FG Launches Online Platform for Citizenship and Business Permits
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform to simplify business permit applications, work permits for foreign employees, and Nigerian citizenship applications. Contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the new digital system is designed to reduce delays, enhance […]
Tinubu Calls for Unity in Diversity at Pope’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a strength for unity, stability, and progress. Making the call during a meeting with Catholic Bishops in Rome on Sunday after the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s hope lies in using its diversity for prosperity, not adversity, stressing the need for […]
Trump Inks $142B Saudi Deal, Lifts Syria Sanctions
In a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the kingdom America’s “strongest partner,” announcing a $142 billion arms deal and signaling a new economic era with Saudi investments possibly reaching $1 trillion. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump also made the surprise move to lift longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria, calling it a […]
Ijora-Marine Bridge to Close for 21 Days Starting May 18
Federal Government will temporarily close the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. A statement by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, said the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on May 18, as some sections of the bridge would be […]
All Three Kebbi Senators Defect from PDP to APC
In a recent wave of defections, all three Senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Musa—have left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection cited upon internal PDP crises, poor performance in the last elections, and a loss of the party’s original values as reasons […]
AfDB’s Dr. Adesina to Speak at AgriConnect Summit 2025
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), will deliver the Keynote Address at AgriConnect Summit 2025, taking place on May 30th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A renowned agricultural economist, global development leader, and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has consistently championed the transformation of […]
WHO Warns of Nurse Exodus Threat in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa. With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage. To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]
NIMC Raises NIN Data Correction Fees
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released a set of new prices for all its services relating to data modification on the National Identification Number (NIN) database and others. According to the new price list, correction of date of birth (DOB) on the NIN database now costs N28,574; a 75% increase compared to the […]
Nigeria Boosts Local Weapons Production, Eyes Exports by 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
Senate Passes Two Tinubu Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase
Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, namely Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who announced the passage of the bills, said they would enhance governance, revolutionize tax collection and distribution across the country. He further assured that the remaining […]
