Qatar Foundation Pledges Active Support to Oluremi Tinubu’s Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Initiative The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has successfully secured a major commitment from the Qatar Foundation (QF) to partner with Nigeria in tackling its alarming crisis of over 15 million out-of-school children—the highest figure worldwide. The commitment was made […]
EU Greenlights €190 Million Credit Line to Nigeria to Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture and Agri-Business Lending Nigeria’s critical agricultural sector is set for a substantial financial injection, as the European Union (EU) has approved a €190 million (approximately N320.5 billion) credit line through the European Investment Bank (EIB). This financing is specifically designed to expand lending […]
Dangote Cement Unveils Massive $160M, 3 Million Tonne Plant in Côte d’Ivoire, Bolstering West African Industrial Footprint Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the pan-African conglomerate Dangote Group, has officially commenced operations at its new, state-of-the-art production plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire. The launch of the facility, which represents a strategic investment of approximately $160 million […]
Court Adjourns APC Chairmen’s Tenure Elongation Suit to November 27 Over Incomplete Service The legal battle over the leadership of local government councils in Osun State continued today as a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo adjourned a suit seeking tenure elongation for the reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. The case has […]
WHO Issues Global Alert Over Three Indian Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths, Citing Export Risk The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a crucial Medical Product Alert (N°5/2025) concerning three oral liquid medicines manufactured in India that have been found to be fatally contaminated. The alert follows the recent tragic deaths and severe illnesses […]
FX Floodgates Open: Naira Surges to 10-Month High as CBN Reforms Trigger Massive Investor Confidence The Nigerian Naira has hit a significant milestone, strengthening to a 10-month high against the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This latest surge is a direct consequence of sustained and strong foreign exchange (FX) inflows, […]
President Tinubu Hails Late Evangelist Uma Ukpai as a ‘God’s General’ and National Spiritual Icon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the Nigerian Christian community in mourning the passing of the respected international evangelist and preacher, Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In a public statement, President […]
‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and Burna Boy-Backed ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Secure Best Film, Best Director Nods Nollywood is celebrating a major win on the continental stage after two of its flagship productions, ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and ‘3 Cold Dishes,’ bagged multiple nominations at the prestigious 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025 ceremony. The nomination list, […]
CBN Governor Cardoso Steps Up to Lead Nigerian Delegation to World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is poised to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the critical 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington […]
President Tinubu Lands in Rome for High-Level ‘Aqaba Process’ Security Summit on West Africa Crisis President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, to participate in a crucial international summit focused on addressing the intensifying security crisis across the West African subregion. The presidential aircraft touched down at the […]
President Tinubu Eulogizes Son Seyi on 40th Birthday, Charges Him to ‘Continue to Make Nigeria Proud’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has penned a heartfelt and effusive birthday message to his son, Seyi Tinubu, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The President’s message, personally signed and released from Aso Villa, eulogized […]
APC Accuses Governor Adeleke of Hiding Amotekun Commander Wanted Over Akinlalu Killings The Osun State political landscape was rocked on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated its feud with the ruling party by accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke of deliberately obstructing justice. The APC claims the Governor is harbouring Mr. […]
ADC Slams President Tinubu Over Mass Pardon of Convicted Drug Traffickers The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rebuked President Bola Tinubu’s administration for including over 30 convicted drug offenders and smugglers in the recent comprehensive list of 175 beneficiaries of the 2025 presidential pardon. In a statement released on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Delivers 21 Brand-New Shuttle Buses to OAU in Fulfilment of Key Campus Safety Pledge The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is celebrating a major upgrade to its internal transportation system following the delivery of 21 brand-new shuttle buses donated by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The donation, which was announced […]
Nigeria’s Total Public Debt Hits Record ₦152.4 Trillion, Driven by Naira Depreciation and Massive Fiscal Deficits The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has issued a sobering assessment of the nation’s fiscal health, revealing that Nigeria’s debt stress has reached its highest level on record. According to findings from the group’s newly introduced Debt Burden Index […]
Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton, Star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, Dead at 79 Hollywood is in mourning following the confirmed passing of the legendary Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at the age of 79. Keaton, one of American cinema’s most beloved and distinctive stars, died on Saturday, October 11, in California, according to a family […]
Umahi Dares Makinde to Public Debate Over Coastal Highway Cost Figures The verbal feud over the colossal Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project escalated into a public challenge on Saturday as the Minister of Works, David Umahi, fiercely rebutted criticisms from Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, regarding the cost per kilometre of the multi-trillion-naira infrastructure. Governor Makinde […]
EFCC Probes Suspect with Concealed $578,000 at Lagos Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an intensive investigation into a case of false currency declaration after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, intercepted a traveller with a significant amount of undeclared foreign currency. The suspect, […]
FG, MOFI Finalize Roadmap with Flutterwave to Power Trade and Financial Inclusion Nigeria has taken a significant step toward accelerating its digital economy, with the Federal Government (FG) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) concluding a strategic meeting with Flutterwave Technology Solutions Limited. The high-level talks focused on forging a robust partnership to expand […]
NEMA Names Adamawa, Lagos, Akwa Ibom as Top Three Most Affected States with Over 164,000 Victims The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sounded a fresh alarm, identifying Adamawa, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom States as the regions grappling with the most severe impact of the ongoing 2025 flood disaster. In its latest situation report covering […]