The Federal Fire Service has revealed that Nigeria recorded the loss of 100 lives and properties worth N67.1 billion to fire outbreaks in 2024. The service also said 30,890 lives and…
America Returns $52.88m linked to ex- Nigerian Minister
News Update THE Nigerian government has received $52.88 million in assets linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, which were recovered from the United States Speaking during the signing of MoU, the…
Abimbola Owoade emerges Alaafin of Oyo
News Update Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The development comes two years after the death of Oba…
2027: Why Tinubu may not survive —Shehu Gamma
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Shehu Gabam, has hinted on why President Bola Tinubu may not survive till 2027. Gabam said previous presidents who encountered issues within…
Inflation may drop to 27% by December – Report
Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to decline to 27.1 per cent by December 2025, according to the latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. This forecast offers a ray of hope…
Ivory Coast’s president eyes fourth term
News Update Alassane Ouattara, the president of Ivory Coast, says he is considering seeking a fourth term. However, the 83-year-old clarified that he had yet to decide. The president spoke on Thursday…
Nigerian Governor approves employment of health workers
News Update Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has approved the employment of 424 health workers. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General of Press and…
FG Speaks On Next Minimum Wage Increase For Nigerian Workers
News Update THE Nigerian government has announced a new policy to shorten the review period for the national minimum wage. Instead of waiting five years, the review will now happen every two…
Dollar, Other Foreign Currencies To Naira Rates, Friday
News Update As of January 10, 2025, the Nigerian Naira (NGN) has continued to experience some level of volatility against the US Dollar (USD), while this has been the norm for decades…
Insecurity: Nigeria, China plan collaboration on military training, arms production
The Federal Government says it is deepening its security partnership with the People’s Republic of China for local arms production and military training. It says this forms part of its broader…