The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state government to prohibit the sale and use of knockouts and fireworks during festive periods, citing their growing use as cover for criminal activities and the threat they pose to public safety. The call was made during plenary session on December 10 when Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi […]
In a landmark move aimed at strengthening private sector engagement and promoting regional economic integration, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote as the first-ever chairman of its newly established ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The announcement was made during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have formally entered a new phase of military collaboration with the signing of a comprehensive five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, aimed at enhancing bilateral security ties and strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities. The agreement was signed in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved five major memoranda from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, signaling a bold push to advance Nigeria’s industrialisation, modernise transport, and enhance infrastructure in Lagos. Among the approved items is the long-awaited Nigerian Industrial Policy 2025, a framework designed to guide the nation’s industrial growth […]
A dramatic scene unfolded in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed bitterly over a motion to investigate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for allegedly failing to remit a staggering ₦16 trillion in federal revenues. The usually orderly chamber quickly descended into shouting, arguments, and near physical confrontation as members disagreed […]
Nigeria has introduced a sweeping reform to centralise all federal revenue collections, marking the most ambitious upgrade to public finance management since the Treasury Single Account (TSA) was created nearly a decade ago. The initiative, unveiled by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, brings together key government financial systems — including the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to pursue bold ideas, think globally, and embrace innovation as a pathway to national growth. The president made the remarks during the unveiling of the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Platform and Grant Award Ceremony held in Abuja. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Tinubu described […]
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following findings of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial irregularities. The decision came after lawmakers adopted the report of the Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions, which had earlier been mandated to investigate a […]
Former Minister of Aviation and ex-senator, Stella Oduah, has been arraigned by the Federal Government over allegations of fraud amounting to ₦5 billion. Oduah was brought before Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, to face a five-count charge filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police escorts attached to serving ministers and other top government officials, in what appears to be a sweeping reform of security resource allocation within the Federal Government. Presidency sources confirmed on Wednesday that the directive was issued to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), […]