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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged stakeholders in the electricity sector to end persistent blackouts in the state and work towards establishing a reliable 24-hour power supply to drive economic growth. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Thursday at a high-level strategic town hall meeting held at the State House, Marina, with the theme, ‘Ending […] The post Sanwo-Olu Challenges…
The Federal Government says the primary objective of its $5bn financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank is to refinance existing and more expensive debts in order to reduce the country’s borrowing costs. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing in Abuja […] The post FG To Use $5bn Abu Dhabi Facility To…
The presidential Federal Government has not accounted for subsidy removal funds – Atiku candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of failing to account for the funds saved from the removal of the petrol subsidy. Atiku made the allegation during an interview on Wednesday, arguing that the savings from […] The post Federal Government Has Not…
Presidential and governorship candidates in the 2027 general elections will collectively face a theoretical campaign spending ceiling of N571bn under the Electoral Act 2026, based on the number of candidates currently listed for the two contests. The new law permits each presidential candidate to spend up to N10bn on the election, while a governorship candidate […] The post 2027: Presidential,…
The Federal Government has approved moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, with a target of reducing suicide cases by 15 per cent by 2030. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this while briefing journalists after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, saying the council approved an amendment to […] The post FG Moves to…
There was tension in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday after suspected hoodlums reportedly attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. The incident occurred as Adeleke visited the monarch to present the certificate of return issued to him by the Independent […] The post Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo,…
Retired military personnel on Wednesday suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), intervened and assured them that the Federal Government would address their demands on pension adjustments and other welfare concerns. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the ex-servicemen and officials of the Ministry of Defence at […] The…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to critically reflect on the state of the nation and the kind of country they want to leave for future generations as the 2027 presidential campaign officially begins. Kwankwaso, in a message to Nigerians on the commencement of the campaign, said the country was at […] The post 2027: Kwankwaso Urges Nigerians To Reflect On State…
The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has released emergency call centre numbers for Nigerians to access medical assistance during emergencies across the country. The agency urged members of the public to dial 112 in emergencies, describing the number as a nationwide access point for first responders and emergency medical assistance. According to […] The post NEMSAS…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to improve coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies. The directive was issued on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, with the President stressing the need […]…
