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NFF shops for Peseiro’s replacement

The Nigeria Football Federation has declared the position of the Super Eagles’ head coach vacant following the expiration of the contract of Jose...

All African Games: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles start their campaign on a losing note

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign in the men’s football event at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, with a...

Only 13m Nigerians are registered to use electricity – TCN

The General Manager of Regulation and Compliance at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr. Ali Bukar Ahmad, has said that out of...

Nigeria Customs Service CG, Adeniyi, flags off 5,000 housing units in Kaduna

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of customs personnel across...

Pres. Tinubu Approves National Research Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a National Research Fund that will serve as a mainstay for development in Nigeria. The...

Bandits invade Kaduna School, seize teachers, scores of pupils

Rampaging bandits have again struck in Kaduna State and this time in Kuriga town in the Chikun local government area on Thursday morning,...

Documents Emefiele Used To Request $6.2m Payment For Election Observers Forged, Forensic Analyst Tells Court

A forensic analyst, Mr. Bamaiyi Meriga, has confirmed that the documents used by the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin...

Student Loan: Repayment begins two years after NYSC – FG

The Federal Government has said the repayment for the Nigeria Education Loan Scheme (NELFund) due to take off soon will begin two years...

Wike-Fubara crisis: I’m prepared to step down for peace in Rivers, governor says in volte face

In what seems like an about-face, the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalaye Fubara, has declared that he is prepared to step down...

NPA restates its $1bln port reconstruction plan, generates record N501bln revenue in 2023

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed that, as of December 2023, its revenue had increased from N361 billion in 2022 to N501...

Economy: 767 manufacturers closed shop, 335 companies distressed in 2023 – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said on Wednesday that at least 335 companies were distressed in 2023 while 767 manufacturers ceased operations...

Executive order: Tinubu positions Nigeria as prime destination for investment in Africa’s energy sector

In keeping with his dedicated efforts to remove obstacles to investments in Nigeria, harness the nation’s resources and diversify the economy for the...

African Leaders, Diplomats Extol AfDB Pres. Adesina on Awolowo Prize for Leadership

Current and former African presidents, diplomats, and other notable personalities took turns on Wednesday to extol the President of the African Development Bank...

Tinubu orders immediate release of grains to FCT residents

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, to expedite action on the distribution of...

Farmers/Herders Crisis: FG launches pilot cattle ranch scheme for herders

In a bid to reduce conflicts between farmers and herders across the country, the Federal Government has initiated a pilot cattle ranch program...

 Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, faces impeachment

The Edo State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu. The Majority Leader, Mr. Charity...