August 12, 2025

Politics

Politics

Nigeria Bolsters Emergency Readiness as Stakeholders Converge for 2025 National Disaster Preparedness Campaign

In a critical move to enhance the country’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters, stakeholders from across Nigeria’s emergency management landscape gathered in Abuja for the 2025 Stakeholders’ Engagement on the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC). The high-level engagement, spearheaded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with relevant federal ministries,

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Economy Finance General Politics

FG Reduces Local Borrowing as Credit to Government Drops to 12-Month Low of N23.55trn

ABUJA — After several months of high borrowing, credit extended to the Federal Government dropped significantly to N23.55 trillion in April 2025 — the lowest figure recorded in the past 12 months, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reduction signals a shift in the government’s borrowing strategy, potentially

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General Politics

Tinubu’s Two-Year Achievements Proof of Visionary Leadership – Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing the two years in office as a period marked by visionary leadership and impactful achievements. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister highlighted key milestones attained under President Tinubu’s watch, including major infrastructure projects, economic reforms, and social welfare

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General Health Politics

Lagos State Boosts Public Health System with Intensive Disease Surveillance Training for Health Workers

In a strategic move to strengthen its public health surveillance system, the Lagos State Government has concluded a comprehensive four-day training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of health workers in disease detection, reporting, and response. The training, which was facilitated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the Disease Surveillance and Notification Unit,

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Politics

Lagos Commissioner Bada Ambrose Inaugurated into Oversight Committee for 4th AU MSME Forum

June 2, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria — The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment (MCCTI), Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Bada Ambrose, has been officially inaugurated as a member of the Oversight Committee for Nigeria’s hosting of the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum. The high-level committee, which

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Politics World

Nigeria Eyes $25 Billion Undersea Gas Pipeline to Europe as VP Shettima Courts Vitol Group

Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2025 — Nigeria is advancing plans for a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project that would channel its vast natural gas reserves to Europe, reinforcing its ambition to become a major player in global energy supply. This was disclosed on Monday by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a high-level meeting

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Politics

FRSC Commiserates with Kano over Death of 22 Athletes, Launches Investigation into Crash

Kano, Nigeria – June 2, 2025 | The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, mni, has expressed deep condolences to the people and government of Kano State following the tragic road crash that claimed the lives of 22 athletes on May 31, 2025. The athletes were returning from the National

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Politics

FG Committed to Reviving Cocoa Industry, Says Vice President Shettima

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s cocoa industry and strengthening the entire agricultural value chain. He said the goal of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is to reposition Nigeria from being a primary producer of cocoa to becoming a key global processor and

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General Politics

2027: Shekarau, Northern Political Heavyweights Push for New Opposition Party to Bolster Atiku’s Coalition

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

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Education Politics

FG Moves to Tackle Exam Malpractice Nationwide, Rolls Out CBT for WAEC, NECO

In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of examination malpractice in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced a nationwide rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, disclosed this development through the Minister of State

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