Tinubu urges youths to dream big, sustain creativity and innovation in a competitive world
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, urged Nigerian youths to pursue their dreams of national and global relevance with courage and resilience, assuring that the Federal Government will support innovative endeavours. President Tinubu noted that creativity and…
Soludo commissions Protocol Lounge at Chinua Achebe International Airport
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, in his effort to boost the state’s aviation infrastructure and hospitality services, has officially commissioned the newly-constructed, state of the art Protocol Lounge at the Chinua Achebe International Airport located in Umueri, Anambra East….
ABSU mourns 100-Level student found dead in room
The Abia State University (ABSU) community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Michael Wonderful Nikeur, a 100-level student in the Department of Food Science and Technology. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, November…
UNICEF raises alarm as child malnutrition soars in Ebonyi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded a fresh alarm over the rising rate of child malnutrition, describing it as one of the most critical public health challenges confronting Ebonyi State. The concern was made on Monday in Abakaliki,…
NNPC Slashes Petrol Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced petrol prices at its retail stations in Lagos, Abuja, and other states by at least N20 per litre. Current pump prices now range between N895 and N965.In Lagos, the price dropped…
NLC to Hold Nationwide Protest December 17 Over Rising Insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on December 17 over insecurity in the country. This is contained in a communiqué issued on Monday at the end of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC)…
CBN Moves to Scrap Two Referee Requirements for Current Bank Accounts
CBN Moves to Scrap Two Referee Requirements for Current Bank Accounts Industry experts say scrapping the referee requirement would reduce friction, expand financial inclusion and bring Nigeria in line with global best practices, where digital identity tools not handwritten references…
President Traoré Sets the Pace for AES Biometric ID Card Adoption
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has officially become the first holder of the new AES biometric identity card, underscoring the alliance’s push for deeper regional integration. The card, which is valid for a decade, includes modern security elements that meet…
Cross River grants all civil, public servants 20-day Christmas, new year leave
The Cross River government has directed all civil and public servants in the state to proceed on a 20-day leave for them to participate fully in the forthcoming Christmas and new year festivities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
I am not contesting in 2027 — Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello
I am not contesting in 2027 — Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former Senator who represented the Ogun Central senatorial district between 2007 and 2011, has responded to rumours…