Senate to screen defence minister nominee Wednesday
Musa’s nomination followed the decision of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, to resign from his position due to health reasons.
CAPITAL FLIGHT: Tinubu vows to end Nigeria’s $200m aircraft maintenance drain
President Bola Tinubu, Tuesday, said his administration has concluded plans to curb the annual $200 million capital flight spent on overseas aircraft maintenance by domestic airlines, saying agreements have been signed with Boeing and Cranfield University to establish state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, MRO, facilities in the country.
Reps probe missing ₦30bn NSIPA funds, push for resumption of Social programmes
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into over ₦30 billion reportedly recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) between 2024 and 2025, amid concerns that delays in releasing the funds are stalling key poverty-alleviation initiatives.
FG launches $100m equity investment scheme to support Nigerian oil companies
The Federal Government has unveiled a $100 million equity investment scheme to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian companies in the oil and gas sector.
Man smashes nanny’s head for trying to escape his house
A man, identified as Emeka Nwangwu of Ibeku Opi in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, allegedly killed his nanny, Ulomma, on Monday after she attempted to escape from his house.
FG to Oil Firms: Nigeria must raise production to 3m barrels per day
The Federal Government has called on oil companies operating in Nigeria to fast-track project sanctions and ramp up field development, insisting that the country must significantly increase crude oil production to boost the economy and remain competitive in the global energy market.
NSCI to Tinubu: Matawalle a key figure in national security, northern stability
Following the resignation of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative, NSCI, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to retain the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, saying he has added value to national security and regional stability.
Emefiele Trial: No duress in defendant’s statements, EFCC tells court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday, told the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, that second defendant, Henry Omoile, voluntarily made his statements in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria
“The figure of Saint Augustine plays an important role as a bridge because in Algeria he is highly respected as a son of the nation”
Insecurity: Prioritise welfare, institutional reform in Amotekun, PDP tells Aiyedatiwa
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state, has asked governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to prioritise welfare and institutional reform in the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun before embarking on any new recruitment exercise.
NSITF staff pay WAEC fees for 20 Kuje inmates, donate food items, clothing
STAFF Fellowship of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on Tuesday paid West African Examination Council, WAEC, for twenty inmates of the Kuje Correctional Centre.
