Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to commence preparations for hosting the 2026 Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a milestone event aimed at intensifying global collaboration in tackling one of the most pressing health threats of the 21st century. The inauguration ceremony, held in
Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 The Federal Government, through the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has received 146 Nigerian migrant returnees who were stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees, who arrived via a chartered flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — In a renewed drive to promote inter-agency cooperation and support national development under the “Nigeria First” policy, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has donated two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The symbolic handover of the vehicles was conducted at the BPP
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Malala Fund, has launched two critical reports highlighting significant disparities and potential solutions in state-level funding for girls’ education across Nigeria. The reports, unveiled in Abuja, aim to provide empirical evidence on how inadequate budgetary allocations and weak implementation structures
Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 — A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced one Abdullahi Usman to five years in prison for currency counterfeiting, following his conviction on charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Usman was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the possession and distribution
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s reforms and intensified surveillance mechanisms have made the smuggling of petroleum products increasingly unattractive across Nigeria’s borders. Speaking during a high-level policy dialogue on energy and economic security in Abuja, President Tinubu said the government’s decisive actions have significantly curbed
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — A new policy initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy has begun yielding results, with notable strides recorded across key sectors such as ports, shipping, aquaculture, coastal tourism, and climate resilience. According to an official update from the Ministry of Marine and Blue
Sokoto, Nigeria – July 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has embarked on a capacity-building exercise aimed at enhancing officers’ knowledge of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and other vital trade facilitation instruments. The sensitization workshop, held at the Command headquarters in Sokoto, brought together Customs officers and stakeholders to engage
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — In a dramatic twist at the resumed hearing of the alleged N33.8 billion fraud case, the embattled defendant, Mr. Bernard Mammah, has accused his legal counsel of misrepresentation before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Mr. Mammah, who is facing multiple charges related to conspiracy, money laundering, and
Lagos, Nigeria – July , 2025 — The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has issued a stern warning to residents, developers, and property owners against erecting buildings or conducting any form of development under or near high-tension power lines, citing grave safety and regulatory concerns. The warning was issued following a series of
