the win as “superlative,” the President praised the team for displaying exceptional grit,
July 22, 2025 Nigeria’s real estate sector has officially overtaken the oil and gas industry to become the third largest contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to early data from the ongoing GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing exercise. The data, compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicates a
Kaduna, Nigeria – July 22, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially commission the newly established College of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna, marking a strategic move by the Federal Government to enhance technical expertise and innovation within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for this week, will bring together
July 22, 2025 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is on track to deliver a historic performance in 2025, fueled by soaring investor confidence, increased trading volumes, and a resurgence of foreign capital inflows. Analysts say the market is witnessing one of its most dynamic years yet, with key indicators pointing to heightened investor participation across multiple
July 22, 2025 In a remarkable display of intellectual prowess, human contestants have outperformed artificial intelligence at one of the world’s most elite mathematics contests — the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This milestone reaffirms the enduring excellence of human reasoning and problem-solving abilities, even in an era increasingly dominated by advanced algorithms and machine learning.
July 22, 2025 The trial of former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, continued on Monday over allegations of financial misappropriation amounting to N5.78 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Ahmed alongside his former Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Ademola Banu. Both are accused of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and illegal
July 22, 2025 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the introduction of a unified four percent Free on Board (FOB) charge to replace multiple import levies previously imposed on cargo imports into Nigeria. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Monday, CGC Adeniyi emphasized that the new
