APC Predicts More Governors to Defect Ahead of 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting more state governors to join the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking at the party’s 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Bayelsa State, Yilwatda attributed the recent defections of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa […]
NIWA Cracks Down on Unauthorized Boat Operations to Enhance Waterway Safety
The National Inland Waterways Authority has announced an immediate ban on loading activities from unauthorized points across Nigeria, aiming to curb boat accidents and improve safety on the country’s inland waterways. According to NIWA’s Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji, the new directives are designed to address the growing concerns over waterway safety. The authority […]
Kwara Fire Service Contains Potential Disaster After Petrol Tanker Accident
A potentially catastrophic incident was narrowly averted on Tuesday evening when the Kwara State Fire Service responded swiftly to a petrol tanker accident along the Ilorin-Bode-Saadu-Jebba Expressway at Oko-Olowo. The tanker, carrying 45,000 liters of premium motor spirit, lost control around 6:36 p.m. due to a mechanical fault that caused brake failure. The […]
Obidient Movement Warns Against Proposed 5% Fuel Surcharge, Citing Economic Hardship for Nigerians
The Obidient Movement has expressed strong opposition to the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a 5% surcharge on fuel, warning that it would exacerbate the economic struggles of Nigerians. According to the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the policy, although well-intentioned, is destined to bring misery to the citizens. Tanko emphasized that […]
Nigeria to Closely Monitor Stablecoins, Digital Currencies
President Bola Tinubu has directed financial and capital market authorities to closely monitor the growing use of stablecoins and digital currencies in Nigeria. This move aims to address emerging challenges posed by the shift away from traditional banking systems and ensure the country’s financial sector remains adaptable and secure. The President emphasized the […]
Pension Committee Tasks PTAD on Gratuity Provisions and CSR Compliance
The House of Representatives Committee on Pensions has charged the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to prioritize gratuity provisions, capital project implementation, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Committee commended PTAD for its commitment to pension reforms and retirees’ welfare under the Defined Benefit Scheme. PTAD’s Executive […]
Anambra Strengthens Grassroots Healthcare with Recruitment of Community Health Workers
In a bid to address manpower shortages in the health sector, the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, has commenced the recruitment of Community-Based Health Workers. The exercise, which took place on Tuesday at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, […]
Lagos GDP Hits ₦14.85 Trillion in Q1 2025 Amid Slower Growth, Govt Calls for Inclusive Participation in 2026 Budget
The Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, on Tuesday disclosed that the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose to ₦14.85 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a real growth rate of 1.75 per cent. This marks a further slowdown from 3.01 per cent recorded in the fourth quarter […]
Federal Ministry Of Works Adopts Funding Prioritization Framework On Nnpcl Inherited Tax Credit Projects Nationwide
*PRESS RELEASE* *9TH SEPTEMBER 2025* Promotes Nigeria First Policy, Says Contracts Below ₦20 Billion To Be Done By Indigenous Contractors. As part of strategic plans towards sustainability in project funding and execution and in pursuance of the directive of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on strategic […]