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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called for a renewed and stronger partnership between the United States and Nigeria, emphasizing the strategic importance of closer economic cooperation during a high-level roundtable held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
New York, September 24, 2025 The roundtable, convened by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), brought together Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister Tuggar, and senior executives from leading U.S. companies. Discussions centered on unlocking investment opportunities across Nigeria’s priority sectors, including energy, agriculture, technology, and finance. In his remarks, Minister Tuggar urged the…
Former Nasarawa Deputy Governor Solomon Ewuga Dies at 70
September 25, 2025 | Nasarawa, Nigeria Solomon Ewuga, a distinguished Nigerian politician who served as Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Senator representing Nasarawa North in the 7th National Assembly, has passed away at the age of 70. According to family sources, Senator Ewuga died on…
Federal Government Takes Steps to Eliminate Lead Poisoning in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – September 25, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has taken a major step towards addressing the growing public health threat of lead poisoning with the inauguration of a National Interagency Working Group.The initiative was formally launched during a high-level workshop held in Abuja…
FINDINGS OF THE AUGUST 26TH ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILMENT – NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION
Abuja, Nigeria September 25, 2025 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released the findings of its internal investigation into the train derailment that occurred along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor on August 26, 2025.In an official press statement issued by the NRC’s Managing Director, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, the investigation revealed that the derailment was primarily caused…
NIGERIA CONGRATULATES THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU ON HER 52ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Abuja, Nigeria | September 24, 2025 Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on the occasion of her 52nd Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two West African nations. In a congratulatory message conveyed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, to his Bissau-Guinean counterpart,…
FG and UAE Sign MoU for Cargo Information System
Abuja, Nigeria – September 24, 2025 In a significant move to transform Nigeria’s aviation and logistics sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DALIL United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deploy an Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system across airports in the country. The agreement, signed in Abuja, is aimed…
₦20.45 Billion Realised Under Oluremi @65 Education Fund for Completion of National Library Headquarters — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
Monday, September 23, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria In a landmark announcement from Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that the Oluremi @65 Education Fund has so far realised a total of ₦20,456,188,924.93 (Twenty billion, four hundred and fifty-six million, one hundred and eighty-eight thousand,…
DG NCCC at UN Solutions Dialogue on Adaptation: Nigeria’s Vision for Scalable, Investable Resilience
September 23, 2025 . New York, United Nations Headquarters In a compelling address at the UN Solutions Dialogue on Adaptation, the Director-General of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) laid out a bold, actionable vision for scaling adaptation across the country. With an emphasis on country ownership, financial innovation, and institutional strength, the DG…
INEC Releases Final Voters List; Clears 17 Political Parties for February 21st, 2026 FCT Council Polls
Abuja, September 23, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the final list of candidates cleared to contest in the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, scheduled for February 21, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam…
National Assembly Reschedules Resumption of Plenary to October 7th
Abuja, Nigeria – September 23, 2025 The National Assembly has officially postponed the resumption of plenary sessions in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Originally scheduled to reconvene today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the new resumption date is now set for Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This change was announced in a statement issued by…