Kaduna Abduction: Uba Sani assures victims will return safely, plans military base
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured that all persons abducted during Sunday’s attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area will be rescued and reunited with their families.
Naira appreciates to N1,488/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,488 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,490 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira depreciated to N1,423 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
FG has put housing and urban devt sector on a progressive trajectory, says Belgore
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Federal Government has initiated several flagship reforms that have placed the housing and urban development sector on a progressive trajectory. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore said this in his address at the 14th meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and […]
Wike appoints Sani Daura as Senior Special Assistant on protocol matters
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. A statement on Wednesday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, described Sani Daura as a seasoned civil servant with over 30 years experience in the […]
Edo govt threatens sanctions as illegal squatters take over water board lands
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo state government yesterday threatened to take appropriate legal action against government officials who allocated lands belonging to the State Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation across its facilities in the state capital and beyond. The Commissioner in charge of the ministry, Hon Washington Osifo gave this declaration […]
Looming recapitalisation deadline: 3 bank mergers expected Q1 2026 — DataPro
The leading credit rating agency, DataPro Limited, has stated that three significant bank mergers are expected by the first quarter of the new year as banks scramble to meet the March 31 recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Sokoto–Badagry superhighway lauded as game-changer for trade, unity, and development
Communities across Sokoto State have hailed the proposed 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway as a landmark infrastructure project capable of transforming trade, mobility, and socio-economic integration across Nigeria.
Kaduna abductions: Rescue victims now – ACF, CAN, SOKAPU, ECWA, others tell FG
“In Kaduna State, every life matters. We are here to assure the people of Kurmin Wali that the government is collaborating with all security agencies to ensure that those abducted return home safely.”
Kaduna Abduction: ACF, ECWA condemn incident, call for urgent action
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) have expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the handling of the incident by authorities as inadequate.
Nigeria’s ‘healthcare Oscars’ opens nominations ahead of 2026 NHEA awards
The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award, NHEA, widely acclaimed as the “Oscars of Nigerian Healthcare,” has opened nominations for its 12th edition, setting the stage for a nationwide search for outstanding individuals and institutions shaping the country’s health sector.
Rights groups accuse Sanwo-Olu of illegal, brutal evictions residents in Makoko, others
By Chioma Obinna A coalition of national and international human rights, environmental and social justice organisations has accused the Lagos State Government of carrying out systemic, illegal and violent forced evictions, describing the ongoing demolitions in Makoko and other waterfront communities as cruel, deceitful and driven by land grabs for elite interests. They stated this […]
