The World Bank has approved three new loan requests with a total $1.57 billion in financing for Nigeria. According to a statement released on Monday, the approval is to support the Federal Government in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children and adolescents. It added that the approved projects would also help build resilience to the effect of climate change such as floods and drought through improving dams’ […]
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said it has commenced deployment of personnel and equipment ahead of the Independence celebration slated for October 1. In a statement on Monday, the Police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the deployment included Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, anti-riot equipment, and visibility policing, among others. She added that this was to ensure FCT residents have a peaceful Independence Day celebration. She said,” The FCT Police […]
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, following her confirmation by the Senate on 25 September 2024. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Monday. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who assumed office on 27 June 2022 and bowed out on 22 August 2024, upon attaining […]
Condolences have continued to pour in for the Akwa Ibom State government following the demise of its First Lady, Patience Umo Eno. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, said Mrs. Eno’s selfless service to improve the lives of women, children, and the vulnerable will forever remain an important part of Akwa Ibom’s history. Similarly, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who described the loss […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a subdued celebration for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, reflecting the nation’s current economic challenges. The decision was announced by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Akume stated that In alignment with the mood of the nation, the President has approved that the 64th Independence celebration should be low-keyed, SGF emphasised that the […]
The 79th United Nations General Assembly has yielded a significant breakthrough for Nigeria after the US Chamber of Commerce pledged $320 million to support mortgage financing, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and other key sectors. At a US-Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, Nisha Biswal of the American International Development Finance Corporation announced that with a portfolio of $1 billion, it was investing $200 million […]
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated the Governor-elect of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, pledging to deepen ties with the incoming All Progressives Congress APC-led administration in the state. A statement issued in Abuja and signed by the Special Adviser on Media to Gov. Ododo, Mr Ismaila Isah said the governor was reacting to the declaration of Senator Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State by […]
As the National Assembly resumes today (Tuesday) from its annual recess, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said on Monday that both chambers of the National Assembly are expecting President Bola Tinubu to present the 2025 budget as well as the new Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. In a personally signed statement, Bamidele said, “The consideration of MTEF occupies a prime place on the rung of our legislative […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to international peace and security. He said at the Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2: “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security” on Sunday that “Since our first deployment in the Congo in 1960, Nigeria has contributed to 41 peacekeeping missions globally,” he stated, highlighting the deployment of over 200,000 […]
