Abuja, September 3, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him not only as a leader but as a statesman who established a lasting legacy and political structure in Nigeria. Tinubu, who spoke while reflecting on Buhari’s contributions to national development and democratic consolidation,
Nigeria is taking bold steps toward enhancing its digital infrastructure by forging strategic partnerships with leading global technology firms to establish hyperscale data centres across the country. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during a recent briefing on the agency’s digital transformation agenda. According
The United Kingdom has restated its strong commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria in the battle against rising cyber threats and digital insecurity. This renewed assurance comes as part of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership, which continues to evolve in response to the growing complexities of cybersecurity in both countries.In a statement released
Lagos, September 3, 2025 – Lagos State is set to make history in October as it hosts Africa’s first-ever E1 Electric Boat Race International Competition, marking a major milestone for sports innovation and eco-friendly technology on the continent. The high-profile event will feature some of the world’s leading teams and athletes racing cutting-edge electric-powered boats
Abuja, September 3, 2025 – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a 30-day grace period to property owners violating Abuja’s land use regulations, warning that defaulters who fail to comply will face a mandatory fine of ₦5 million alongside enforcement actions. Wike, who spoke during a monitoring exercise across parts
Abuja, September 3, 2025 – The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria remains unshaken by the trade policies and tariffs introduced under U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing that the nation’s economy has built resilience and diversified far beyond overreliance on foreign markets. Officials explained that Nigeria’s strategic focus on non-oil revenue, agricultural expansion, and industrial
Abuja, September 3, 2025 The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark a national observance. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Interior, who noted that the holiday is part of the government’s effort to promote national unity and give citizens an opportunity to
With a significant shift in energy policy underway, the cost of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has climbed to ₦450 per Standard Cubic Metre (SCM), marking a pronounced increase for both domestic and commercial users. This comes in the wake of the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw longstanding fuel subsidies, an action that has reverberated across
Abuja, September 3, 2025 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of goodwill messages he received from across Nigeria and beyond as he marked his 59th birthday, describing the show of affection as a reminder of the responsibility of leadership and service to the nation. In a statement on Tuesday,
Abuja, September 3, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 2.6 million Nigerians have enrolled for online and physical voter registration within just two weeks of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC explained that the surge in participation underscores growing public interest in shaping Nigeria’s democratic future
