The banking sector in Nigeria has undergone significant transformations since the inception of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The sector, which is a critical component of the nation’s economy, has witnessed notable reforms aimed at strengthening its resilience, enhancing its stability,…
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, was a member, House of Representatives in the 7th Assembly. In this conversation with NewsDirect, the grassroots political mobiliser spoke frankly about the Tinubu presidency, labour strike, Nollywood industry,…
…Education budget allocation slashed from 15-20% to 5.98% of national budget in 2024 — Report By Sodiq Adelakun As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day today, the nation’s education system remains in a state of crisis. The incessant attacks on schools,…
By Jeleel Olawale Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Tuesday flagged off distribution of funds to ward cooperatives societies in Ile-Ife. The cooperative societies are ward based in 332 wards in the state. The people in these ward based…
By Opeyemi Abdulsalam The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has played a crucial role in promoting the growth and development of the nation’s oil and gas industry. One of the key areas of focus for the agency has…
By Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the Managing Director of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammed Goni Alkali, have petitioned the Inspector General of Police to invite and possibly prosecute the leaders of a group…
…Commends NIWA for bringing Water Transportation Code to fruition By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi State.…
…Inaugurates Olu of Ilaro as Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas Stories by Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, called on members of the State Council of Obas to appeal to their members to desist…
By Adeyanju Esther In the wake of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, the nation confronts a serious reality as allegations of corruption and fraud loom large over several high-profile individuals, including under the tenure of Tinubu’s first year. These accusations strike at…
A High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order preventing 10 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from increasing tariffs. Presiding Judge Lewis Allagoa granted the ex parte order on Monday, June 10. According…
