Tinubu grants 30% debt relief to domestic airlines

In a major boost to Nigeria’s aviation sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved a 30 per cent reduction in statutory debts owed by domestic airlines, a move aimed at easing financial strain and sustaining operations amid rising fuel costs. At a meeting with government officials two days ago, key airline operators sought total debt relief … [Read more…]

Remi Tinubu Flags Off ECoN, Hails FMIST Minister, As Nigeria Ignites Innovation-to-Wealth Drive

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON today officially launched the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative in Kano, declaring it a bold national movement to convert Nigeria’s vast innovation potential into tangible economic prosperity. Expressing her delight at returning to Kano—a city she fondly recalled from her National Youth … [Read more…]

$1tn Economy: APC, WIS Partner to Convene World Leaders in Nigeria for Investment Summit

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in collaboration with the World Investment Summit have concluded plans to attract no fewer than 127 heads of state and government leaders across the world to Abuja for a two-day business economic summit to actualise President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to build a US$1 trillion economy by … [Read more…]

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036trn for March 2026

A total sum of ₦2.036 trillion, being the March 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared among the Federal Government, states, and local governments. The revenue was shared at the April 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation … [Read more…]

ECoN Launch to Hold Today in Kano, Targets Innovation, Wealth Creation

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), under the leadership of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Kano State Government and key stakeholders across the North West ahead of the official launch of the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) programme. The initiative is championed by the First Lady, … [Read more…]

CBN warns Nigerians against fraudulent messages

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday warned members of the public against fraudulent messages, emails and online communications falsely claiming to originate from the apex bank. The bank said the fake messages were designed to mislead the public and, in some cases, gain unauthorised access to personal accounts through malicious links and deceptive online … [Read more…]

Cross River reports COVID-19 case, as Health ministry assures of preparedness

The Cross River State Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, who made the confirmation while briefing journalists at the ministry’s headquarters at the state secretariat, Calabar, yesterday, said the case, which was confirmed on April 17, 2026, is the first … [Read more…]

Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, drops Edun, another, elevates Oyedele to Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has elevated Taiwo Oyedele to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy following a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. The reshuffle saw the removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, alongside Ahmed Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Leads Enugu Delegation to President Tinubu, Pledges Support for 2027

Political leaders from Enugu State on Tuesday pledged unalloyed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The leaders, representing the state’s seven million citizens, made this pledge when Governor Peter Mbah led them to a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The high-powered delegation included Minister of Innovation, Science … [Read more…]