Despite significant economic headwinds, including sharp currency depreciation and rising input costs, BUA Cement Plc recorded an impressive financial performance in 2024, with revenue soaring to N877 billion, up from N460 billion in 2023 nearly a 91% increase. The company’s success, revealed during its 2024 annual report presentation in Abuja, reflects a blend of strategic […]
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has firmly ruled out participating in any political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was announced during a press briefing held after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja. The resolutions from the meeting were signed by the National Chairman, Julius Abure, […]
Trade between Nigeria and Egypt has seen a remarkable surge, rising by 68.45% within the span of a year from $187 million in 2023 to $315 million in 2024 signaling a renewed momentum in economic ties between the two African powerhouses. The development was disclosed by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, on […]
Youth Minister Ayodele Olawande asserts that President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms will soon render Nigeria appealing enough for expatriates to consider returning. Olawande shared these insights with journalists during the coronation anniversary of Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure, over the weekend. He emphasized that the federal government is taking intentional measures to re-engage […]
The leadership crisis rocking the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has taken a new turn as the sacked president, Kabir Ibrahim, announced plans to challenge his removal at the Supreme Court. This follows the recent judgment by the Court of Appeal, which upheld an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court affirming […]
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been officially rebased to ₦205 trillion, up from the previous estimate of ₦80 trillion. The new figure reflects a 41.7% increase compared to the last rebasing exercise conducted in 2014. The announcement was made by the Statistician General of the Federation and CEO of the National […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday met with a group of retired police officers protesting poor welfare and their inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The meeting, which took place at the Peacekeeping Hall of the Force Headquarters in Abuja, followed a dramatic protest earlier in the day at the […]
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has articulated that Nigerians face heightened peril if occurrences of dengue fever, yellow fever, and other outbreaks remain unreported, thereby hindering accurate diagnosis. Dr. Idris elucidated this concern on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday. He expressed regret […]
The Labour Party (LP) has officially distanced itself from its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. Instead, the party has endorsed Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 contest. The announcement came during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting convened by the […]
Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has formally declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections, reaffirming his loyalty to the Labour Party (LP) and distancing himself from ongoing coalition talks among opposition forces. Speaking during a high-profile political gathering, Datti stated emphatically that while he has attended meetings and listened […]
