13 h. ago Doing business: Why Nigeria ranks poorly on registering property —Minister

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has explained that Nigeria performed poorly at the last World Bank during business ranking on registering property due to excessive procedures, long timelines, and high costs. This, he said, created uncertainty for investors and unnecessary hardship for citizens. The minister, therefore, called on state […]

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28 h. ago Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 

Namibia and The Gambia are pushing for deeper trade ties with Nigeria, urging expanded cooperation in tourism and agriculture to read more Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 

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54 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Tourism minister calls for partnership, investment in Nigeria cultural tourism assets

Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has reiterated calls for strategic partnerships and collaboration with read more NTIFE 2025: Tourism minister calls for partnership, investment in Nigeria cultural tourism assets

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2 d. ago NTIFE 2025: Minister calls for partnerships, investment in Nigeria’s tourism sector

She urged investors to consider Nigeria's cultural tourism and creative assets, stressing the importance of strategic partnerships...

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4 d. ago Oyetola calls for stronger partnership among CILT, CRFFN, FMMBE

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, called for deeper collaboration between the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria and the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), as well as and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMMBE), to strengthen professionalism and reposition […]

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5 d. ago Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has described the increasing role of Chinese investors in the economic development of read more Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

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5 d. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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5 d. ago Wike urged to reactivate environmental Courts, Tribunals across FCT

The CRUX Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development Foundation (CERADF) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to

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5 d. ago Kwara Government Urges Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during the peace walk organised by her ministry, Office of the First Lady, and other […]

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6 d. ago Group Demands Umahi’s Resignation, Termination Of Kaduna – Abuja Road Contract

The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has demanded the resignation of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, over what it described as the “inefficient management and supervision” of the Kaduna–Abuja expressway project. In a letter dated November 18, 2025, and addressed to the Minister, the youth group also called for the immediate termination of […]

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8 d. ago Tourism Sector Generates 300% Above Projected Revenue — NIHOTOUR DG

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, (NIHOTOUR) said the agency has generated over 300 per cent of its expected revenue for the Nigerian hospitality and tourism sector. NIHOTOUR’s Director General, Abisoye Fagade, revealed this at the weekend in Abuja, during an event organised by Style De Vie, a private company specialising in fostering cultural […]

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8 d. ago Clerics Urged To Sensitise Congregations On Voter Registration

Chief of staff to Abia State governor, Caleb Ajagba, has urged members of the clergy in the state to sensitise their congregations on the ongoing voter registration exercise. Ajagba made the call at a meeting with members of pentecostal ministers in the state in Umuahia, the state capital, underscoring the need for their participation. He […]

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8 d. ago FCT Natives Appeal To Wike On Kuchibedna Community Demolition, Demand Compensation

A coalition of indigenous groups and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling for immediate intervention in the plight of the residents of Kuchibedna community in Kafe District, whose homes were recently demolished by a developer. The call came amid growing tension over what community leaders described […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu must urgently stop the killings to avoid America coming in – Akinyemi

A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has called on the Nigerian government to act decisively on the read more Tinubu must urgently stop the killings to avoid America coming in – Akinyemi

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9 d. ago Present, past leaders of Nigeria have not seen shown capacity to deal with insecurity

A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has called on the Nigerian government to act decisively on the read more Present, past leaders of Nigeria have not seen shown capacity to deal with insecurity-Bolaji Akinyemi

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1 week ago Minister Charges Quantity Surveyors On Upholding Cost, Procurement Transparency

Minister of housing and urban development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has charged Quantity Surveyors to intensify efforts in upholding cost integrity and procurement transparency in order to achieve better value for money and effective funding of public construction projects. The minister who made the call, yesterday, at the occasion of the 2025 Nigeria Institute of […]

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1 week ago Alaafin calls for unity, cultural rebirth to drive tourism, economic devt

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged Yoruba people across the world to unite in restoring the values, traditions, and cultural heritage that define the race, stressing that cultural tourism remains a key pathway to Nigeria’s economic diversification.

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1 week ago Minister calls for calm after Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, sentencing

Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu urges Nigerians to remain calm and seek dialogue following the Nnamdi Kanu conviction on terrorism charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-calls-for-calm-after-nnamdi-kanus-conviction-sentencing/

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1 week ago Federal Govt Cautions Nigeria’s Media Against Foreign Misinformation

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian broadcasters to play a stronger role in defending the country’s information sovereignty, countering foreign misinformation, and promoting national cohesion—warning that distorted international narratives pose a threat to Nigeria’s stability and global reputation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja yesterday while addressing the […]

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1 week ago Include Taiwan in INTERPOL to combat global transnational crime, says bureau chief

THE Commissioner, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Taiwan Ministry of Interior, Chou Yew-woei, has called for his country’s substantive participation in INTERPOL read more Include Taiwan in INTERPOL to combat global transnational crime, says bureau chief

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