In a bold move to boost the welfare of academic and non-academic personnel across Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) loan scheme, designed to provide eligible staff with financial assistance of up to ₦10 million. The initiative, announced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed
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
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 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
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to attend the upcoming Second United Nations Food Systems Summit slated to hold in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This high-profile summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on innovative solutions for transforming food systems worldwide. Shettima’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to addressing critical challenges related
Abuja, July 27, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) in a renewed effort to enhance customs operations through mutual knowledge exchange and international collaboration. The high-level partnership was underscored during a recent bilateral meeting in Beijing,
In what marks a significant step toward reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas logistics, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially received a fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks at its Lagos facility. The arrival of the vehicles signals an aggressive push towards the refinery’s scheduled fuel distribution rollout set for August 15, 2025.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has applauded French President Emmanuel Macron for what it described as a “historic and courageous” stance in formally recognizing the State of Palestine, a diplomatic move that is already resonating across the international community. Riyadh, a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian cause, welcomed the French leader’s decision, noting it as
Abuja, July 27, 2025 The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abandonment of a group of Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic by a Chinese mining company. The embassy’s action follows the circulation of a viral video on social media showing distressed Nigerian workers claiming they
