The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged more independence for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC) to enable it effectively discharge its responsibilities. To Olaopa, “RMAFC needs significant legislative upgrade to strengthen its independence and enforcement powers. This would help stem the pervasive tide of fiscal […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa  The European Union, EU has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the […]

Slum2School Green Academy has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026

The Kebbi APC Youth Vanguard (KAYVA) has described as unconvincing the reasons advanced by Senator Garba Maidoki for his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on behalf of the group, its leader, Comrade Adamu Ahmed, said the explanations offered by the senator were similar to those he […]

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil—roughly 21 per cent of global petroleum consumption—pass through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. To nickname it a “special international waterway” and treat it as […]

I was saddened watching Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, discuss the state of the nation on Arise Television on Tuesday. To be fair, though, he is the president’s spokesperson and his job entails defending the indefensible. But beyond that, he has the reputation of insensitivity to the plight […]

…stakeholders urge governments to take ownership as Abuja summit charts path to stronger, data-driven healthcare systems By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Leading health policymakers, government officials, technology innovators and development partners have called for an urgent transition from fragmented digital health pilot projects to large-scale, government-owned solutions capable of transforming healthcare delivery across Nigeria and the […]

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), through the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, Morris Dankwambo, has assured Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, that security agencies are intensifying operations to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the recent attack in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area.

…Says Africa Must Look Inward, End Raw Mineral Exports By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for a united African approach to the development of the continent’s vast solid mineral resources, urging African nations to move beyond the export of raw materials and embrace value addition, industrialisation and regional collaboration. Speaking […]

Governor Dauda Lawal approved the payment of allowances/stipends to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Zamfara state.

Private healthcare providers in Zamfara state have been urged to improve compliance with established health regulations and standards to enhance quality healthcare service delivery across the state.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has reassured Nigerians that their bank deposits remain safe, urging citizens to maintain confidence in the country’s banking system and embrace a culture of savings.

The collapse of a three-storey shopping complex at Alakija, Lagos, which has claimed at least one life while several others remain trapped beneath the rubble, has renewed calls for stronger reforms to Nigeria’s construction governance and building safety framework. Reacting to the incident, construction and infrastructure expert, Abiola Aderibigbe, described the tragedy as “another painful […]

…As ACAEBIN urge internal auditors to strengthen cyber defences By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc Mr Oliver Alawuba, has called on internal auditors across the banking industry to embrace artificial intelligence, AI as the sector navigates a rapidly changing digital landscape. This is even […]

The Zamfara state government yesterday launched a tree-planting campaign to combat desert encroachment, flooding and other environmental challenges across the state.