National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has successfully enrolled more than 20 million Nigerians in its health insurance scheme, a significant step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. According to Alhaji Acting Zonal Coordinator for the North Central Zone (Kwara, Niger, and Kogi), Adamu Abdullahi, this milestone reflects...
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A Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, Citizens for Equality and Good Governance Nigeria (CEGGN), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end the incessant attacks on the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, by those it described as unpatriotic individuals who...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Shettima highlighted Tinubu’s strategic efforts to reposition the nation’s...
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to achieve a daily gas production of 10 billion Standard Cubic Feet (SCF) by 2030, according to Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. In a statement issued by Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the...
Nigeria is positioning itself to join the ranks of the world’s top 50 AI-ready nations, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman. Speaking at the Colloquium on AI Policy in Nigeria, themed: _“Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for National Development”_ in Abuja on...
Stakeholders in the social health insurance sector have held a dialogue on resource mobilisation and its implications on healthcare financing in the country. The dialogue which attracted many participants including the Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) was also attended by the Executive...
Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has encouraged its members to devise extra means of earning income in order to survive in the face of current economic hardship in the country. A Communique issued at the end of the association’s 24th Biennial conference and Scientific Meeting held at ‘Yar...
Defence Headquarters announced that Nigerian Armed Forces eliminated numerous terrorists, apprehended 85 suspects, and rescued 66 kidnap victims across various operations in August. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, shared these updates during a Thursday briefing in Abuja. In the North East, Operation Hadin Kai troops neutralized...
Lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Desmond Elliot, has called on residents to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu led administration, assuring them of significant progress and better days ahead. Speaking at the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting themed “ _Governance in Action:...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave. The presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. The statement said the vacation will last 10 working...
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially endorsed eTranzact International Plc as a certified provider for its nationwide e-invoicing initiative, building on their prior collaboration in VAT automation under the Tax Administration 2.0 framework. Head of Corporate Communications at FIRS, Adeyemi Opene, announced on Thursday that this approval solidifies...
In preparation for the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda, Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner Baba Azare has promised comprehensive security measures to ensure a safe and seamless event. Speaking at a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, Azare emphasized the police force’s readiness to...
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Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has described the establishment of the Flight Data Centre by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as a clear declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to aviation safety. The DGCA made this assertion today while declaring open a one-day training workshop for frontline managers...
Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has allocated over N90 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support tuition and living expenses for approximately 400,000 students in tertiary institutions nationwide. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation...
Presidency has reported a remarkable surge in Nigeria’s non-oil revenue, attributing the growth to strategic reforms aimed at enhancing fiscal stability, tax compliance, and digital tax administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Presidential spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga shared insights from President Bola Tinubu’s address to a...
United States has committed $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to enhance food and nutrition initiatives in Nigeria, according to a statement released by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. This significant contribution aims to deliver critical food and nutrition aid to vulnerable...
Nigeria’s Women’s Premier League champions, Bayelsa Queens, secured their spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers final with a hard-fought victory. On Tuesday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian team triumphed over Burkina Faso’s USFA with a 2-1 scoreline. USFA struck first, as Comfort Yeboah found...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged tertiary institutions to accelerate the verification and approval of student loan applications to ensure timely disbursement of funds. This call to action aims to address delays impacting students’ access to institutional fees and upkeep allowances. In a statement, the Director of Strategic...
An investigation into Colin Ikin’s operations in Southern Kaduna reveals a troubling pattern of alleged bribery, forged documents, and community manipulation that mirrors his catastrophic corporate history in Australia—raising urgent questions about Nigeria’s mining oversight. In the mineral-rich hills of Southern Kaduna, where lithium and nickel deposits lie beneath...