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…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday…
The National Emergency Management Agency has cautioned Nigerians about the increased risk of fire outbreaks and heat-related health challenges following the rising temperatures being experienced across parts of the country. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the agency’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Manzo Ezekiel, on behalf of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday said Nigeria has begun to overcome the economic challenges that confronted his administration, declaring that state governors are no longer relying on bank loans to pay workers’ salaries. Tinubu made the remark while hosting religious and traditional leaders at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa in…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Born…
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed widespread reports that Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes are over, insisting that FIFA has not issued any formal communication to the federation regarding the pending eligibility dispute involving DR Congo, and that quotes being circulated by multiple media outlets were lifted from a November 2025 FIFA publication rather than…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has urged Nigerians to celebrate Kogi State youths for donating N100 million towards President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination forms, describing the gesture as a historic milestone. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC has directed groups and individuals planning to purchase expression of…
The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has launched a strategic initiative to overhaul the financing and governance of Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. At a high-level advocacy workshop held in Abuja for the Kano and Cross River chapters, the organization emphasized a shift toward sustainable local funding and heightened accountability to counter…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has disowned a media report alleging that certain disputed crude oil and gas wells have been recommended for ceding to specific oil-producing states, insisting that no such decision has been taken. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, said the attention…
