Category: Governance
Women Groups Apologize to Akpabio, Condemn Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Actions
The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), a coalition of 100 women’s groups, has publicly apologized to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate over the conduct of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group expressed disappointment with Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions, stating that they have embarrassed Nigerian women and undermined the efforts of female politicians in…
Abuja Sex Workers Lose Major Legal Battle as Court Dismisses Rights Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers seeking legal protection to operate without intimidation from security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho declared that prostitution is not recognized as a legal right under Nigerian law or…
Oil Sector Reforms Attract $17 Billion in Foreign Investment – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that reforms in the oil and gas sector, driven by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and Executive Orders issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracted approximately $17 billion in foreign investment in 2024. This revelation was made by Mr. Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of…
Nigeria, China Strengthen Economic Ties at Bilateral Business Summit
Nigeria and China have taken significant steps to enhance their economic partnership and remove trade restrictions during the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Bilateral Business, Trade, and Investment Summit 2025 in Abuja. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration and showcasing investment opportunities, brought together key stakeholders from both nations to discuss strategies for boosting trade, investment,…
PDP Drags Ned Nwoko to Court, Seeks By-Election for Delta North Senatorial Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the seat of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko vacant following his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is also asking the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Soars by 209% to N18.86 Trillion in 2024
Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 209.6% to N18.86 trillion in 2024, up from N6.09 trillion in 2023, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, which covers the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4’24), also revealed a significant increase in Nigeria’s trade with Economic Community of…
Governor Eno Predicts EFCC Petitions After Tenure, Vows to Empower Citizens
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that he anticipates being dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his tenure, but remains committed to empowering citizens through legitimate means rather than distributing “Ghana-must-go” bags. The governor made the statement on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Uyo Township Stadium, where he…
Senator Natasha Takes Case Against Akpabio to UN, Inter-Parliamentary Union
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, has escalated her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by taking her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York. During the Women in Parliament session, Senator Natasha called for justice and international intervention, alleging that her suspension from the…
FG Urges States to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan, Says Education Minister
The Federal Government has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decision to shut down state-owned schools for the Ramadan period. The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed concern over the potential loss of learning time and emphasized the need to prioritize education, even during the…
Irate Benue Youths Raze LG Secretariat, Palace, Senator’s Hotel Over Killings
Angered by the recent killings of farmers, women, and children by suspected herdsmen, irate youths in Benue State have set fire to the local government secretariat, the palace of a traditional ruler, and a hotel owned by Senator Titus Zam in Naka, Gwer-West Local Government Area. The violent protest erupted on Monday following the murder…