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Abuja Set For A Night Of Music Without Borders
Abuja is about to experience music like never before as the US Mission Nigeria rolls out the Grand Showcase Concert this Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Headlining the night is Pipeline Vocal Project,...
RATTAWU Makes Mark At 55th Culture and Creative Economy Summit
The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) is gaining fresh momentum as it takes centre stage at the 55th Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Enugu,...
Tinubu Orders Swift Action To Cut Food Prices
President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to urgently roll out measures aimed at reducing food prices nationwide.
The President’s call comes as Nigerians continue to grapple with rising...
EFCC, Banks To Strengthen Collaboration In Fight Against Financial Crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerian banks to strengthen collaboration with the agency in the fight against financial crimes and corruption.
Speaking in Lagos while addressing members...
FCT Election: EFCC Arraigns Two In Abuja For Money Laundering, Vote Buying
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals in Abuja over alleged money laundering and vote buying involving ₦26 million.
Esther Ashivelli Dawaki and Shehu Aliyu...
21 Internet Fraudsters Convicted In Ibadan As EFCC Secures Jail Terms, Fines and Car Forfeitures
Twenty-one internet fraudsters have been convicted in Ibadan following prosecutions by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The convictions, secured before Federal and Oyo State...
Nigeria Set To Produce Insulin Locally, Ending Decades Of Costly Imports
For decades, millions of Nigerians living with diabetes have depended on imported insulin often scarce and painfully expensive.
That reality is about to change as the Federal Government has signed...
U.S. Embassy Urges Nigeria To Tackle Policy Gaps For Growth In Agriculture, Infrastructure, Digital Sector
A nation’s growth often hinges on how well it harnesses its most vital sectors, agriculture, infrastructure, and the digital economy.
For Nigeria, these areas remain key...
Nigeria Condemns Israeli Airstrike In Qatar, Calls For Restraint
Nigeria has voiced deep concern over an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on 9 September, which reportedly targeted senior members of Hamas.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...
FG Backs Nigeria’s First Science, Technology, Innovation Communication Conference
The Federal Government has endorsed the maiden National Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference, STICOMMS 2025, pledging full collaboration to ensure its success.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji,...
Tinubu Orders Tighter Scrutiny Of Cryptocurrency and Digital Payments
As digital currencies reshape global finance, Nigeria is moving to tighten oversight amid concerns about financial crimes and consumer protection.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and...
US Mission In Nigeria Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Honours Victims, Heroes
Twenty-four years on, the memory of the September 11 attacks remains etched in the world’s collective conscience as a reminder of resilience in the face of tragedy.
On Thursday, the United...
Press Body Condemns Police Detention Of FIJ Reporter and Kano Journalist
The International Press Centre (IPC) has strongly condemned the unlawful detention of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) senior reporter, Sodeeq Atanda, by the Ekiti State Police Command.
Atanda was arrested...
UK Commits £19m To Climate-resilient Schools and Health Facilities In Northern Nigeria
The United Kingdom has pledged £19 million to strengthen health and education infrastructure in Nigeria against the growing impacts of climate change.
The announcement came as the UK Government,...
Police Defend Legality Of Tinted-Glass Permit Amid NBA Court Action
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended its tinted-glass permit policy following reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police to court over the matter.
In...
Operation Hadin Kai Launches First Air-to-Ground Integration Training In Maiduguri
Operation Hadin Kai has kicked off its first-ever Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI) training aimed at improving coordination between ground troops and air assets in the fight against insurgency in the North...
ECOWAS, EU Chart Course For Education Reform In Africa
Education remains the cornerstone of development, yet millions of children across Africa still face barriers to equitable, quality learning.
Recognising this urgent challenge, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in...
Power Cuts In Nigerian Hospitals Put Lives At Risk, Tinubu Orders Urgent Action
For too many Nigerians, a trip to the hospital can be a gamble between life and death.
Power outages regularly plunge operating theatres, maternity wards, intensive care units,...
NCD Alliance Urges Governments To Boost Investment in NCDs and Mental Health Ahead Of UN Summit
As the world readies for the fourth UN High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health later this month, the NCD Alliance...
ECOWAS Commission Backs Innoson In Advocacy For Regional Automotive Growth
The ECOWAS Commission has lauded Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) for its pioneering role in driving local production and regional integration, following a follow-up mission to the company’s assembly plant in...
NAF, US Strengthen Partnership On Smarter Firepower, Civilian Protection
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the United States have renewed their partnership to improve smarter firepower delivery and enhance civilian protection in conflict zones.
This follows a courtesy visit to the...
NUJ FCT Chair Urges Stronger Media Role In Public Debt Oversight
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for stronger collaboration between the media, civil society organisations, and...
IGP Hails DEPOWA For Full Scholarship Scheme For Children Of Fallen Heroes
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a landmark initiative to provide full scholarships for children...
Nigeria, Angola To Seal 15 Pacts As Joint Commission Resumes After 24 Years
Nigeria and Angola are set to sign no fewer than 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as the 5th session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission (BEJC)...
Nigeria Welcomes Senegal’s New Foreign Minister, Eyes Stronger ECOWAS Ties
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated Cheikh Niang on his appointment as Senegal’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, describing it as a development that bodes well...
EFCC Quiz: Meet The Top Three Winners
In a contest that tested knowledge, speed, and accuracy, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has celebrated intellectual excellence by unveiling the winners of its highly engaging online quiz.
After an intensive scrutiny...
From Nigeria To Slovenia: Bameyi Daniel Joins ND Primorje In Landmark Move
Slovenian topflight side ND Primorje has pulled off a major signing with the capture of Nigeria’s former U-20 captain, Bameyi Daniel, a move the club believes will significantly...
CITM Counters ICAN, Calls For Unity Among Professional Bodies
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has dismissed recent remarks by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, on the alleged proliferation...
Tinubu Sacks Digital Economy Aide With Immediate Effect
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), with immediate effect.
The announcement came on Monday in a statement by...
CISLAC, NEITI Pledge Stronger Partnership To Deepen Transparency In The Extractive Sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive industries.
During...
