Category: News
Dr. Kana Calls for Stronger Continental Collaboration on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Development
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2026 Dr. Aminu Maida Kana has called for stronger collaboration among African nations in the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a catalyst for economic growth, financial inclusion and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at a regional stakeholders’ forum on digital transformation in Abuja, Dr. Kana…
Anti-corruption Fight: NLNG Boss Applauds Olukoyede for Giant Strides
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2026 The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Leye Falade, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as impressive achievements in the fight against corruption, economic sabotage and financial crimes in Nigeria.Falade gave…
Lagos Suspends Loading of Goods on BRT Buses
LAGOS, NIGERIA — MAY 20, 2026 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced the immediate suspension of the movement and loading of goods on all regulated public transport buses, popularly known as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, across Lagos State.According to the transport authority, the directive is aimed at improving passenger safety, ensuring comfort,…
US Trade And Development Agency To Fund Wireless Project For West Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – May 20, 2026 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced plans to support the expansion of wireless connectivity across West Africa through a major telecommunications infrastructure project targeting underserved and off-grid communities.According to the United States Embassy in Abuja, the agency has approved funding for a feasibility study…
BREAKING: Pantami Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries, Citing Protest Over Electoral Process Infringements
Gombe, Nigeria — May 20, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026. Pantami announced his decision amid growing concerns over what he described as infringements in the conduct of…
Ojúdé Ọba 2026 To Hold In Grand Style As Organisers Unveil Theme, Logo
Festival dedicated to legacy of late Awujale Adetona; First Lady, governor, top dignitaries expected The Organising Committee of the annual Ojúdé Ọba Festival has officially declared that the 2026 edition of the globally celebrated Ijebu cultural festival will proceed as scheduled, moving decisively to put to rest growing public anxiety over the fate of the…
APC Chieftain Moibi Ibrahim Olalekan Withdraws from Primary Election
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu Ode Constituency, Moibi Ibrahim Olalekan, has officially announced his withdrawal from the forthcoming party primary election. In a press statement released on Monday, Olalekan said his decision was made out of respect for party supremacy, unity, and the collective interest of…
NIGERIA DRAWN IN GROUP L OF 2027 AFCON QUALIFIERS
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 19, 2026 Nigeria national football team have been drawn in Group L of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), alongside Madagascar national football team, Guinea-Bissau national football team and co-hosts Tanzania national football team.The draw ceremony, which took place in Cairo, paired 48 nations into 12 groups…
SDP Insists On Gabam’s Expulsion From The Party
Abuja, Nigeria — May 19, 2026 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has declared that its former National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, is no longer a member of the party, insisting that his suspension and subsequent expulsion were validly ratified by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and convention in accordance with the party’s constitution and…
Fiscal Years are Defined by Law, Not the Calendar
Abuja, Nigeria – May 19, 2026 The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has clarified that fiscal years are determined by legal and administrative frameworks rather than the conventional calendar year. Yakubu made the clarification while addressing public discussions surrounding Nigeria’s budgeting process and fiscal policy implementation, stressing that government fiscal…