Zamfara State Goverment has signed Executive Orders for the establishment of an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification, quality assurance, health, and security in the State. Governor signed the Executive Order on Tuesday and also launched the distribution of national curricula to public schools during a meeting with education stakeholders at the […]
United States President Donald Trump has pledged continued American support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism in a letter to President Bola Tinubu, praising his leadership and commitment to tackling insecurity. The letter, dated July 6 and released on Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, was sent in response to an earlier correspondence from Tinubu, although […]
France has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s sustainable development, with the French Development Agency (AFD) investing more than €3.3 billion in 57 projects spanning 23 states, targeting critical sectors such as water, power, transport, climate resilience and skills development. The investment, announced as France marked its National Day, underscores the growing development partnership between both […]
The Abia State Government has approved the establishment of six modern greenhouses across the state’s three senatorial zones as part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to boost year-round food production, strengthen food security and modernise agriculture. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive […]
Nigeria has called for deeper cooperation with Germany in economic development, security, renewable energy, digital innovation and regional peace as both countries seek to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Wednesday while receiving Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, and his delegation […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has chosen a cautious approach to inflation management by retaining the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent. Justifying the decision, the Governor of the CBN and Chairman of the MPC, Yemi Cardoso, pointed to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, […]
The Federal Government has reduced the fees charged for textbook assessment and ranking in Nigeria, while also directing that publishers who paid the previous rates be refunded. The development was announced by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) as part of efforts to support publishers and other stakeholders ahead of the commencement of […]
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected a bid by online publisher and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to tender uncertified documents in his trial for allegedly defaming President Bola Tinubu. The judge, on Wednesday, declined the application after Sowore’s lead counsel, Olumide Fusika (SAN), […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exonerated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, from any involvement in its ongoing investigation into an alleged visa fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency clarified that Kemi Nandap is not a suspect in the case and has not been implicated in any aspect […]
The House of Rep resentatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill seeking the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they might adopt the Senate-passed version of the legislation with only minor adjustments. Speaking at the meeting of the House Committee on Constitution Review yesterday, the Deputy Speaker of the House […]
