Written by As the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth, Nigeria continues to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation. Reflecting this momentum, a high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, led by its Assistant Director of the African Department, Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, met with Minister of Budget … Continue reading “Nigeria, IMF hold talks on Economic Reforms, Growth Plans for 2026–2030”
By Luminous Jannamike and Progress Godfrey ABUJA—Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called on the federal government to seek international support if it cannot stem the rising wave of killings, kidnappings and violence across the country. He said Nigeria’s security crisis had reached a breaking point that could … Continue reading “Anglican Primate to FG: Seek foreign help if you can’t stop killings”
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno South Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said that the re-election of Reverend Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo as National President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) presents an opportunity to strengthen unity among Christians and other faithful in Nigeria. Reverend Mohzo, a cousin to Senator Ndume from Ngoshe-Sama, a … Continue reading “Rev. Mohzo’s re-election an avenue to unite COCIN, other faithful — Ndume”
…Nigeria records 81% drop in terror-related deaths since 2015 —Presidency By Nkiruka Nnorom United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, FCDO, has issued a fresh warning against travel to parts of Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity, violent crime, terrorism and kidnappings across multiple regions. However, the Presidency said the country witnessed 81 per cent decrease in … Continue reading “UK warns against travel to six states over rising insecurity”
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara State Government has completed a two-day capacity building for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors across the ministries and parastatals in order to strengthen good governance, effective leadership skills, and ensure accountability in public service delivery. The workshop organised by the office of the Head of Service in collaboration with Triumph … Continue reading “Kwara govt completes Capacity Building for Commissioners, Permsecs, Directors”
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Federal government has been urged to establish major and well-equipped research laboratories with state -of-the-heart facilities in different geopolitical zones of the country to ease the challenges being faced by researchers to diligently do their work. A university Don, Professor Hussein Kehinde Okoro of the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of … Continue reading “FG urged to establish research laboratories across geopolitical zones to ease researchers’ work”
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has granted defaulters of the land use/purpose clause of properties in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC), a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the terms and conditions of the approval for land use change and conversion. … Continue reading “Wike grants defaulters in Asokoro, Garki, Wuse another 14 days to pay N5m violation fee”
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Coalition of Osun Civil Societies have tasked the Chief Judge of Osun State and the Judiciary Staff Union in the State to genuinely commit to peaceful resolution of the ongoing industrial action in the judiciary in the state to allow residents access to judicial service. The group in a statement signed … Continue reading “Judicial workers strike: CSOs challenge Osun CJ, JUSUN on dialogue”
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Residents of Inisa in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of government impact in the town. They said infrastructure development in the town is self fund and called on both the Federal and State Governments to assist the community’s infrastructure drive to enhance its … Continue reading “Osun community bemoans lack of government impact”
By Festus Adedayo Greek philosopher, Socrates, may be the most famous Western figure of his time to have swallowed the poisonous plant’s juice called hemlock. But, Africa, too had its. As he was sentenced to death in 399 BCE, Socrates was forced to drink this poisonous plant secretion which causes muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory […]