In a remarkable achievement, President Bola Tinubu has announced that remittances from Nigerians abroad reached an impressive $20.93 billion in 2024, dwarfing the nation’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by a factor of four. Speaking at the National Diaspora Day (NDD) celebrations and National Merit Award 2025 in Abuja, hosted...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Manu Garba as the Head Coach of the national U-17 men’s team, the Golden Eaglets, and Moses Aduku as the Head Coach of the national U-20 women’s team, the Falconets. According to a statement released on Friday by Ademola...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Spotify has named Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Fola and South African Afro House maestro Thakzin as the latest talents under its RADAR Africa initiative, spotlighting their transformative impact on Sub-Saharan Africa’s music landscape. In a statement released on Thursday, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- European Union (EU) has pledged €500,000 (approximately N886 million) in humanitarian assistance to address the plight of displaced populations in Benue State, Nigeria, amid a worsening crisis fueled by armed violence. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Public Affairs Officer...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its efforts geared towards curbing electoral fraud in Nigeria. This commendation was given in Gombe, Gombe State by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Gombe, Dr Sa’ad U. Idris when...
Head Coach Eric Chelle has finalized the 23-man Super Eagles B squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2 to 30. The team, led by captain Junior Nduka, includes key players like defender Sikiru Alimi and forward...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s decisive policy measures are designed to serve the best interests of Nigerians. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the administration’s commitment...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to dismantling structural bottlenecks towards laying a solid foundation for a self-sufficient refining ecosystem in Africa. Ojulari disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled “Building an African...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Super Falcons following their thrilling 2-1 victory over South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals. In a heartfelt message posted on her X handle, she praised the team’s strength,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed concern over Africa’s reliance on importing over 120 million tonnes of refined fuel annually despite its vast crude oil production. Speaking at the inaugural West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, hosted by the...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, hosted billionaire industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote at the State House in Abuja for a private discussion. Though details remain under wraps, the meeting underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to fostering private-sector-driven progress in the oil and gas industry. The talks come on the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the platform becomes fully operational by the first quarter of 2026. The directive was delivered during Tuesday’s fifth steering committee meeting at the State House, Abuja. The President was represented by his...
The long-awaited album from veteran singer and commentator, Freeman Chi, is now ready for consumption. The album which drops after a thorough review of the nation’s state of affairs, dwells majorly on hunger, insecurity. According to the singer, he is alarmed by the increasing wave of insecurity and hunger...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa. Michelle Alozie’s stunning late goal in the 94th minute sealed the win, sending the team into the final against...
Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved a $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for 2025-2026, alongside a N757 billion Federal Government Bond to clear pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as of December 2023. The approvals, which also include a 15 billion Japanese Yen loan, a 65 million Euro...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has said it remains confident of a strong performance in the 2027 general elections, undeterred by opposition efforts to undermine its progressive initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mr. Seye Oladejo, the Lagos State APC Publicity...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly refuted a report by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that criticized Nigeria’s foreign representation and ambassadorial appointments, labeling it as misleading and politically driven. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media...
Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has stated that there is currently no concrete evidence to support allegations that some state governments are diverting funds allocated to local governments. Chairman of the Committee on Inland Revenue Services at RMAFC, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, disclosed this in an interview with...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a fervent campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Nigerian stock market has recorded a significant gain of ₦152 billion, driven by increased investor interest in key stocks. The market’s bullish trend has extended the previous week’s four-day rally, with market capitalization rising to ₦83.393 trillion. The market capitalization opened at ₦83.241 trillion...