The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a coordinating minister for energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic…
The Presidency on Wednesday said former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, resigned from office and was not removed. It also clarified that former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, similarly tendered his resignation. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman of the party. Justice Lawal Garba who led the five-member panel of Justices made the announcement shortly after lawyers representing parties in the appeal…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a single confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that there is currently no sign of community transmission. According to Director-General Jide Idris, the affected individual has been placed in isolation and is undergoing treatment in line with national health protocols….
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has described as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax has been imposed by the government effective July 1. The NRS made this known in a statement by Mr Dare Adekambi, Special Adviser to the NRS chairman, Dr Zach Adedeji, and spokesperson for the service….
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended the ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers with immediate effect. The SWEC Chairman, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Gwagwalada. Shafa said the decision followed an emergency meeting…
Mr Muhammed Dangyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has urged new NUPENG president, Salimon Akanni Oladiti, to sustain achievements of predecessor, Williams Akporeha. Dangyadi gave the charge on Sunday in a goodwill message at the union’s sixth Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Lagos. Represented by TUSIR Director, Mr Falonipe Amos, Director, Trade Union Services and…
Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said something needs to be done immediately to save the 2026 Hajj operation from severe logistical…
Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Director-General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) says the group’s new digital platform will deepen communication of the reforms and achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Imo governor spoke at the formal unveiling of the RHA website and other digital assets at the organisation’s headquarters in Abuja. This…
A support group, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a N17 billion grassroots development fund. The group’s convener, Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, said the approval reflects adoption of its community-driven development proposals. Atoyebi said the presidential approval, announced on April 22, aligned with the group’s April 1 memo to…
The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police Service (SPS) has proposed a strong and multi-layered oversight that would withstand political interference and pressure in the establishment of SPS. The committee, chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin disclosed this in its report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has called for an integrated approach to address Africa’s interconnected climate, food, energy and water challenges. The Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support at ECA, Mama Keita, in a statement, said this at a high-level dialogue in Addis Ababa. Keita said climate shocks, rising debt pressures and…
Some bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have frowned upon the continuous increase in banks’ services in spite of the challenging economic environment and their outcry. The customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, described the recent Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card issuance fee increase as…
The Kogi State Council of Ulama of Nigeria has endorsed the newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, describing his appointment as a reflection of merit, integrity and proven leadership. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where the clerics congratulated the…
