Nigeria Stakeholders in the Nigerian Mining sector, have urged the federal government to halt the north-eastern Taraba State Government’s interference in the mining operations in the State, citing constitutional violations. The stakeholders were compelled to voice out after a series of
Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with both local and international companies to advance renewable energy initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable power generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and fostering a greener environment. In a statement signed by the Director of Information & Public Relations,
Nigeria Feature – By Bridget Tikyaa When Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia removed members of the State Executive Council in July 2025, he said it was to give other people from the state the opportunity to bring in fresh ideas to drive the state’s development. In essence, the governor is pushing to fast-track the attainment of […]
Nigeria In 2025, precisely August 29, history recorded that the taskforce Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) established to restore peace in Nigeria’s Plateau State, over 2 decades ago or more, was renamed Operation Enduring Peace (OEP), by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The renaming came under the tireless efforts of the General […]
Nigeria Nigeria and India have submitted proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. In the proposals, Nigeria backs its capital Abuja to host the event, with India fronting Ahmedabad. The future of the Games had become the subject of concern after South Africa’s Durban and Australia’s Victoria pulled out as nominated hosts for the 2022 […]
Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly rejected allegations of favoritism, affirming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is guided by fairness, equity, and justice in the distribution of federal projects and appointments across all six geopolitical zones. This clarification was made to counter recent misinformation suggesting certain
Nigeria The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has revealed that Nigerians sending parcels to the United States will now be required to pay a prepaid customs duty of $80 (approximately N123,000), effective from August 29, 2025. This new fee applies to all parcels, excluding letters and documents. The change follows a U.S. Executive Order suspending the […]
Nigeria The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has strongly refuted allegations by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who accused the federal security apparatus of coordinating ransom payments and offering incentives to bandits. The statement, signed by Zakari Mijinyawa on behalf of the Office of the National Security Adviser, underscores the official
Nigeria The Child Protection Network (CPN) in Nigeria’s Plateau northcentral stste, has expressed deep concern over the case of Bethel fondly called Kawa, a 5-year-old girl whose image and identity was recently shared online by a lady who is said to be her “manager.” CPN in a statement made available to reporters in Jos on […]
Nigeria The Federal Government has expressed deep appreciation for the Council of Former Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) for their contributions toward strengthening governance and improving efficiency within Nigeria’s public sector. This commendation was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON, during a courtesy visit