The Managing Director of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), Mr. Taiwo Shittu, has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently revive and legislate Nigeria’s automotive policy, warning that the nation’s auto industry cannot survive or attract serious investment without a solid and consistent framework. Speaking in a detailed interview, Shittu expressed optimism about
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, prominent northern political figures, including former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, have urged the coalition of opposition forces led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon the idea of merging with existing parties and instead form a fresh political platform. The leaders believe that establishing a new party
The newly elected President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Chris Piwuna, has declared that the Federal Government’s student loan initiative lacks merit in Nigeria’s current economic reality, describing it as an unrealistic policy in a country plagued by unemployment, inflation, and inadequate support systems for youths. He made this known in
In a heartfelt plea to citizens, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with his administration, assuring the nation that the current sacrifices being made are not in vain and that the promise of a better Nigeria remains within reach. The President made the appeal during the official inauguration of Phase
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to extend her charitable initiatives to the Muslim community, following her recent donation of seven hybrid 14-seater buses to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICA) in Abuja. In a statement issued on Saturday, May 31, 2025, MURIC’s
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) joyfully celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dr Azeez Butali, a distinguished Nigerian researcher who was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright fellowship to advance human genetics research in Nigeria. This global recognition not only honours Dr Butali’s outstanding work but also shines a bright light on the intellectual excellence emerging from Nigeria.
The Nigerian Army has announced a change in the schedule for its 89 Regular Recruit Intake (89RRI) recruitment exercise. Initially set for an earlier date, the recruitment process will now officially take place from June 8 to June 21, 2025. This development was made public through an official statement released by Army Headquarters, urging all
In a move aimed at overhauling its labor market regulations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of new block work visa quotas for nationals from 14 countries — including Nigeria. The affected countries are: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco. According to
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has extended warm congratulations to the Nigerian Navy on the successful induction of new helicopters into its aviation fleet an achievement expected to further boost joint operations and strengthen national security. In a statement issued on Friday, Air Marshal Abubakar praised the naval leadership
In a significant stride toward digitising healthcare delivery in Lagos State, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has commenced the deployment of ILERA EKO biometric card readers in both public and private hospitals under its health insurance scheme. The initiative, which began rolling out this week, is designed to enhance verification efficiency, ensure real-time
