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Nigeria, U.S. Customs partner to combat illicit drug, arms trade using AI

The Federal Government has concluded plans to curb illicit trade in drugs and arms with the new partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service...

Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumes – FG

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, has said that the government has resumed mass trials of terrorism suspects in...

Why FG injected N1trn palliatives into manufacturing sector – Finance Minister Edun

The Federal Government has disclosed that a total sum of N1 trillion was injected into the manufacturing sector as palliatives in 2023. Mr....

Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to shelve August 1 national protests

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to shelve the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest set for August 1. The Minister of Information and National...

Just in: NNPC Ltd’s GCEO, Kyari, debunks claims he owns blending plants in Malta

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Malam Mele Kyari, has clarified that he does not...

NPA generated N541bln revenue in first half of 2024, says outgoing MD, Bello-Koko

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) generated ₦541 billion revenue in the first half of 2024, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, the outgoing Managing Director, has...

Dr. Dantsoho, new NPA MD, assumes duty, commits to improved revenue generation, port efficiency

The new Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has assumed duty following a handover by his predecessor, Mr....

Just in: 119 passengers escape deaths as Max Air four tyres burst during takeoff at Yola airport

The Max Air Boeing 737, with registration 5N-ADB and 119 passengers and six crew members on board, lost four tyres while taking off...

AU’s 6th mid-year meeting: Pres. Tinubu addresses African leaders on ECOWAS status, highlights achievements, challenges

Pres. Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Accra, Ghana addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress so far made by...

Ex-NNPC GMDs commend Kyari’s strides, fight against economic saboteurs

The former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., have expressed unwavering...

Afam Osigwe, SAN, elected NBA President

Following a successful online voting process, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Mr. Afam Osigwe, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)...

Breaking: Finally, reinstated Edo Deputy Gov. Shaibu defects to APC

At last, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the ruling...

CBN targets $1trn economy by 2030

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2030, its governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said. He also...

With giants campaign, First Bank is truly woven into society’s fabric

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given...

Pres. Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage

President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, with a promise to review the national minimum wage...