The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged its full support for a landmark $400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiative to construct Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals processing plant in Nasarawa State. The project, spearheaded by Hasetins Commodities Limited, is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs nationwide. Minister of Solid Minerals […]
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi The naira for crude policy is one of the smartest and most realistic steps taken to fix Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. It is not just about money. It is a well-planned effort to grow local value, depend less on foreign currency, and strengthen our ability to refine oil here […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has fired back at former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido over his claims about President Bola Tinubu’s role in the struggle for the actualization of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Alake described Lamido’s assertions as “revisionist,” “false,” and “an attempt to rewrite history.” In a scathing […]
Nigeria’s biggest problem isn’t merely the absence of intelligent conversation—it’s the bold, unapologetic display of ignorance by some of our own people. Here’s a thought worth considering: What if the Oyo State Government transformed our numerous religious institutions into bilingual schools? These centers of worship could double as centers of learning, where our brothers […]
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the successful release of Daniel Onyishi, the state director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), who was abducted by gunmen on June 12. According to the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, Mr. Onyishi is currently in safe custody and receiving medical attention. The abduction […]
The Senate Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold public hearings on the proposed constitution amendments in all six geo-political zones of the country. The hearings, which will take place simultaneously in six different locations, aim to gather inputs from citizens on the proposed amendments to the country’s constitution. […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has emerged as the winner of the 4th Japanese Ambassador’s Karate tournament, held in Abuja. The FCT team took home a total of 15 medals, including 7 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Anambra State came in second place, with 6 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while […]
Former French midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he is in talks with a club, believed to be Monaco, as he seeks to revive his career after a doping ban. The 32-year-old, who has played for Manchester United and Juventus, spoke to French television on Sunday about his plans to return to the pitch. Pogba’s […]
Air Peace, the premier airline of Nigeria, is poised to initiate flights to London Heathrow Airport, following a protracted period of diplomatic negotiations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced this advancement through a statement on his official X page on Saturday. Keyamo revealed […]
President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of visa restrictions has imperiled 16 financially precarious private colleges in the United States, as detailed in a Forbes publication. These institutions depend heavily on international students, who constitute at least one-third of their total enrollment and contribute over half of their operating revenue through tuition. Consequently, they […]
