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FG, IITA Partner to Train 6m Youths in Agribusiness

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train...

Driving AfCFTA: Nigeria eyes $50bln In Trade Deals as 2027 IATF host

Nigeria has formally signed the host country agreement for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair “IATF 2027”, positioning Lagos to host...

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Activates Emergency Diplomatic Network Amid Middle East Volatility

As the Middle East grapples with an unprecedented cycle of military strikes and retaliatory fire, the Nigerian government has shifted its foreign policy...

IATA Safety Report: Africa Still Leads Global Aviation Accident Rankings Despite Safety Gains

Africa recorded the highest aviation accident rate among global regions during the year under review, despite an overall improvement in the continent’s safety...

Real Reasons Behind Zamfara Gov. Lawal’s Exit from PDP

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence on his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the “endless internal wrangling” and...

Global Oil Prices Plunge to $90 per Barrel as Middle East Tensions Show Signs of Easing

Crude oil rates experienced their first downturn since the Middle East hostilities erupted, sliding to $90 per barrel on Tuesday amid shifting market...

Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s 2028 eligibility battle hits snag as court rejects amendment

The Abuja Court of Appeal has dismissed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s challenge against a lower court ruling regarding his 2028 eligibility. A three-member panel...

Third Hike in a Week: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol to N1,175, Diesel to N1,620

For the third time in a single week, the Dangote Refinery has raised fuel prices, with petrol now at ₦1,175/litre and diesel at...

NSDC, BOI Launch N10bln Fund for Accelerated Sugar Projects

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have unveiled a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) to...

Federal Salary Delays: MDAs Face Liquidity Issues Amid Funding Shortfalls

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has attributed the delay in February salaries for certain federal workers to critical funding...

Secure Your Future: PenCom Boss Urges Informal Sector Women to Join Micro-Pension Schemes

The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has called on women in Nigeria’s informal sector to secure their future by...

Maritime Excellence: NPA Celebrates Women Thriving in High-Pressure Roles

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commended the resilience and dedication of its female workforce, highlighting their vital contributions across the maritime sector....

Police Force PRO Transition: DCP Okon Placid Takes Over from ACP Hundeyin

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public...

Shifting the Paradigm: Iyabo Obasanjo Calls for Competence-Based Female Governance

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, a leading governorship aspirant for Ogun State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, has called on women to elevate...

Relief as 4 Children, 16 Other Residents Freed as Security Forces Storm FCT Kidnappers’ Dens

An uneasy calm has begun to settle over the Federal Capital Territory following a high-stakes, multi-agency rescue mission which has freed 20 abducted...

Moghalu Slams Bwala’s Al Jazeera Appearance as a “Global Embarrassment”

Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has condemned the recent Al Jazeera interview featuring Daniel Bwala, President Bola...