He gave the order while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) on Thursday in Abuja. He also said his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritise the health…
This was uncovered by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its most recent version of the ‘Cost Of Solid Eating regimen’ report for June. As per the report, the increment is 19.2 percent higher than the sum kept in the earlier month (May 2024, was ₦1,041). The Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) is…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said it will be Difficult for Nigeria’s economy if any govt tries to reverse the fuel subsidy removal after President Bola Tinubu’s government. Wale Edun added that any plan by other administrations to reverse forex subsidy will have to deal with the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sent some demands to the federal government on the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.The NLC request are contained in a communique signed by its president, Joe Ajaero and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja and issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) on Wednesday. The labour union demanded a reversal of harmful government…
“I ordered the termination of any representation on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy in Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian Authority”, Katz said in a statement. “There is a price for anti-Israel behaviour,” the top diplomat added, citing Norway’s recent recognition of a Palestinian state and backing of a pending International Criminal Court case implicating Israeli leaders…
Defence Chiefs of countries that make up the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) converged in Abuja on Wednesday for a meeting.meeting is the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Ecowas Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff. The meeting is chaired by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who is the chairman of…
In an age where cigarettes and vapes have become the norm, one Nigerian acting icon has refused to let go of a bygone era’s elegant tradition.Sam Dede, beloved for his prolific career on stage and screen, is also a revered lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt.But beyond his celebrated thespian and academic pursuits, Dede…
This was made known in a statement on Tuesday night by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. According to the president’s spokesperson, the appointments are subject to senate confirmation. He stated that the President expects the newly appointed federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute commitment in the discharge of their duties. The…
In alignment with the unwavering commitment of His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo to revolutionize Kogi State’s road network, the Honorable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf, conducted an unscheduled inspection of the Zone 8-Crusher Road project in Lokoja on July 30, 2024. This visit serves as a testament to the Governor’s determination to…
Our reporter who checked occasions around the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, said the previous country director of Action Aid Nigeria, Ene Obi and Hauwa Mustapha who are important for the coordinators, said they would keep on appearing at the Moshood Abiola stadium until the lapse of the 10-day fight. Other protesters had deserted quite…