Food prices rise in March 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beef, rice, beans, white garri, yam, and other food items increased in March 2024. The […]
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New minimum wage announcement on May Day not feasible – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) President, Mr Festus Osifo, has said that the much-awaited new minimum wage may not be announced on […]
Tinubu to judiciary: Undertake reforms for functional justice system
President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth. Tinubu […]
FG plans to achieve 6000 megawatts by end of 2024 – Minister
Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of […]
U.S. unveils global food security strategy plan for Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has said the U.S. Government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for […]
Minister commends Nigerian delegates to global robotics competition
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has commended the team representing Nigeria at the global robotics […]
President Tinubu describes Ezeife as true Nigerian at burial
President Bola Tinubu has described the former governor of Anambra, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, as a true son of the soil who fought for the peace […]
Children in child labour stood at 39.2% in 2022 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says that 24,673,485 children, accounting for 39.2 per cent of all children aged five to 17 years old […]
FG pays N205bn electricity subsidy, as DisCos withhold ₦50bn in Q3 2023 – NERC
The Federal Government paid about ₦205bn as electricity subsidy in the third quarter of last year, according to data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity […]
TCN restores national grid after fire incident at Afam power station
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has fully restored the national grid after Monday’s fire incident at the Afam power […]
10th anniversary of abducted Chibok girls: UNICEF calls for action to secure children’s education in Nigeria
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As Nigeria marks 10 years since the mass abduction of Chibok schoolgirls in the Northeast, the United Nations Children’s […]
Nigeria Customs Service bolsters collaboration with Benin Republic counterpart
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – In an effort to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic […]
Why we banned sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap in Nigeria – NAFDAC
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has given more insight on why it banned the […]
Nigerians urge FG to unify proposed three national ID cards
Some Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to unify its proposed three new national identity cards, slated to launch in May this year. […]
Publish loan agreements by Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari – SERAP tells Tinubu
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct appropriate ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) […]
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
Tinubu says executive, legislature collaboration will secure national development goals
President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal, state governments and members of the National Assembly to […]
Bishop Kukah to Nigerians: Use your power, authority to impact humanity
Bishop Mathew Kukah, Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has called on Nigerians to use positions of power and authority to impact, and […]
Forum calls for new Nigerian Constitution, implementation of 2014 Confab report
The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has called for drafting of a new Constitution for the country and the implementation of other recommendations in […]
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi projects N1.67 trillion as Return of Investment in 15 years
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has projected a Return on Investment (ROI) of around N1.67 trillion in 15 years on the […]