Tag: Abuja
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST AND NEWSWATCH CO-FOUNDER, DAN AGBESE
Abuja, Nigeria — November 19, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Dan Agbese, renowned journalist, author, prose stylist, and co-founder of the iconic Newswatch weekly magazine. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, it was confirmed that Chief…
Vice President Shettima Returns to Abuja After COP30 in Brazil
Abuja, Nigeria — November 10, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after leading Nigeria’s delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in Belém, Brazil. The high-level conference brought together global leaders, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to advance international efforts toward combating climate change and promoting sustainable development….
President Tinubu: Soludo’s Re-Election, Affirmation of His Visionary Leadership
Abuja, Nigeria – November 9, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as a clear affirmation of his visionary leadership and commitment to progress in the state.In a statement issued on Sunday, President Tinubu commended the people of Anambra State,…
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…
FG Removes Mathematics as a Required Admission Subject for Arts Students
Abuja, Nigeria — October 14, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a sweeping reform to the country’s tertiary education admission policy: Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programmes.The policy change was unveiled on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education…
Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Money Laundering Efforts During Abuja Visit
Abuja, Nigeria – October 9, 2025 The Director General of Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Saitoti Kimerei Maika, has praised Nigeria’s Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its strategic implementation of anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks. Speaking through James Manyonge,…
Full Text of Details of the Presidential Pardon and Clemency Signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, October 10, 2025 In a historic and compassionate act of justice, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday granted clemency, pardons, and sentence commutations to a total of 175 convicts and former convicts across Nigeria. The list of beneficiaries includes illegal miners, white-collar criminals, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, and notable historical figures such…
Minister of Works Withdraws China Harbour Company from Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Road Project Over Contract Non-Compliance
Abuja, October 12, 2025 The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has officially withdrawn the services of China Harbour Engineering Company from the second carriageway construction of the Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi road project. The decision was announced today in Abuja due to the company’s failure to comply with the contract design and specific instructions issued by the…
GOVERNOR RADDA APPLAUDS NIGERIAN ARMY’S EFFORTS IN CURTAILING SECURITY CHALLENGES
Abuja, Nigeria – October 8, 2025 The Executive Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency Mallam Umar Dikko Radda, has commended the Nigerian Army for its unwavering efforts and sacrifices in addressing the security challenges facing Katsina State and the country at large. The commendation was made today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, during a courtesy visit…