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Economy
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that NYSC provides services for the government and people of Lagos State worth over N14 billion annually. This is contained in a statement by Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations, on Monday. General Nafiu was quantifying, in minimum monetary value, ...
HEALTH
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo has donated emergency medical supplies worth millions of naira to his constituents in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State to help curb the recent cholera outbreak affecting several communities in the area. This is contained in a statement signed by Maryam Sanusi, Director Information and ...
ICT
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded plans to launch the National Digital Trustmark on October 17, 2025, as a major initiative to curb scammers and fraudulent activities within Nigeria’s online business landscape. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed the launch date during a press conference in Abuja. The Digital ...
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In a bid to curb scams and fraudulent activities in online businesses, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded plans to launch the Digital Trustmark on October 17, 2025. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the disclosure during a press conference on the National Digital Trustmark held in Abuja on Thursday. ...
News
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has reassured enhanced collaboration between the Corporation and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in addressing emerging risks and challenges within Nigeria’s banking sector. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs. Hawwau Gambo, Head of Communication ...
Education
The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Chris Piwuna has declared that its members have had “enough talks” with the federal government over the demands of the union for is members welfare and proper funding of Nigerian universities. Prof. Piwuna who spoke to Channels TV on Thursday morning reiterated the ...
Economy
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume has disclosed the government is rallying institution for public assets management, unlock significant non-tax revenues, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and attract private capital to close our huge infrastructure gap. He made the disclosure during his keynote address at the 31 Nigerian Economic Summit Group interactive ...
Economy
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards realizing its green growth agenda with the $100 million Orteva Carbon Project, a landmark initiative aimed at unlocking climate finance, generating carbon credits, and accelerating the country's transition to a sustainable economy. This was disclosed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the ...
News
The Federal Government has launched an independent data platform for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to ensure the timely and accurate rendition of solid minerals revenue data across states. The Commission said it is targeted at eliminating discrepancies in the figures submitted by government agencies and operators in the solid minerals sector. ...
News
A distinguished leader in African engineering, Engr. Joan Nweke, has called for infrastructure development across the continent to be anchored on solution-driven designs that empower communities, safeguard the environment, and drive sustainable economic growth. She made this assertion while speaking at the Continental Dialogue on Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Development during the 11th Africa Engineering ...
Health
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its regulatory oversight in the Federal Capital Territory with the closure of two Chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, The closer was done for flagrant violation of extant laws governing the sale, distribution, ...
Business Direct
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has achieved a comprehensive level of protection across the nation’s banking system, with deposit insurance covering over 98% of total depositors in all licensed banking categories. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, disclosed this information during the corporation’s special day event at ...
Economy
Nigeria recorded 4.23 percent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025, the country’s strongest economic expansion in a decade, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced. Speaking through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the maiden Northern Nigeria Investment & Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) 2025 in Abuja, Tinubu attributed ...
Economy
The Deputy National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), Engr. Dr. Bola Mudasiru, has disclosed that Nigeria loses N2.3 trillion annually to flooding and erosion, thereby affecting the transport system across the 36 states of the federation. Engr. Bola made the assertion during his technical paper presentation on the topic, ...
Entertainment
Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.The luxury SUV, recently released to the market, is valued at over $150,000 (N240 million), depending on specifications. The 2025 model features a new design and electric options, representing a significant upgrade from previous versions. In a ...
News
The Christians Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF) has organized a prayer session for the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, as she marked her 65th birthday anniversary today (Sunday). They praised her as an inspiration to women and a strong pillar of support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The session, which was hosted at ...
Business Direct
The Chinese Government has organized a stakeholders forum on 'Global Governance Initiative (GGI) to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Nigeria government which is targeted at enhancing business opportunities and promote economic growth and collaboration in Africa. The Programme which was themed: "Opportunities for China-Africa Cooperation under the GGI" was aimed at addressing global challenges, promote ...
Education
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has commissioned a new Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School (GSS) Nyanya, Abuja, on Wednesday. The project, funded by the China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC), marks the 15th Chinese Corner established in FCT schools since the initiative began in 2013. Speaking on behalf of the Chinese Embassy, the Cultural Counsellor, Yang ...
News
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for more economic diversification to meet realities in the country. This was contained in a statement signed by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations of the Commission, on Wednesday. The statement revealed that during a strategic retreat organised for members of the ...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration is committed to enforcing mandatory regulations for the National Identity Number (NIN) to ensure the proper identification and security of citizens. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the National Day of Identity 2025 in Abuja, the President ...
