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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has urged stakeholders to boost investments in Nigeria’s creative sector, highlighting its immense potential to drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the country’s competitiveness on the global stage.
Abuja, October 8, 2025 Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja, Minister Musawa underscored the growing contribution of the creative economy, noting that recent statistics reveal it accounts for approximately 2.3% of Nigeria’s national GDP and provides employment to over 4.2 million people across diverse creative industries. She pointed to key success…
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Professor Innocent Barikor, has initiated a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to boost environmental awareness campaigns across Nigeria.
Abuja, October 8, 2025 In a recent visit to the NTA headquarters in Abuja, Professor Barikor led his management team to meet with NTA’s Director General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, and other senior officials. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between NESREA and key media institutions to enhance public education and support for environmental protection efforts…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has officially withdrawn the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), following a directive from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Abuja, October 8, 2025 According to a statement from the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan, the registration certificate originally issued to NYCN on October 28, 2020, has been revoked after a thorough review of the council’s records and governance practices. The CAC uncovered multiple violations of both the NYCN constitution and…
Federal Government Sends 39 Artisans to Work in Belarus
Abuja, October 7, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step in expanding international job opportunities for its youth, as 39 skilled artisans from Benue State embark on a work assignment in Belarus. This move is part of the government’s ongoing International Job Placement Programme aimed at enhancing employment prospects for Nigerian…
Gunmen Attack Osun Amotekun Commander in Osogbo
Osogbo, Osun State — October 7, 2025 In a shocking development today, gunmen launched a violent attack on the Commander of the Osun State Amotekun Corps in Osogbo, the state capital. The incident occurred in the early hours, leaving the community and security agencies on high alert. Details are still emerging, but initial reports indicate…
New DG/CEO of NBMA, Bello Bawa Bwari, Assumes Office
Abuja, Nigeria | October 7, 2025 The newly appointed Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Bello Bawa Bwari, has formally assumed office at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the regulatory agency’s leadership. Bwari, a seasoned legal professional and administrator with deep expertise…
House of Reps Constitution Review Committee Hosts Consultation with 19 Political Parties in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria | October 7, 2025 In a bid to foster broad political consensus on key constitutional reforms, the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Monday held a high-level consultation meeting with leaders of 19 registered political parties in Abuja. The consultative forum, which took place under the framework of inclusive governance and…
National Flag-Off of Integrated Health Campaign for Measles-Rubella, Polio, HPV, Routine Immunization, and NTDs Held in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria | October 7, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the National Flag-Off of the Integrated Campaign for Measles-Rubella, Polio, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Routine Immunization Vaccines, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Intervention in a major step to strengthen public health and reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable and neglected diseases across the…
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Minister’s Suit Against UNN, Others Stalled
October 7, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria Hearing in the suit filed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and several others has been stalled following delays by the university’s legal team. Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the matter after counsels…
TROOPS FRUSTRATE ATTEMPTS AT RE-ESTABLISHING ILLEGAL BUNKERING HUBS, DEACTIVATE SEVERAL ARTISANAL REFINERIES
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — October 5, 2025 In a sustained effort to eliminate oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and related environmental crimes in the Niger Delta Region (NDR), troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified their operations across multiple states, leading to the deactivation of eight artisanal refineries, arrest of suspected oil thieves,…