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Finance minister seeks support for SMEs to drive Nigeria’s economic growth
Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting SMEs to drive economic...
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Tinubu seeks second term, promises prosperity, development
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday sought Nigerians’ support for his re-election in 2027, promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.
Tinubu made the appeal on...
POLITICS
2027: Shettima, Uba Sani rally support for Tinubu’s re-election in Kaduna
Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Saturday canvassed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The duo spoke at...
Tinubu seeks second term, promises prosperity, development
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday sought Nigerians’ support for his re-election in 2027, promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.
Tinubu made the appeal on...
Tinubu blames opposition for Nigeria’s challenges
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating problems they now exploit against his administration.
“I...
METRO
Customs hands over diverted diesel tankers to NMDPRA
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, handing over five tanker trucks conveying suspected diverted Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) to the...
Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has delivered 10,623 homes in 7 years
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says his administration has delivered 10,623 housing units across 23 estates in the state since 2019.
Sanwo-Olu said...
Flooding affects 673,350, kills 245 in 28 states – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that flooding affected 673,350 persons across 134 local government areas in 28 states, displacing 214,997 and...
NATIONAL
Tinubu nominates 4 INEC national commissioners, 2 RECs
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies...
Nigeria wins UN Human Rights Council seat with 172 votes
Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
The country secured 172 votes during...
Ibrahim pushes continuous UN reform, stronger accountability
Chairman of the UN Administrative and Budgetary Committee, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for continuous reform of the United Nations, saying institutional...
SPORTS
FIFA appoints Normalisation Committee to oversee Nigeria football
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Nigeria wins bid to host 2028 ITTF Africa championships
Nigeria has won the bid to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships, beating Tunisia in a vote at the...
Ace athletes Isah, Godwin emerge winners of 2026 Abuja Bikers’ Race
reports that the athletes finished first in their respective categories at the fifth edition of the tournament held on Saturday at the Federal Secretariat...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 after a brief illness.
The family made the announcement of his death in...
Han Hyun-min’s K-drama career spotlights Nigerian heritage
Nigerian-Korean model and actor Han Hyun-min has drawn attention to his Nigerian heritage through his growing career in South Korea’s entertainment industry.
According to his ...
NTDA seeks tourism film festivals to attract inbound tourists
Tourism
Dr Olayiwola Awakan, Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), has called for tourism film festivals to attract tourists form the international travel markets...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa
Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa
Contraband
Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba Command has intercepted contrabands with aggregate Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N79.857...
Police detain 4 over suspected killing of policeman, civilian in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers says it has apprehended four persons over alleged involvement in the killing of a police inspector and a civilian...
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound drug consignments at Kano airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound consignment of skunk at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano state.
The agency...
LAW & JUSTICE
Court adjourns suit against Army over alleged N1.26bn houseboat debt
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned until Nov. 9, a suit over an alleged N1.26 billion debt owed to some...
Court dismisses suit seeking registration of new political party
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a political association as...
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, has announced a boycott of all activities for...
