Category: News
PRESIDENT TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIR ADEMOLA OSINUBI AT 70TH BIRTHDAY
Lagos, Nigeria – October 20, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to renowned media executive and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Punch Nigeria Limited, Sir Ademola Osinubi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a personally signed statement released on Monday, the President described Osinubi’s life as one marked by professional excellence,…
President Tinubu Felicitates with Oba of Benin on 9th Anniversary of Ascension
Benin City, Edo State – October 20, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the occasion of the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of the Benin Kingdom, marked on Monday, October 20. In a statement issued…
Osinbajo to Lead ECOWAS Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
Abuja, Nigeria – October 20, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to lead its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. As head of the ECOWAS mission, Prof. Osinbajo will oversee…
FG Deploys Four TAC Volunteers to Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone | October 20, 2025 In a continued demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially deployed four skilled volunteers to the Republic of Sierra Leone under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme.The handover ceremony, held in Freetown, marked the formal introduction of the…
Nigeria Signs MOU with Angola on Technical Cooperation
Washington D.C., October 18, 2025 Nigeria and Angola have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on technical cooperation between their central banking institutions.The agreement was formalized in Washington D.C. by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso,…
Nigeria Pledges Stronger South-South Cooperation in Rome
Rome, Italy Friday, October 18, 2025 Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as a strategic pathway to transforming agrifood systems and accelerating sustainable development across the Global South. Speaking at the World Food Forum’s Ministerial Dialogue in Rome, held in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Food…
ASUU Opens Up to Senate on Day Five of Warning Strike
Abuja , Friday, October 18, 2025 As the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its fifth day, the union has engaged the Nigerian Senate in critical discussions, restating its core demands centered on adequate funding for the nation’s public universities. In a meeting held at the National Assembly complex…
FG Unveils 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey in Abuja
October 18, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has officially launched the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), marking a major milestone in the nation’s efforts to improve health policy through data-driven decision-making. The event took place in Abuja on October 18, 2025, with the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,…
NIGERIANS ASSURED OF PROMPT MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Abuja, Nigeria – October 18, 2025 In a renewed commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare delivery system, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) and the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) have jointly reaffirmed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide free and timely emergency medical services to all Nigerians. According to the two…
Nigeria Signs Deal with World’s Largest Solar Panel Manufacturer for Local Production
Beijing, China – October 18, 2025 In a major move to bolster renewable energy development, Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd of China, to establish a 1,000 megawatt-capacity solar panel production factory in Nigeria. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), acting on…