21 m. ago Govt Unveils Reforms For Accountability In World Bank–funded Projects

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has announced a new set of management reforms designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the execution of World Bank–funded projects across Nigeria. The accountant general of the federation, Dr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, disclosed the measures during his remarks at a financial workshop for […]

Politics

24 m. ago Gov Mohammed Decries Use Of State Power In Peoples Democratic Party Crisis

Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that “Enough is enough,” insisting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not belong to any individual but to the Nigerian people. Reacting to the police blockade of the PDP national secretariat on Tuesday, Governor Mohammed, in a statement posted on […]

Politics

28 m. ago Court Jails Man For 50 Years For Defrauding British Woman of £15,000

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a businessman, Charles Osaibovo, to a total of 50 years in prison for defrauding a British national, Miss Shenika Garati, of £15,000. Justice Ijelu convicted Osaibovo of a six-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, theft, possession […]

Events

77 m. ago Sokoto Govt Commences Oral Cholera Vaccination In 2 Councils

Sokoto State Government, has commenced Oral Cholera Vaccination, OCV, campaign following the confirmation of cholera cases in Dange Shuni and Goronyo local government areas of the state. The vaccination exercise, which began after the outbreak was confirmed, is being supported by UNICEF and other development partners. Speaking to journalists on the measures taken by the […]

Politics

2 h. ago Entreprenuers, not govt hand outs or foreign aid, will drive Nigeria’s future —Tony Elumelu

Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Group Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu, has urged Nigerian leaders to build partnerships that empower entrepreneurs’ growth, calling for stronger collaboration across government, the private sector and institutions to create an environment where local businesses can scale, thrive and ultimately transform the economy. Delivering the keynote address entitled […]

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2 h. ago Dialogue Will Resolve Federal Govt, IPOB Issue – Stakeholders

As the world awaits the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the case between the federal government and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, stakeholders in the South East have said a peaceful resolution rooted in dialogue, justice, and respect for human rights remains crucial to preventing […]

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3 h. ago Federal Govt Sets Agenda As Nigeria Hosts 2025 Africa Gold, Gemstone Conference

The federal government has outlined a strategic agenda for driving industrial growth and regional integration as Nigeria prepares to host the 2025 Africa Gold and Gemstone Conference. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, reaffirmed this commitment during a pre-event briefing for the 4th African Gems and Jewellery Exhibition & Conference / Gold & […]

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3 h. ago Abia Govt Douses Insecurity Fears Ahead Of Investment Summit

The Abia State government has assured local and foreign investors of a secure environment ahead of the forthcoming Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition, scheduled to take place later this month in Umuahia. The special adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnership, Chief Jerome Green-Amakwe, stated in Abuja on Saturday that […]

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3 h. ago Reps Member: Electoral Commission’s Attendance At Party Conventions Not Mandatory

The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over an attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe a convention, congress, conference or meeting of political parties. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal […]

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8 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Seeks Stronger Support For Service Chiefs

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their efforts at securing the nation. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kokoyi, she stated this on Tuesday when she gave audience to the wives of the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the […]

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9 h. ago Senate Seeks Recruitment of 100,000 Troops, Probe Of Safe School Funds

The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country. The lawmakers also demanded a full investigation into the Safe School Programme, questioning how funds allocated to the initiative were spent despite repeated attacks […]

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9 h. ago Reps Move To Reduce Age Qualification For Senatorial, Governorship Positions

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to reduce the age for qualification for membership of the Senate and office of the governor. Sponsored by Hon. Esin Martin Etim and 24 others, the Constitution Alteration Bill is seeking the reduction of the age qualification for the two offices from 35 […]

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9 h. ago Kebbi abduction: Senate decries consistent bandit attacks on schools

The lawmakers also called for investigation into the more than $30 million expended on Nigeria’s Safe-School Programme.

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9 h. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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9 h. ago Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrants Against BOA, ARCN Bosses For Shunning N1.2trn Probe

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, has threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, for shunning its invites. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, […]

Events

10 h. ago [VIDEO] Abduction: Two Schoolgirls Have Escaped From Captivity — Kebbi Govt

The government said two of them have escaped from their abductors. The post [VIDEO] Abduction: Two Schoolgirls Have Escaped From Captivity — Kebbi Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

Culture

11 h. ago Tinubu’s Reforms Opening New Investment Doors, Says VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated Nigeria’s readiness to do business with the rest of the world, saying ongoing reforms undertaken by the administration of President Bola Tinubu across different sectors were opening new opportunities for investments. “There is no better time to invest in Nigeria. You have come at the right time […]

Politics

11 h. ago Naira remains stable despite 25.2% decline in weekly FX inflow

The naira on Tuesday traded steadily in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, holding firm despite a sharp decline in read more Naira remains stable despite 25.2% decline in weekly FX inflow

Politics

12 h. ago Senators block move to alter rules for electing Senate President, Deputy

A move by the Senate leadership to amend its 2023 Standing Orders to further tighten the procedure for the emergence read more Senators block move to alter rules for electing Senate President, Deputy

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12 h. ago Govt must support private versities in infrastructural devt, tax reduction — Salem VC

A call has gone to the government to deliberately support and complement the efforts of private universities, particularly in infrastructure development and tax reduction. The Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Akubo, made the call during a pre-convocation press briefing on Tuesday, stressing that private universities require intentional government backing to thrive. He […]

Economics