Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has the required competence towards making Nigeria great again, stating that the Institute’s current reputation projects would reposition the nation for global competitiveness. Stressing the importance of perception and reputation in nation-building during his...
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Nigeria’s Minister for Mines prides himself on his recent re-election as Chairman of the newly formed Africa Minerals Strategy Group, established by African Ministers of Minerals and Mining to foster cooperation among African nations in the development of critical minerals. Minister Alake is a former journalist and close friend of...
Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal...
In recent years, Nigeria has become one of the most active markets for crypto casinos. The widespread adoption of mobile internet and growing trust in digital currencies has created a favourable environment for operators offering cryptocurrency betting and gaming. Among them stands out BC Game NG, which has gained...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims across Nigeria to commence the search for the crescent moon that would mark the end of Ramadan 1447AH and the beginning of Shawwal.This is contained in a press...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has disbursed more than N206 billion to students in 270 institutions nationwide, within 23 months of its launch by President Bola Tinubu. The latest figures, which indicate its growing impact in expanding access to tertiary education, show that 1,751,669 applications have been received since...
Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. The Minister spoke on Sunday in London...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty. President Tinubu, who spoke after the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the...
Former presidential candidate and political leader, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over a new report highlighting Nigeria’s growing poverty crisis. In a statement on his official channels, Obi referenced a policy study released by Agora Policy, supported by the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme and the United...
The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported attack on the office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as a serious assault on democratic values in the country. Reacting to the...
President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, President Tinubu, in the...
United Kingdom (UK) government has released the programme for the state visit of President Bola Tinubu scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will include bilateral meetings, ceremonial events and engagements with members of...
Early this week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for what may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of his Presidency. It will be the first time a Nigerian leader will be berthing on the banks of the Thames on a...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that empowering women with mechanized farming tools is critical to boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening food security and expanding economic opportunities across Nigeria. The governor stated this in Kaduna during the celebration of International Women’s Day organized by the Women in Mechanized Agriculture...
Recent developments in Owerri, Imo State, where residents reportedly resisted activities linked to the City Boys Movement during an “empowerment” event, offer an important lesson for political actors across Nigeria. The incident reflects a growing public frustration with the persistent misuse of the concept of empowerment in the country’s...
Nigerians have received the shocking news from the legendary Segun Odegbami, on the passing of his former team mate, Henry Nwosu, the youngest of the victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations squad, now known as AFCON. It will be recalled in that encounter, Nigeria beat Algeria 3-0, with 2...
The solution is an urgent subversive engagement. There is no time left. The general election is barely nine months away. And there is as yet no credible opposition in sight. The proposed rival ADC remains a pipe dream weighed down by the gigantic ambitions of its dreamers and proponents....
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the official schedule of activities for the conduct of our party’s 2026 nationwide congresses and National Convention. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the party’s National Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The statement said the process forms part of...