Dr Achi David Achi of the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Enugu Campus), has commended the executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Arch. Sunday Echono, for the successful inauguration of the Learn2Earn Tech-Hub in Otukpo, Benue State. The centre, which boasts world-class facilities, features state-of-the-art equipment and a well-furnished […]

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,493 per in the official foreign exchange market.

Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has said that he and other members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were committed not to bring shame to the party.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Rep. Terseer Ugbor, has called for massive reforestation and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices to tackle climate change and food insecurity in Nigeria.

The fiery and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo known as Baba Authority has pleaded with Nigerians to give the current administration a chance as the government is working hard to ensure the hardship faced by the people is resolved.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, granted bail to detained activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, to the tune of N10 million with one surety in like sum. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Musa Liman, held that the […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has outlined a strategic roadmap, centred on three pillars, to meet its revenue generation target of N25.2 trillion in 2025. Speaking at a Strategic Management Retreat in Abuja, yesterday, Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, identified the pillars as Capacity Building and Training; Infrastructure and Facility Enhancement; and Technological […]

By Henry Ojelu & Elizabeth Ngozi Chief Emefo Etudo, the lawyer representing alleged kidnapping kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, yesterday told a Lagos High Court in Ikeja that his client has repented from his criminal ways and has applied to the Lagos state government for mercy. Chief Etufo stated this after Evans pleaded not guilty […]

The European Union (EU), yesterday in Lagos, launched Eurocham Nigeria Institutional Development Support to strengthen Eurocham’s secretariat, expand advocacy, and enhance external engagement for its members. Eurocham represents the aggregate chambers of commerce for members of the EU and their partners in Nigeria. The €300,000 three-year grant is part of the EU’s effort to support […]

By Michael Tidi In an age when cultural heritage should be fiercely protected, it is utterly disheartening to witness a Warri son embark on a reckless mission to Switzerland—of all places—to publicly disgrace the sacred stool of the Olu of Warri, a throne that has stood since the 15th century. This audacious betrayal not only […]

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to resolving the challenges that led to the shutdown of operations at the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, over a decade ago.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – NORTHERN elders under the auspices of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Thursday, demanded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to release former Executive Secretary, ES, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Prof Usman Yusuf. The demand was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson, NEF, Prof Abubakar Jika Jiddere, where […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigeria Citizen Watch for Good Governance (NCWGG) has announced plans to mobilise against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in response to the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for 4th February. The NCWGG asserts that the NLC’s actions regarding the telecommunications tariff hike are detrimental to Nigeria’s economy. In a statement […]

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, has ordered a fresh hearing in a case by Alhaji Yekeen Idowu against Kitoye Pamela Akinwale, representing KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, over an alleged breach of contract and willful misconduct during the plaintiff’s travel from Germany to Nigeria in 2018. Trial judge, Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that the […]