The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its earlier 10-day deadline on September 10. The decision followed a six-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, held virtually on Wednesday. The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, said […]

The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Finland in a deal valued at $1.07 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday. “The proposed sale will improve Finland’s capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with US and other allied […]

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to move swiftly on measures to further reduce food prices across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the directive focuses on ensuring safe passage of farm produce […]

The Anambra State Police Command has decorated 89 newly-promoted inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and also inducted them into the officers’ mess, symbolising their transition into the Officer Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The event, which was attended by senior officers of the Command, family members, and well-wishers, at the […]

The Federal Government has formally endorsed China’s newly launched Global Governance Initiative, describing it as a “timely and thoughtful contribution” to the strengthening of the international system. In a press release issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday, the FG expressed appreciation to the Government of the People’s […]

Federal Government says Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting 25 per cent growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan, remarked during a panel session at the ongoing Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy. The session was […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially published the country’s new tax reform laws in the national gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the legislation on June 26, 2025. The publication formalises a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal framework. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on […]

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes against the backdrop of growing ethnic tension, particularly among youths on various social media platforms, who […]

Less than four months to the close of the 2025 fiscal year, the implementation of the 2025 appropriation, the guiding document of public financing, may still not have commenced fully. Revelations from the meeting between the national economic managers and the House of Representatives, yesterday, suggested the Federal Government’s priority is still on the 2024 […]

United Nigeria Airlines has signed a landmark aircraft sales and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 737 and a global leader in affordable and reliable air travel, for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft within the year. Also, the airline will acquire an additional four Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday pledged to review demands from protesting Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State, following a peaceful demonstration at its national headquarters in Abuja. The protest was in response to the commission’s delay in implementing a Supreme Court-ordered delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri Federal […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, said the proposed fuel surcharge is intended to generate a dedicated fund for Nigeria’s deteriorating roads, not to add extra strain on households. Oyedele acknowledged public worries that recent tax reforms could worsen inflation but argued that improved road infrastructure is […]