Nigerians may finally be getting a measure of relief at the markets as food prices begin to show a noticeable decline across the country. This development was confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who stated that recent interventions by the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that the days of erratic electricity supply are gradually coming to an end, stating that Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy uninterrupted power across the country. Speaking during a recent engagement with stakeholders in the energy sector, the minister expressed confidence in the ongoing reforms
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially revoked the operational licence of the Oritsemeyin drilling rig in the aftermath of a recent incident at the UDIBE-2 well site. The move comes as part of the Commission’s firm stance on safety compliance and operational accountability in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector. According to
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully recovered billions of naira through its intensified anti-corruption operations targeting public projects across Northern Nigeria. This significant breakthrough comes as part of the agency’s renewed commitment to curbing corruption and ensuring accountability in the management of public funds within the region. Over the
Fresh details have emerged following an incident involving an Air Peace aircraft that skidded off the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport, with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirming that both the pilot and co-pilot tested positive for alcohol. This startling revelation has sparked renewed concerns over safety protocols and crew conduct within the
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s first fully digital procurement system for pharmaceuticals, a move designed to address recurring drug shortages and improve transparency in tertiary hospitals across the country. The system, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, is part of wider health sector reforms aimed at modernizing medical supply
Abuja, Nigeria | September 12, 2025 The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have launched DELT-Her 2.0, the second phase of their flagship programme aimed at empowering women engineers in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled at NASENI headquarters in Abuja, seeks to double the number
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Federal Government has issued a decisive directive barring schools that employ unqualified teachers from serving as centres for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. The Ministry of Education explained that the move is part of ongoing reforms to restore credibility in Nigeria’s
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been shortlisted from a pool of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. INEC disclosed that the screening process was guided by constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act, which set out stringent requirements for groups aspiring
Kebbi | September 11, 2025 Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Musa Isma’il, over allegations of negligence of duty and failure to uphold his official responsibilities. According to a statement from Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the suspension takes effect immediately, pending the Commissioner’s ability to
