Lagos Suspends BRT Lane Enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
The Lagos State Government has suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors to mitigate traffic congestion faced by commuters due to the rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, approved the move, according to the Lagos […]
Nigerian Army Marks 162nd Anniversary with Week-Long NADCEL 2025 Events
The Nigerian Army is set to commemorate its 162nd anniversary with a week-long series of events for the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, announced at a press briefing held at Army Headquarters in Abuja that this year’s celebration will include civil-military cooperation projects, a […]
IMF Urges Nigeria to Adjust 2025 Budget, Expand Cash Transfers
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria needs to adapt its 2025 budget to lower oil prices and scale up cash transfers to shield the most vulnerable parts of its population that face hunger and poverty. Releasing the results of its routine “Article IV” assessment of Nigeria’s economic policies, the IMF said economic growth […]
FG Unveils ₦50m Grant for Student Innovations
The Federal Government has announced a N50 million student grant venture capital initiative to support efforts in making some outstanding student-led innovations and enterprises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions market-ready. This is even as the Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered ministerial committee to drive the commercialisation of research outputs from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of […]
Madugu Confident as Super Falcons Eye WAFCON Glory
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu remains confident of the team’s chances at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to begin in Morocco this weekend, but insists that the squad must improve in all areas. The nine-time continental champions wrapped up their preparations for the biennial showpiece by defeating fellow West African […]
Reps Give Rivers Admin 48 Hours on N1.48tn Budget
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd.), to submit a breakdown of major items in the 2025 N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), issued the ultimatum on Monday at a […]
Tinubu Approves Scholarships for OECS Students to Study in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities, beginning from the next academic year. Speaking at a joint press conference in Gros Islet on Monday alongside Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, President Tinubu said the programme has […]
Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Promises Single 4-Year Term
ABUJA — Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed he will run again in 2027 and is willing to serve only one four-year term. Speaking on an X Space session with supporters, Obi ruled out any joint ticket with Atiku Abubakar and emphasized the need for a strong coalition focused on national recovery. […]
U.S DOJ Orders Crackdown on Naturalised Citizens Involved in Serious Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a new directive instructing attorneys in its civil division to prioritise denaturalisation efforts against naturalised citizens who have committed certain serious offences. Denaturalisation is the legal process of revoking citizenship that was obtained through naturalisation, as opposed to birthright. According to a memo released on June 11 […]
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Visit to Saint Lucia, Highlights Economic Opportunities
The Presidency has responded to criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia, emphasizing the visit’s potential to open new economic opportunities for Nigeria within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the broader CARICOM region. The CARICOM member states collectively have a GDP exceeding $130 billion, a significant factor in South-South trade […]
