President Tinubu Confers a Posthumous National Honour on Taoreed Lagbaja
President Tinubu has awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour to late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja.
President Tinubu has awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour to late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja.
Cholera is suspected as the cause of the mass death in Sudan’s besieged town of al-Hilaliya amid ongoing conflict.
Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 33.88% in October, from 32.7% in September, marking a second month of increases.
The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the EFCC Act, affirming its legality without state ratification.
The NJC has cracked down on judicial misconduct, recommending compulsory retirement for two judges over age falsification, suspending two other judges for misconduct.
FG and World Bank are collaborating on the SURWASH programme, aiming to deliver clean water access to Nigerian households.
WHO has projected that Africa’s diabetes cases could reach 54 million by 2045, demanding urgent healthcare reforms. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said without urgent interventions, the number of
Nigeria’s National Urban Development Policy is set to build self-sufficient, climate-resilient cities, aiming for 70% urban population by 2050.
Nigeria is targeting full digitalisation of Nigeria’s 774 local governments by 2027, enhancing access to digital services.
Power Minister Adelabu has insisted that Nigeria must move from dialogue to action to resolve its enduring power crisis.
The IMF has revealed that children in resource-rich African countries face four years less life expectancy and higher poverty risks.
ENigeria’s oil production has hit 1.8 million BPD, marking the highest in years, with an ambitious year-end target of 2.5m bpd.
President Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, urging dedication and patriotism in service.
The Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely with immediate effect.
German Consul General Börner stressed media freedom’s importance, noting Nigeria’s 112th press freedom rank and warning of journalism’s risks from government interference.
The Federal Executive Council approved Nigeria’s 2025-2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the federal budget at ₦47.9 trillion.
Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has called for overdue NNPC investigation and forensic audits in the power sector before any government funding.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants, promoting worker welfare.
Governor Okpebholo has ordered all Edo State accounts frozen, warning heads of MDAs and banks to comply immediately.
Governor Otti has assured local and international businesses of a great experience at the inaugural Aba International Trade Fair.
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