Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 4 Tax Reform Bills to Law

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law the four new tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing the new laws as pivotal to the success of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Attracts New $800m Solid Mineral Investment - Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, has disclosed that his ministry has facilitated another deal worth $400m for the establishment of the largest rare earth… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Meet Regional Stakeholders Over Insecurity

Amid security concerns plaguing the country, the Senate has revealed its plan to hold meetings with critical stakeholders in the six geo-political zones in order to unearth the… Read more »

Nigeria: Offer Grants, Tax Incentives for Creative Industry, Expert Tells Govt

For the interior design industry to contribute to the growth of the Nigerian economy and remain a key contributor to the creative economy, the founder/chief executive officer of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis in Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, described the Nigerian civil service as the backbone of any effective administration, extolling the invaluable roles they play as the… Read more »

Africa: Obasanjo Decries Africa's Leadership, Overdependence On Aid, Flawed Democracy

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Africa's stagnation to a combination of poor leadership, endemic corruption, overdependence on foreign aid, and the continent's… Read more »

Nigeria: Running Mate - I Will Do Whatever President Wants in 2027 - Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has personally reacted to the calls that he should be made President Bola Tinubu's running mate in 2027, saying, " I will… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Tasks Nigerians On Fight Against Illicit Drugs

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria must be embraced by all as a national movement,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Created Marine, Blue Economy Ministry to Diversify Economic Resources - Shippers' Council

The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), has said the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry by President Bola Tinubu was a deliberate effort to diversify Nigeria's economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Dipping Revenue, Nigeria Must Modify Constituency Projects Scheme

Recently, Agora Policy, a think tank, resuscitated what Nigerians have been discussing at different levels, albeit with varied passion: reforming the constituency projects scheme.… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu's Visit to Benue State - The People's Expectations Going Forward

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent visit to Benue State has sparked hope and expectations among the people, who have been grappling with the scourge of violent attacks from armed… Read more »

Nigeria: Business As Usual No Longer Acceptable in Nigerian Civil Service - Walson-Jack

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack has said that the era of "business as usual" is over in the Nigerian civil service, urging a transformative… Read more »

Nigeria: IWD - Foundation Launches Empowerment Programme for Widows

As part of the 15th International Widows Day celebration in Abuja, the Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation (RAEF) unveiled plans for a groundbreaking empowerment program to uplift… Read more »

Nigeria: Plan International Engages Girls With ICT, Digital Innovation

In a bid to promote digital innovation, Plan International has engaged young girls, equipping them with deep knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Universities Must Evolve to Global Standard - Unijos Alumni President

The president of the University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) Worldwide, Dr Gad Shamaki, has stated that Nigerian universities must evolve to global standards where they can… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - We'll Deploy 800 Special Forces - Cds

Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa has said the Defence Headquarters will deploy over 800 well-trained special forces into operational areas to combat the myriad of… Read more »

Nigeria: Student Death - Niger Gov Orders Closure of IBB Varsity

Following security challenges resulting into the death of a student earlier on Monday, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of Ibrahim Badamasi… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood-Affected Communities in Borno Seek Provision of Portable Water, Latrines

Communities affected by the September 9, 2024, flood disaster in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local government of Borno State have appealed for urgent support by providing potable… Read more »

Nigeria: Congress Seeks Broad Partnerships for SDGs

The Congress for Sustainable Development in Nigeria (CSDN) has affirmed its commitment to building a sustainable future for the country by forging strong, inclusive partnerships to… Read more »

Nigeria: African Sovereign Wealth Funds Unite to Mobilise $50bn for Development

The 2025 Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) concluded in Abuja with a powerful commitment to reshape the continent's economic future by unlocking the full potential of… Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Tiv Appointees, Stakeholders Applaud Gov Kefas Over Peace, Return of IDPs

The Tiv appointees under the government of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and the Tiv Cultural and Social Association, Taraba State, have applauded the governor for restoring… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Government Calls for Global Civil Service Transformation

The federal government, through the head of the civil service of the federal government, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called for a transformative movement within civil services… Read more »

Nigeria: Naggw - Curbing Desertification Through Collaboration, Sensitisation

The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) is a central federal government agency with an absolute mandate to control and remediate the effects of desertification in… Read more »

Nigeria: IBB Seeks Strong Voices to Defend Northern Interests

Amid worries over unity in pursuit of Northern interests, former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has sought a realistic push for the region's development and… Read more »

Nigeria: Party Registration - Coalition Faces Hurdle Over Name Clash

A hurdle looms for the opposition coalition leaders as their platform, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), whose application for registration is pending before the Independent National… Read more »