The Yobe State Government has disclosed plans to reintegrate former members of the Boko Haram insurgent group who have completed the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme under the Federal Government’s Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) initiative. Governor Mai Mala Buni made the announcement on Thursday during a high-level meeting in Damaturu with representatives of OPSC,
In a gesture of solidarity and respect, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, recently paid a condolence visit to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State. The visit was in response to the passing of Governor Radda’s mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari. During his visit, Ribadu extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the
In a significant move to enhance transparency and fairness in the recruitment process, the Federal Government of Nigeria has instructed all federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise available job vacancies. This directive, issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, requires institutions to publish these vacancies in at least one national daily
In a significant escalation of transatlantic trade tensions, the European Union has approved its first wave of retaliatory tariffs targeting American goods, marking a notable shift in the economic relationship between the longstanding allies. The decision, finalized yesterday during a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels, authorizes new import duties on selected US products
Nigeria’s diaspora remittances have reached an unprecedented $20.93 billion in 2024, according to the latest economic data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), signaling growing confidence in the country’s financial reforms and foreign exchange policies. The apex bank disclosed this figure yesterday during its quarterly economic briefing in Abuja, representing a significant increase
The Oyo State Government has taken a significant step toward revolutionizing agricultural marketing in Nigeria by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with Semmaris, the renowned French company that manages the world-famous Rungis International Market in Paris. The landmark agreement, signed this morning in Paris, France, paves the way for the development of a modern agri-food
The Federal Government has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry into a major economic powerhouse, with projections indicating potential annual revenues of N150 billion from the sector. During a stakeholder engagement forum held yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development highlighted the untapped potential of Nigeria’s livestock resources, which include
Tensions ran high in Ondo State yesterday as hundreds of youth staged a peaceful demonstration in the capital city, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of seven youth activists who were detained following last week’s community development forum. The protesters, mostly university students and young professionals, gathered at Democracy Park around 9am before marching through
Some relief came the way of investors in the Nigerian Exchange Limited as the trading day ended on a positive note with N100.45bn in gain.On Monday, the market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange Limited shed N658.23bn to close at N65.49tn as the market reacted to the uncertainty in the global economy. The US stocks fell
The National Pension Commission has revealed that Nigeria’s pension industry has invested a total of ₦5.51trn in asset classes targeted at supporting long-term financing for the country’s real sector growth. This was disclosed during a high-level meeting between PenCom officials and a visiting International Monetary Fund delegation, which held discussions as part of the IMF’s
