Abuja, June 19, 2025 – In a renewed effort to tackle food inflation and enhance agricultural distribution across the country, the Federal Government and state governors have resolved to dismantle illegal checkpoints and eliminate multiple levies that have long hindered the smooth transportation of food items nationwide. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – A significant step towards bolstering gender inclusion within military ranks was announced today as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formalized an enhanced partnership with the California National Guard (CNG) focused on gender integration, capacity building, and strategic development. During a courtesy visit to NAF Headquarters, the Adjutant General of the
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – Nigeria has taken a significant step in reinforcing its bilateral relationship with the People’s Republic of China through renewed commitments in the areas of education, culture, and shared development objectives. The growing partnership underscores both nations’ resolve to deepen strategic cooperation and foster mutual prosperity through people-to-people engagement. At the
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – Nigeria is set to usher in a new era of fiscal policy as a comprehensive tax regime, anchored on a series of Tax Reform Bills recently passed by the National Assembly, awaits final approval from the Presidency. If signed into law, the new framework will come into force in January
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – Nigeria has seized the spotlight at the recent BRICS meeting by underlining its firm commitment to advancing global health equity. In a move aimed at addressing long-standing healthcare disparities, the country unveiled a sweeping package of health sector reforms designed to transform primary and tertiary care systems while reinforcing partnerships
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured Nigerians that it will no longer tolerate the re-looting or mismanagement of assets recovered from corruption cases, reaffirming its dedication to accountability, transparency, and proper stewardship of public resources. The Commission’s leadership made this declaration in Abuja while addressing concerns over
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing gender inclusion in emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), during a keynote address at the 10th National Conference and 11th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Women in Information
In a move that underscores its commitment to national development, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has thrown its weight behind the Rabiu Olowo Foundation to drive initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and youth mentorship. The collaboration was formally acknowledged during a recent event held in Lagos, where ICAN executives commended the Foundation’s
Makurdi, Benue State | June 19, 2025President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially communities in conflict-prone areas, to embrace tolerance, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence in order to end the cycle of violence and bloodshed that has plagued parts of the country, particularly Benue State. Speaking during his visit to the Benue State
A wave of panic swept through Obeiba‑Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after the ancestral family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan came under violent attack by unidentified hoodlums. The attackers, said to be armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons, stormed the property in the early hours
