The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has achieved unprecedented revenue generation and contributions to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the federation. Revenues have steadily increased from N361 billion in 2022 to N501 billion as of December 2023, while remittances rose from N93.4 billion in 2022 to N131.2 billion by the end of 2023. In a […]
History was recently created with the formal launch of the Nigerian Police Veterans’ Foundation at the Police Service Commission Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The event was marked by grandeur and pomp, resembling a majestic eagle soaring amidst a sky adorned with the blue, yellow, and green colors of the Nigeria Police Force. Each moment […]
The United Nations (UN) strongly condemns the reported abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs), including many women, boys, and girls, in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The exact number of abducted individuals remains unknown but is estimated to be over 200 people. On February 29, members of a non-state armed group (NSAG) […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, provided an update on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) project, revealing that it is nearing 95% completion and is set to be inaugurated in May. Wike shared this information during a visit by the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Daniel Bertrand, in Abuja. The […]
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kaduna State has provided food items and financial assistance to the widows and orphans of their deceased members. Alhaji Tanimu Aliyu Zaria, the State NURTW Chairman, stated that this initiative aims to alleviate the economic challenges faced by the beneficiaries, including elderly members, during these challenging […]
Just four days following the invasion of warehouses by irate FCT residents, President Bola Tinubu has directed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to initiate emergency measures for the distribution of grains to residents, aiming to alleviate their living conditions. Tinubu issued this directive in a memorandum to the FCT Minister on Tuesday, urging the establishment of […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently endorsed executive directives concerning reforms in the oil and gas sector. This strategic initiative aims to establish a conducive environment and eliminate barriers to investment in Nigeria. According to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the decision was prompted by the imperative need […]
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, emphasized that the call for restructuring should be rooted in economic viability, not just political expediency. Speaking in Lagos after receiving the 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership, he underscored the importance of economic and financial sustainability as crucial conditions for political viability. Adesina […]
The Ekiti State government has initiated an inquiry into reported instances of attacks on doctors and other healthcare workers at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). The Ekiti State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated in a release yesterday that swift action had been taken in response to assaults on […]
Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State administered the oath of office to sole administrators for the 21 local government areas of the state on Tuesday. These administrators were appointed after the elected chairmen’s tenure expired on February 5. Governor Idris urged them to be more connected to their communities and ensure the delivery of democratic […]