Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, criticized the recent disruption of Bureaux de Change (BDCs) operations by government agencies and security operatives in various urban centers across the country. He expressed his disapproval of the government’s actions on Sunday through posts on his Twitter handle. As part of measures to […]
The Qatari government has reversed its prior decision to reject the Nigerian government’s request for a Business and Investment Forum (BIF) during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the country in March. In a memorandum obtained by Daily Trust on Sunday, the Embassy of the State of Qatar informed Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]
Nigerians expressed satisfaction on Sunday with the removal of certain sanctions that had been imposed on the nation by the West African regional bloc after last year’s coup. In July of the previous year, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) implemented trade suspension and stringent sanctions following the military coup that ousted Niger’s […]
A non-profit organization focused on environmental conservation related to climate change, Revamp Rave Network (RRN), has urged African government bodies to integrate community perspectives into the formulation of climate change policies throughout the continent. Abimbola Abikoye, the founder and convener of the Coastal Rural Community Conference on Climate Change, conveyed this message during the opening […]
Onyema emphasized the need for travel agents to oversee the special student fares to prevent misuse by passengers. He revealed that these fares are designed to provide an easy and affordable means for students to travel during holidays and school resumption periods. He explained, “Many parents have been separated from their children, with numerous students […]
The government of Yobe State has established a committee comprising 24 members to put an end to the exportation of grains outside the country and tackle the issue of hoarding within the state. During the committee’s inauguration at the Government House in Damaturu, the state capital, Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana emphasized that the government, […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to develop procedures for the direct distribution of food items released from strategic reserves at the state and local government levels. A statement from Mr. Manzo Ezekiel, the Head of the Press Unit at the agency, clarified a […]
The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken measures to address the economic challenges facing the nation, including ensuring the availability of fertilizer for farmers and establishing Agro-Rangers to address insecurity on farms. The decision was made during the 139th meeting of the Council chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, held virtually on Thursday. Vice President […]
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned senior civil servants against exacerbating the challenging situation faced by Nigerians. This warning comes amidst public complaints about hardships triggered by the removal of fuel subsidy and monetary policy changes announced during the President’s inaugural speech on May 29, 2023. In a meeting with the Head of Service, The Body […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported significant achievements by the Nigerian troops in the past week. In various operational theaters across the country, the following outcomes were recorded: Terrorists Eliminated: 286 Terrorists Apprehended: 244 Kidnapped Hostages Rescued: 122 Perpetrators of Oil Theft Apprehended: 83 Estimated Sum Denied to Oil Thieves: N2.5 billion Additionally, the troops recovered […]