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Pres. Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, at the State House, Abuja, where both leaders held a closed-door meeting. The Chadian leader arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 2:00 p.m., marking his first official visit to Nigeria since Tinubu attended his inauguration in N’Djamena on May 23, ...
Money market
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has noted that the 2026 edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) will translate diaspora resources to tangible investment opportunities at home. The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) is scheduled to take place from August 13 to 15, 2026, at the Apollo Convention Center in Toronto ...
Education
The Federal Ministry of Education has moved to counter misinformation circulating in online videos claiming that the Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Skills Acquisition Centre in Kano is not in use, clarifying that the facility is fully operational. In a press statement dated Apr. 1, 2026, the Ministry said the centre is running under its Technical and ...
Crime
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional centres across Lagos State, in a move aimed at decongesting custodial facilities and strengthening criminal justice reforms. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), who noted that the action was ...
Economy
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a world-class National Advanced Skills and Technology Park as part of efforts to fast-track Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-driven economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, disclosed this during a high-level meeting with a global investor group led by entrepreneur Isaac Chuks, founder ...
Economy
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC), scheduled to take place from August 13 to 15, 2026, at the Apollo Convention Center in Toronto (Mississauga), Canada. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who described the ...
Energy
The Presidency has attributed Nigeria’s relative insulation from global fuel supply disruptions to President Bola Tinubu’s naira-for-crude policy, specifically its implementation with the Dangote Refinery. In an article titled "Middle-East Crisis: How Tinubu’s Policy of Naira-for-Crude," Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, explained that the initiative launched on October ...
News
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, on Thursday presented cheques totalling N30M to families of police officers who died in service. The gesture, which marked Day 4 of Police Week in the state, was aimed at honouring the sacrifices of officers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, while ...
Money market
...as economy gains N4.65trn fresh capital injection The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially concluded its recapitalisation exercise, with 33 of the country's 38 banks successfully meeting the new minimum capital requirements. According to a joint statement from the Bank's Directors, the 24-month initiative generated a total of N4.65 trillion in new capital. This funding ...
security
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of additional security assets to Plateau State following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, March 31, saw unknown gunmen storm a popular bar in the area, leaving about 28 people dead and ...
Business
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the conclusion of its banking sector recapitalisation exercise, revealing that 33 out of 38 banks have met the revised minimum capital requirements. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the apex bank said the programme, which began in March 2024, has been completed following a 24-month implementation period. ...
