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Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Rural Development, Poverty Eradication

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to increase investments in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure, stressing the need to improve the welfare of Nigerians. The President made the appeal on Thursday during the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja, following a presentation by […]

Google: Nigeria Records 320% Rise in App Downloads, Ranks Sixth Globally

Nigeria has experienced a 320 per cent increase in mobile app downloads over the past two years, ranking sixth globally in app uptake, according to Google. The West Africa Director for Google, Olumide Balogun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the country is undergoing a rapid digital transformation driven by mobile technology. […]

Appeal Court Confirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election as Ondo Governor

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has affirmed the election of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the 16 November 2024 gubernatorial poll. Delivering its ruling on Thursday, the three-member panel comprising Justices Nimpar Yargata, K.I. Amadi, and I.M. Sani unanimously dismissed appeals filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]

Tinubu Extends Customs Boss Adeniyi’s Tenure by One Year

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of service for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Adeniyi’s tenure—originally due to expire on 31 August 2025—has been extended to allow him consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives. Onanuga noted […]

Refinery Not For Sale – Why NNPC Says Selling Would Be a Strategic Mistake

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has dismissed speculation about the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing the facility’s rehabilitation and retaining it as a national asset. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made this clarification during a company-wide town hall at the NNPC Towers in […]

Northern States See Revenue Windfall Under Tinubu, Says Budget Minister

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has stated that northern states have witnessed significant fiscal gains under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as federal allocations to states rose by 116.17 per cent between May 2023 and June 2025. Speaking at a two-day interactive session in Kaduna hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial […]

FG Raises Scholarship Awards by 50% to Boost Access to Higher Education

The Federal Government has announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants for Nigerian students across all tertiary education levels, marking the most comprehensive reform of the national scholarship programme in over a decade. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday via a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account. […]

Can Indigeneship Be Redefined? Kalu Steps Back, Calls for Wider Consultation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has formally withdrawn the proposed Indigeneship Bill from the National Assembly, citing the need for broader public consultation and legislative engagement. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu explained that the decision followed extensive feedback from stakeholders, as well […]

FG Lauds Dangote Refinery’s World-Class Engineering, Youth Empowerment

The Federal Government has commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for its engineering excellence and commitment to youth development. During a visit to the refinery in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, praised both the infrastructure and the calibre of young Nigerians operating the facility. She described […]

Ribadu, CDS Outline Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

The Federal Government has outlined key achievements in its fight against insecurity since President Bola Tinubu took office, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa highlighting significant gains. Speaking in Kaduna during a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement, Ribadu described the security situation prior to […]

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