Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy and driving sustainable growth across key sectors. Shettima stated this on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, during a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Highlighting […]
The Ebonyi State Government has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for pre-nursery, nursery, and primary school pupils as part of sweeping reforms aimed at repositioning the state’s education sector. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Dr. Donatus Ilang, and made available to […]
The Lagos State Government has sounded a dire warning concerning the swiftly declining condition of the Lagos Lagoon, depicting the scenario as an impending environmental and societal disaster unless immediate measures are implemented. During a press briefing preceding the Lagos Waterfront Summit, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Yacoob Dayo Alebiosu, delineated a […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the withdrawal of all existing park licences in Abuja, directing operators to resubmit their documents for a fresh screening exercise. The decision, according to the FCTA, is aimed at sanitising the operations of parks within the capital city and ensuring that only duly certified operators […]
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has announced that the forthcoming local government elections are slated for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This proclamation, delivered by the Chairman of PLASIEC, Mr. Plangji Daniel Cishak, during a press conference at the commission’s headquarters in Jos on Thursday, adheres to Section 33(1) of the Plateau State […]
The Defence Headquarters has directed retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance to vacate the premises, citing disruptions to government activities. The protesters are demanding payment of their benefits, which they claim have been withheld due to the introduction of two separate salary charts for military personnel in 2024. The issue […]
GB Foods Nigeria’s brand Gino has announced a partnership with celebrity chef Hilda Baci to attempt the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice ever cooked. The historic cook-off, scheduled for September 12, will feature Baci preparing Jollof rice in a specially designed six-metre-wide pot. The partnership aims to celebrate Nigerian […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have pledged to deepen cooperation in the development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at […]
The Convenor of the BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamdele Atoyebi, has urged political appointees in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to prioritize empowering people over amassing wealth. Atoyebi made the call on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive programme hosted by the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), where the Minister of State for Education, Dr. […]
A 30-year-old economics graduate with a National Certificate of Education, Oluwatosin Adejumo, has recounted her journey to becoming employed by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, as a chef at the Osun State Government House. In an interview, Oluwatosin shared the poignant story of losing her mother, which rendered her unable to […]
