Let me begin with a few provocative hypotheses. 1 Most Nigerian doctors may, in economic terms, be multimillionaires—based on the value of the services they provide to the Nigerian economy.2 If their services were fully priced at their economic value, many could potentially generate revenues far above their current...
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Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has stated that Nigeria remained steadfast in its commitment to global climate action while advancing national development priorities, through the Climate Change Act, Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0), the National Adaptation Plan, the Energy Transition Plan, the National Clean Cooking Policy, the National Carbon...
The Government of The Gambia has announced plans to undertake a study tour of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as part of efforts to strengthen its newly established tertiary education funding agency. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja when Gambia’s Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the European Union’s (EU) decision to withdraw from observing Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the move as a troubling indication of declining confidence in the country’s electoral process. In a statement issued on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the growing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and commended the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The project, to be implemented through Bergmans’ subsidiary, AfriTrade CMP Limited,...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Lagos State Government to address flooding, improve water supply and sanitation as well as enhance the resilience of communities through sustainable infrastructure and collaborative interventions. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, gave...
FG launches inter-ministerial platform to boost family planning, human capital, national development
FG launches inter-ministerial platform to boost family planning, human capital, national development
Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development, aimed at strengthening whole-of-government coordination and harnessing Nigeria’s youthful population as a driver of sustainable national development. Inaugurating the Platform in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has commended the transformation of the Alaba International Market, describing it as a shining example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience. Speaking at the Gala and Award Night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos,...
Nigeria could have spent as much as N53 trillion on petrol subsidies and seen the naira depreciate to about N3,500 to the dollar if the Federal Government had not removed the subsidy regime and unified the foreign exchange market, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr...
Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, describing their fallout as the collapse of one of the greatest music brands ever produced in Africa. Speaking during an interview with Goldmyne TV on Saturday, the veteran...
Super Falcons’ defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came to an end on Sunday after Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their quarter-final clash. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute, giving Cameroon the lead and ultimately sending...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered on almost 100 per cent of the promises he made during the 2023 presidential campaign, saying Nigeria is experiencing tangible changes and is “back, and back in a powerful way.” Alausa made the...
Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15-year gas supply framework for UTM Offshore Limited, describing the decision as a major milestone that will accelerate industrial development in the Niger Delta and strengthen Nigeria’s gas economy. In a letter dated August 6,...
Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s aviation industry is on the brink of a major crisis, saying several local airlines could shut down within the next 30 days if urgent action is not taken. He made the remark during the launch of Pathways, Pilgrimage and Destiny,...
Supreme Council of Tijaniyya worldwide has condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the former leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic organisation in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the presidential media aide, Sunday Dare The statement said...
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised an alarm over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts domiciled with one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks. Atiku stated this in a statement issued on Friday in...
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred controversy after declaring that he would seek the intervention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the forthcoming Osun State governorship election is compromised. The award-winning singer made the remarks during a livestream with content creator Carter...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. The President...
Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, on Friday inaugurated former Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Also inaugurated are Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Mr Ilyasu Makinta and three others as members and non-executive directors, with Mr Abba Aliyu...