Nigeria’s music industry is now generating an estimated $600 million in annual revenue, and is projected to more than double in size over the next decade, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has said. The revelation comes from a foreword Musawa wrote for Basslines to Billions: Nigeria’s Music […]
The BAT Ideological Group has celebrated the first anniversary of Alhaji Tanko Yakassai as Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, describing his leadership as impactful and exemplary. Convener of the group, Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi, praised Yakassai for his humility, openness to ideas, and willingness to acknowledge and address personal shortcomings. According to Atoyebi, these qualities […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled a new digital Pre-Enrolment Portal aimed at fast-tracking the National Identification Number (NIN) registration process and easing congestion at enrolment centres across the country. In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the Commission said the portal allows applicants to securely […]
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reportedly initiated plans to impose charges on generator owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over noise pollution, a move that is already generating controversy among residents and business operators in Abuja. A notice issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) was recently sighted at a […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the two warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a troubleshooting meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, which is currently underway, has the Tanimu Turaki-led faction and the Nyesom Wike-backed Abdulrahman Mohammed faction. Some of those who accompanied Turaki are members […]
The Ogun State Government has suspended the ongoing procedure to select a new Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, effectively annulling the process that had already begun within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The development was confirmed by the Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, during a telephone interview. He disclosed that […]
Four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, further deepening the realignment of political forces in the state. The lawmakers who switched allegiance are Manuchim Umezuruike of Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency, Boniface Emerengwa representing Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency, Awake-Inombek Abiante of […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has expressed deep concern over what he termed a deliberate and well-coordinated wave of insecurity afflicting Nigeria, accusing shadowy forces of intentionally destabilising the nation through acts of terrorism, banditry and insurgency. Akpabio made the remarks on Thursday during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the 36 state governors to comply fully with the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy by ensuring the direct release of statutory allocations to local councils. The President gave the directive on Tuesday while speaking at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Nigeria is facing fresh challenges in the global oil market as about 20 million barrels of its crude oil scheduled for December and January loading remain unsold, traders have disclosed. According to market sources quoted by Reuters, the unsold volumes highlight growing difficulties for West African crude producers, including Nigeria and Angola, as they […]
