The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure development with the approval of ₦507 billion for the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway. The decision was taken during the March 2025 meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This key national infrastructure project spans a total of 164
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2025The Federal Government has directed all commercial banks to begin deducting Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) charges directly from customers’ airtime instead of their bank accounts. The directive, issued through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is part of the implementation of the End-User Billing (EUB) model aimed at resolving the
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a groundbreaking Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in the country. The initiative, catalyzed by a significant investment from Her Excellency, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to combating one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women. In a statement congratulating Nigeria on this major public health milestone, officials
As part of efforts to broaden the strategic outlook and enhance the leadership capacity of senior military officers, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air War College has embarked on a Geo-Strategic World Study Tour to Botswana and Lesotho. The delegation, comprising top-ranking officers and faculty members of the War College, arrived in the Kingdom of
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has restated its dedication to fostering regional cooperation in the fight against corruption. This follows a productive one-day conference convened with State Attorneys-General from the South-South region of Nigeria. Held as part of efforts to deepen inter-agency synergy and enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies,
The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has intensified its clampdown on the sale and distribution of counterfeit onion seeds, with the recent arrest of a suspect identified as Jafaru, a Kano-based seed dealer allegedly caught in possession of fake seeds meant for unsuspecting farmers. Speaking to journalists on Saturday in
The Lagos State Government has officially launched Agrithon 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting innovation in the agricultural sector through technology and entrepreneurship. The programme seeks to attract partners to raise ₦150 million in support of agritech startups and young innovators. Unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Agrithon 2025 is designed to
What was supposed to be a reconciliation meeting between rival factions of the dreaded Kalare cult group in Kwadon town, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, turned into a scene of violent chaos after the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Kwadon Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Adamu Alhaji-Idi, was viciously attacked. Multiple
In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s power sector, the Presidency has announced plans to clear outstanding debts owed to Generation Companies (GenCos). The move aims to improve the financial health of the power generation segment, enhance electricity supply stability, and attract further investment into the sector. The accumulation of unpaid debts to GenCos has
The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the assault on a vice principal at Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, Ondo State, by suspected thugs allegedly hired by the parents of a student involved in examination malpractice. According to a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the attack
