In a concerning revelation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has disclosed that more than 40% of Nigerian Army personnel are currently without adequate housing. This striking fact was brought to the fore during the commissioning of the newly constructed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, where the … Read more
A coalition of civil society organizations from the Niger Delta has voiced strong opposition to the Nigerian government’s plan to resume oil extraction in Ogoniland, calling the decision “unacceptable” and demanding broader community consultation and justice for past injustices. At a meeting held at the Environmental Rights Action and Friends of the Earth Nigeria office … Read more
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Kevin Okonna as the acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) in Oron, Akwa Ibom, following the resignation of Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd). Okonna’s appointment is effective immediately, as announced in a statement issued by Mrs. Domo Umoekpe, Head of Public Affairs at the Academy. This appointment, … Read more
The Nigerian government has declared that the country’s minimum wage will now be reviewed on a two-year interval instead of the previous five years. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, during a statement in Abia State on Thursday. Onyejeocha highlighted that the decision is in line … Read more
Olusegun Alebiosu, CEO of FirstBank Group, has expressed confidence that the proposed N49.7 trillion 2025 budget will deliver much-needed economic stimulus, benefiting households and businesses across Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2025 event, Alebiosu highlighted early indicators of economic recovery and noted that the 2025 budget would likely mitigate the strains caused by … Read more
The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a $254.76 million (€245 million) loan to support the construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. Announced on Tuesday, the funding will help complete the 203-kilometer standard-gauge railway, which aims to connect Kano, a major northern commercial hub, with Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The CDB highlighted that the … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has modernized several of its airfields to support 24-hour operations, ensuring its planes can land and take off at any hour. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, revealed this during an interaction with retired personnel at the Logistics Command in Lagos. The Kaduna airfield now features an … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted strongly to President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address, dismissing it as a mere “self-satisfying posturing” that does little to inspire hope for Nigeria’s future. The opposition party expressed its disappointment with the President’s speech, claiming it highlights the growing disillusionment among Nigerians under the current administration. In a … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support from the National Assembly (NASS) over the past 19 months, reiterating his administration’s determination to guide Nigeria towards greater prosperity. At a New Year homage at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, President Tinubu addressed Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s state governors to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic recovery and prosperity. Speaking at a New Year homage in Ikoyi, Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the importance of subnational leadership in achieving national growth. He emphasized that food security, economic stability, and rapid development are in the hands … Read more