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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
By Tai Emeka Obasi Your Excellency, I write to you, once more, at a defining moment in your life and in the history of our nation. Moments like this are rare, and how they are handled often determines whether a man is remembered for what he achieved or for what he chose to give up … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Diaspora Nigerians and the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday joined in the call for the resignation of the INEC Chairman following the circulation of alleged pro-Tinubu tweets linked to him, staging a protest in the commission’s Lagos office and the United Kingdom Parliament, respectively. This is also as the Independent … [Read more…]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the release of its primaries timetable. The action is in line with the April 23 to May 30 window given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for parties to conduct their primaries.The big prize – the Presidential ticket – will be decided on May 15 and … [Read more…]