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Nigeria, China Strengthen Economic Ties at Bilateral Business Summit
Nigeria and China have taken significant steps to enhance their economic partnership and remove trade restrictions during the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Bilateral Business, Trade, and Investment Summit 2025 in Abuja. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration and showcasing investment opportunities, brought together key stakeholders from both nations to discuss strategies for boosting trade, investment,…
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Soars by 209% to N18.86 Trillion in 2024
Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 209.6% to N18.86 trillion in 2024, up from N6.09 trillion in 2023, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, which covers the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4’24), also revealed a significant increase in Nigeria’s trade with Economic Community of…
FG Urges States to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan, Says Education Minister
The Federal Government has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decision to shut down state-owned schools for the Ramadan period. The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed concern over the potential loss of learning time and emphasized the need to prioritize education, even during the…
Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritize Poor and Vulnerable Nigerians Amid Hardship
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors and other political leaders to focus their resources and policies on addressing the needs of poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The President made the appeal on Monday during an Iftar dinner at the State House in Abuja, where he hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC),…
Keyamo Declares Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election a “Done Deal,” Predicts PDP’s Fall in Delta
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, describing it as a “done deal.” Keyamo also predicted the downfall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State during the next election cycle. The minister made these declarations on Sunday at a welcome reception…
Police Arrest Key Suspect in Murder of Retired Brigadier General Udokwere in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Brigadier General Uwen Harold Udokwere, who was killed at his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja, on June 22, 2024. A high-profile suspect, Alkasim Mohammed, 18, has been arrested in connection with the assassination, alongside his alleged…
FG Takes Over Gombe Hospital, Upgrades It to Federal Medical Centre to Boost Healthcare Services
In a significant move to improve healthcare delivery in Gombe State and the North-East region, the Federal Government has officially taken over the Gombe General Hospital in Kumo and upgraded it to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). The decision, announced in a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information…
FG Adopts TASUED in Ogun State as Federal University, Marking a Historic Milestone for Education
In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening teacher education and honoring Nigeria’s educational pioneers, the Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a federal institution. President Bola Tinubu approved the adoption on Friday, March 7, 2025, in a move that underscores the government’s commitment to…
Shehu Sani Slams NPC’s ₦1 Trillion Census Budget as “Madness”
Former federal lawmaker and social critic, Shehu Sani, has strongly criticized the National Population Commission (NPC) for requesting nearly ₦1 trillion to conduct a national census. Describing the request as “madness,” Sani questioned the rationale behind such a hefty budget, especially at a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges and competing priorities….
Akwa Ibom Governor Denies ₦700 Billion Fraud Allegations Against Predecessor Udom Emmanuel
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has distanced his administration from the ₦700 billion fraud allegations leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, by the Network against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). The allegations, currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have sparked controversy in the oil-rich South-South state. Speaking at…