The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented a total of ₦23 million to two beneficiaries under its Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS), reaffirming its commitment to providing financial protection for Nigerian workers and their families in the event of workplace-related injuries or death. The cheques were presented at a brief ceremony held in […]
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has recorded a major milestone as the number of active oil rigs in the country has climbed to 44, marking a significant rebound from pandemic-era lows. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which credited the surge to strategic policy reforms, increased investor confidence, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, has distanced itself from the emerging opposition coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a clear statement of loyalty, both the governor and the state PDP hierarchy have rejected any insinuation of defection or alignment with the new political […]
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has stirred controversy with a bold accusation that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is aiding the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in hijacking Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise Television, Amaechi alleged that the current INEC leadership under […]
A fresh political controversy has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Dumebi Kachikwu, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has openly rejected a recent move by a coalition of opposition leaders to adopt the ADC as their platform for the 2027 general elections. Kachikwu denounced the coalition’s actions as illegitimate, describing it as […]
Prominent activist and vocal critic of government excesses, Aisha Yesufu, has come under intense scrutiny following her recent appearance alongside political figures she has consistently condemned on social media. Images and footage circulating online show Yesufu in close proximity to individuals widely accused of corruption, misgovernance, or complicity in state failures the very […]
In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have voluntarily stepped aside to allow former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola to lead the party’s new direction. This was revealed on Wednesday by the founding National […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria for its sweeping economic reforms and strides toward macroeconomic stability, following the conclusion of its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the country. In a statement released from Washington, D.C. on July 2, the IMF Executive Board praised both Nigeria’s monetary and fiscal authorities for implementing […]
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the Bitumen Development Commission, a move aimed at advancing the regulation, exploration, and development of Nigeria’s vast bitumen reserves. The bill, sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), scaled through its third reading during plenary on Wednesday, following the consideration and adoption of a […]
Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the 2023 Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign and now a Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has said that Atiku would have been a great president if elected. Bwala made the statement during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he reflected on his past […]
