Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to shift from importing tech to local manufacturing
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigeria to move decisively beyond importing technology to manufacturing it locally, warning that sustained dependence on foreign technology weakens the country’s industrial base and constrains job creation in the digital economy.
Russia confirms agreement to halt strikes on Ukrainian capital until Sunday
Trump had said he asked Putin to halt strikes on the Ukrainian capital and the surrounding area due to extreme cold weather.
Bayelsa shut down as residents pay last respect to late deputy gov
The state governor had declared Friday a work-free day in honour of the departed deputy governor, but private business owners also shut down their businesses.
Awolowo’s political spirit alive in Tinubu’s governance – BAT Convener
By Henry Obetta Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu as the political and ideological successor of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, arguing that Awolowo’s democratic socialist principles continue to shape Nigeria’s governance through Tinubu’s leadership. Atoyebi, who is also the National Coordinator of […]
Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trillion 2026 budget
The Senate has fixed Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for final consideration and passage of the N48.472 Trillion 2026 budget.
S’Court ends 29-Year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the jurisdictional decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar, thereby striking out a N1.4 billion compensation suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over alleged acquisition of community land in Akwa Ibom State. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, the apex court held that […]
