Tag: Abuja
Senate Approves $516.3m Loan Request for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a $516.3 million loan to support the execution of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. Lawmakers clarified that the loan, sourced from Deutsche Bank AG, is intended to serve as a financial lifeline to prevent delays in the implementation of the…
EFCC Presents More Witnesses in Alleged N27bn Fraud Trial of Darius Ishaku, Yero
Abuja, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting additional witnesses. The defendants are facing a…
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027 Election
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the decision of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The endorsement follows internal consultations within the party’s leadership structure…
EFCC Commends Upright Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the Commission not only focuses on investigating and prosecuting fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. He made this known in Abuja during the Business Grant Award…
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…