Arewa youths hail Buhari’s impact over youth devt, public service
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AREWA youths under the auspices of Arewa Youth Parliament, AYP, yesterday, hailed the Special Assistant to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Hon Bashar Buhari, over impact on youth development, empowerment and public service in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto States. The Speaker, AYP, Comrade Hassan Umar Ladan, on behalf […]
NANS slams Power minister over call for electricity tariff hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned recent remarks by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, regarding the proposed hike in electricity tariffs, describing the minister’s position as insensitive and a failure of leadership.
Washington to host 2027 NFL Draft – Trump
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington will host the NFL’s 2027 Draft, in the latest sign of warming relations between the league and the US leader after decades of animosity.
FEC approves bill to establish National Cocoa Management Board
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Monday, approved the draft bill for the establishment of the National Cocoa Management Board, NCMB, indicating a major step towards revitalising Nigeria’s cocoa industry. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the […]
IT business analyst to the rescue: Ensuring NOGICD compliance in Nigeria’s oil & gas sector
By Mogbojuri Babatunde As the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) marks 15 years of progress, the oil and gas sector in Nigeria reflects on a journey defined by increasing local participation, regulatory reforms, and technological transformation. The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, enacted in 2010, has been central to […]
Customs begins processing of form M via B’Odogwu platform
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the pilot phase of processing Form M through its new Unified Customs Management System, known as the B’Odogwu platform, across all commands.
Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action
Rite Foods Limited has once again resorted to legal action—this time targeting Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited over its Pop Power Energy Drink, alleging trademark infringement and imitation. This follows a familiar pattern: in 2021, Rite Foods filed a similar suit against NBC’s Predator Energy Drink, which the Federal High Court dismissed as baseless. Such repeated […]
Ex-French interior minister Darmanin apologises for 2022 Champions League fiasco
Ex-French interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Monday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for the policing operation at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
FG advocates legal framework for MSME support system
The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has called for the establishment of a legal framework to back the operations of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) across Nigeria. Enoh said this at the induction ceremony of the newly certified BDSPs organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on […]
Olympic 100m medallist Kerley denies battery, admits to ‘altercation’
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has denied he was arrested as claimed for battery but because he exercised his right to remain silent until his lawyer was present after a “physical altercation”.
Matawalle hails Tinubu’s reforms, says Nigeria’s future bright
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for what he described as his transformative reforms. Matawalle said that Tinubu’s initiatives will pave the way for a brighter future for Nigeria. Matawalle, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that Tinubu’s reforms would pave for him to secure […]
Court to hear suit filed by scavengers, beggars against Wike May 29
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, until May 29 for hearing.
Tinubu bans procurement of foreign goods produced locally
“No MDA will be allowed to procure foreign goods or services already available locally without a written waiver from the BPP”
VeryDarkMan has not been charged to court yet – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has not yet been formally charged to court.
Stakeholders unite to champion workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria
In commemoration of International Workers’ Day, Project Enable Africa brought together key stakeholders from across sectors to push forward the agenda of workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Since 2024, Project Enable Africa has used the annual celebration not just to recognize the contributions of workers but also to champion equal opportunities […]
Inclusive devt ‘ll remain a mirage if security is not prioritised — Oborevwori
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, said inclusive development would remain a mirage without prioritizing security. He emphasised that strengthening internal security mechanisms were pivotal to fostering sustainable economic growth, noting that peace and safety attract investment and promote development across sectors. Oborevwori stated this at Government House, Asaba […]
