The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity. The minister also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hindering the efforts…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru has revealed that the party primary election is not a true avenue of picking its candidate but through a selection by party hierarchy. He disclosed this in a viral video on social media, where he appeared to be holding a meeting with members…
By Kelvin Obambon As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has issued a stark warning regarding the aggressive and deceptive marketing strategies employed by the tobacco industry to hook young Nigerians on nicotine and tobacco products. This year’s global theme, “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine…
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says state governors are holding talks with the federal government to review the minimum wage to N100,000 per month. The Kwara State governor disclosed this in Lagos on Friday when he, and a few state governors paid Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the delegation. AbdulRazaq…
The Federal Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25bn loan to support economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, as findings by The PUNCH showed that the facility has reached a critical stage in the lender’s approval process. The proposed loan, titled Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is…
A new pattern of complaints has emerged among Nigerian electricity consumers, with metering challenges accounting for the largest share of grievances in 2025. This marks a shift from the previously dominant complaints about the high cost of estimated billing, which had been the most prevalent issue among consumers in recent years. This came as Nigerians…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, which was read on Thursday during plenary, the loan will be obtained from Deutsche Bank, and it is aimed at financing the already approved borrowing plan for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions. A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to…
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, introducing sweeping changes to import tariffs aimed at stimulating growth across key sectors of the economy. The approval was conveyed in a document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The new policy replaces the…
By Ahmed Abdulaziz The European Union (EU), the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have issued an urgent call for action to curb the staggering levels of food waste in Nigeria, citing its devastating impact on the economy, food security, and the environment. The disclosure was made in Abuja…
