President Bola Tinubu said yesterday the Federal Government hopes to bring down the price of food and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies through the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company in the new year.

In physical terms and, perhaps, its sheer lack of social character and cohesion, Nigeria has been described memorably as a mere geographical expression. But as an anthropomorphised social formation, she could well be compared to a woman, victim of multiple rapes and mental torture, that is eventually shot and left for dead by a deserted […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday insisted on the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly for passage to enable all key national stakeholders to be part of the process.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja     The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, yesterday directed companies operating in the   oil and gas industry to take measurable steps to reduce of greenhouse emissions in the industry.     The Commission in a policy template on decarbonisation and energy sustainability in Nigerian upstream oil and gas sector signed by the […]

The victim is a commercial sex worker, who was lured to the suspects’ Abeokuta, Ogun State residence and killed

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said he never declared war on all native doctors, but on those involved in criminal activities

The Aleoba Descendants of Udo and Jakpa Communities in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have apologised to Pa. Higson Oporokun over the denouncement of his action as the Olare-Ebi of Ologbotsere family and the Olare-Aja of Jakpa community in an alleged attempt to institute legal action against His Majesty, Ogaime, Atuwatse III, the […]

Yesterday, Tuesday  December 31, marked the end of year 2024. For most Nigerians, it was obviously a chequered year characterised by the good and the not-so-good; a year of mixed progress and problems.  The year began with Nigerians full of hope that the new Federal Government inaugurated in May 2023 would live up to the […]

By Yinka Kolawole   The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has charged the federal government on key areas to prioritise in order to unlock sustainable economic growth in 2025. In a statement, President of LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, looking ahead to the New Year, expressed cautious optimism on the economy. He also emphasised that businesses must […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve against economic and financial crimes. In a New Year message delivered in Abuja yesterday, Olukoyede emphasized the critical role of public support for anti-corruption initiatives in driving national progress and development. He said […]

Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed to reallocate all revoked lands after the expiration of the grace period given to affected allottees on Jan. 3.

In a bid to strengthen consumer confidence and uphold ethical standards, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), has taken significant steps to enhance regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s gaming industry.

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently order an independent and comprehensive review of the controversial Emmanuel Nwude matter, citing sensational allegations circulating about the handling of the case. The association emphasised that transparency and accountability are necessary to uphold the principles […]

By Peter Egwuatu Stock market investors gained over N20.994 trillion in the year 2024 following boom in activities which drove up the total value of   shares on the NGX to N61.912 trillion at the close of the year yesterday from N40.918 trillion at the close of 2023. The sterling performance of the NGX was in spite […]

THE initiator of National Opposition Movement, NOM, Otunba Segun Showunmi, Wednesday, declared 2025 a year of renewed determination for youth and women in the country.