Tinubu Launches Disaster Relief Fund Committee Led by Elumelu
President Bola Tinubu will today inaugurate the National Disaster Relief Fund Committee, to be chaired by Tony Elumelu. The Fund Committee, which includes Director General of National Emergency Management Agency, Ministers of Health, Budget, Aviation, Water Resources and Environment, will be mandated to establish a nationwide framework for disaster response and climate resilience in Nigeria. […]
FEC Approves Medipool to Lower Cost of Pharmaceutical Products
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Nigeria Ends Cabotage Waivers to Boost Local Shipping
The Nigerian government has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003 to boost local shipping firms and create jobs for Nigerian maritime professionals. The Coastal and Inland Shipping Act, also known as the Cabotage Act, restricts domestic coastal shipping to Nigerian-owned, Nigerian-crewed, and Nigerian-built or-flagged vessels. […]
PSG Seal Champions League Final Spot
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
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 […]
UK Vows to Support Legal Migration
A spokesperson for the British High Commission in Nigeria stated said: “We keep our immigration system under constant review to allow legal migration and legitimate travel, while deterring those who may seek to abuse it. “Our UK and Nigeria people to people links are strong and enduring, and we continue to work closely with the […]
India Hits Back at Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack which left 25 […]
Ahmed Musa to Lead Super Eagles at Unity Cup
Attacker Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London later this month, leading the team against Ghana and other nations. NPFL club Kano Pillars confirmed that Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for from May 26 to 31 2025 at Brentford […]
$1,000 Stipend Proposed for Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave U.S.
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
