The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting research, innovation, and skills acquisition as critical drivers in addressing poverty, climate change, and food insecurity in Nigeria. Minister of State for Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Sununu, gave the assurance on Saturday at the third Annual Scientific Conference and Alumni General Meeting […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday inaugurated a state-of-the-art leather processing and manufacturing hub in Mushin, describing it as a major step toward industrialisation and job creation in Nigeria. The facility, formally commissioned by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her three-day official visit to Lagos, is projected to create 10,000 direct jobs […]
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such a move could erode critical support for the ruling party in the North. The warning was contained in a statement issued in […]
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Sylvester Enemo, in connection with the gruesome killing and dismemberment of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Enemo, in Ilorin. The incident, which occurred last Thursday in Temidire community, shocked residents after the mutilated body of the 39-year-old woman was discovered in a bush behind her residence. […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the management and staff of The Nation newspaper following the death of Assistant Editor Evelyn Osagie. Osagie, 49, passed away last Sunday after a short illness. In a statement, President Tinubu described Osagie’s death as a significant loss, highlighting her exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ₦2.001 trillion for the month of July 2025, with oil-producing states receiving ₦120.36 billion as part of the 13 per cent derivation fund. According to figures released after the FAAC meeting in Abuja, the revenue shared among the three tiers of government came […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has warned political appointees benefiting from his administration but remaining silent while coordinated attacks against the government spread on social media. In a statement that has stirred reactions both online and offline, the governor said those who receive financial support from the administration yet fail to defend […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly dismissed recent comments by Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, describing his criticisms of its opposition coalition as “personal opinions” that do not reflect the true state of political developments. Baba-Ahmed, who contested as the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 general election, had earlier in […]
Four of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures — Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu — have been named in Forbes’ latest list of global billionaires, reaffirming their status as some of Africa’s wealthiest and most influential entrepreneurs. Aliko Dangote, the founder and chairman of the Dangote Group, maintained his position as Africa’s […]
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the heavy toll of malnutrition on Nigeria’s economy and human capital, disclosing that the country loses more than $1.5 billion every year to the crisis. Officials described the situation as a national emergency, warning that the scale of the losses threatens both development and future growth. Government […]
