Abuja, June 16, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the digital portal for the forthcoming National Youth Conference—popularly known as the “Youth Confab 2025.” Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced on Monday that the new website, https://nationalyouthconfab.gov.ng, is now live and will serve as the central hub for registration, information,
Abuja, June 16, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated key phases of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, marking a major milestone in his administration’s infrastructure agenda. Speaking at the commissioning event, the President described the initiative as both a technical and moral achievement, one that ensures safe, sustainable water reaches all districts within
Abuja, June 16, 2025 — In a bid to shore up economic stability, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, convened at the CBN headquarters today to discuss enhanced coordination between Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary authorities. The meeting, supported by a joint
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 In a move that signals a historic shift from its no-ads policy, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, has officially introduced advertisements within the Updates tab of the popular messaging app. This development marks the first time WhatsApp, which boasts over three billion monthly users, will host
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has visited the site of the proposed new FIRS headquarters, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and improving operational efficiency. During the inspection, Dr. Adedeji emphasized that the initiative aligns with the broader vision of modernizing Nigeria’s tax administration and
Former Vice President of Nigeria and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concern over the unrelenting wave of killings in Benue State, calling on the Federal Government and political leaders across the country to urgently act to stem the tide of bloodshed. Atiku described the situation
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned Air Peace over a series of flight cancellations and delayed refunds that have sparked widespread consumer complaints. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said it had received numerous reports from passengers alleging that Air Peace failed to
Rivers State, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 The Nigerian Navy has destroyed five illegal refineries and recovered stolen crude oil in Rivers State as part of its intensified crackdown on oil theft and illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta. The operation, carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, targeted illegal
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed deep concern over the growing notoriety of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo-Yahoo boys, stating that their actions are damaging Nigeria’s global reputation and worsening the country’s image abroad. Speaking during a media briefing at
June 16, 2025 – Benue State, Nigeria At least 14 individuals have been arrested in Benue State following a violent protest that led to a truck and its driver being set ablaze by an angry mob. The incident occurred in the Yelewata area of Guma Local Government Area on Sunday after the truck reportedly crushed
