By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to his longtime friend and political ally, Senator Abu Ibrahim, as the veteran lawmaker marks his 80th birthday, describing him as “a brother, a principled statesman, and a trusted ally whose loyalty and service to Nigeria have...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has set up a Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee in a bid to harness the gains of its ongoing Stakeholders’ consultations andengagements to better reposition the Fund. Inaugurating the Committee on behalf of the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that the Federal Government is currently evaluating applications from 170 foreigners seeking Nigerian citizenship. Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure via his official X handle (formerly Twitter) — @OlubunmiTunjiOjo — in a midnight post. According to him, the...
Executive Vice President of Downstream at NNPC Limited, Dr. Mumuni Dagazau, says Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector is experiencing a major transformation powered by deregulation, foreign exchange reforms, and stronger industry collaborations. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth...
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, says the Federal Government will fully support Dangote Refinery in achieving its 1.4 million barrels-per-day refined products target. Lokpobiri said this on Monday in Lagos during his welcome address at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week. The theme of the...
Celebrated Nigerian singer and entertainer, Davido has revealed Akwa Ibom as the premier destination for his highly anticipated music concert, citing the state’s world-class facilities as the decisive factor behind this strategic choice. Davido in his remark at a pre-concert reception hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno...
The Faith and Freedom Africa (FFA) has called on Nigerian Government to respect and protect every citizen’s right to freedom of religion as enshrined in Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaking at a one-day colloquium held during a weekend at Blue Nile Suites, Jalingo, FFA Country Coordinator, Felix...
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has officially commenced its direct flight service from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport, marking a significant leap forward for the nation’s aviation industry. The inaugural flight departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and is expected to land at London...
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed that Chinese firms have committed over $1.3 billion to lithium processing projects across the country, underscoring growing international confidence in Nigeria’s mining reforms. Alake made this known while addressing participants at the 2025 China Mining Conference in Tianjin,...
Nigeria witnessed cryptocurrency transactions worth over $50 billion between July 2023 and June 2024, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, expressing concern that despite the massive flow of funds through digital assets, only a...
The PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship has concluded its latest training programme with the induction of new fellows in Ilorin, Kwara State, despite facing severe security challenges that tested the organisation’s resilience and commitment to youth empowerment. The event, held at the PRNigeria Centre, was overshadowed by the kidnapping of...
Africa’s biggest oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is gearing up for a monumental upgrade that will nearly double its daily production capacity — from 650,000 barrels per day (BPD) to a staggering 1.4 million BPD within the next three years. When the expansion is complete, the facility will...
In a quest to expand its global Presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has established a new examination Centre in London, United Kingdom. NECO Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi who unveiled the new Centre in London, explained that the NECO SSCE Centre with Barnfield Education Ltd (BEP Education)...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid glowing tribute to the late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor Ms. Emem Nnana Usoro, describing her as a woman whose life exemplified grace, faith, and service to humanity. He noted...
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have reached the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The team secured the spot after a dominant 4-0 victory over Samoa, with Queen Joseph scoring twice, Captain Shakirat Moshood converting a penalty, and Azeezat...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a commanding step toward qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating the Benin Republic 2–0 in the first leg of their qualifier match held on Friday in Lomé, Togo. The nine-time African champions started brightly, nearly taking the lead in...
President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Elisa de Anda Madrazo, has congratulated Nigeria for being removed from the grey list. She said Nigeria has demonstrated strong political will and inter-agency collaboration in combating financial crimes over the last two years under President Bola Tinubu, since the country was...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The FATF announced the delisting at its Plenary in Paris, France, today. The FATF is the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The announcement formally...
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has mourned the passing of the renowned political scientist, Prof. Jonah Elaigwu, describing him as one of Benue’s brightest minds and a pillar in Nigeria’s academic landscape. Prof. Elaigwu, who passed away on July 22 in Jos, Plateau State, was laid to...
The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that his witnesses will arrive from across the globe — including Ethiopia, Kenya, and the United States — to testify in his ongoing terrorism trial. Appearing before Justice James...