Borno governor, Babagana Zulum has announced a N1 billion financial package to facilitate kidney transplants for underprivileged patients from the state at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) Zulum who made the announcement on Tuesday revealed that the state government had authorised the immediate release of N250 million as initial deposit to cover transplant…
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy(FMACCE), has presented the ministry’s Strategic Roadmap for Nigeria’s creative sector to members of the diplomatic community and international partners. Musawa made the presentation at the Diplomatic and International Development Partners Forum, at the UN House in Abuja on Monday. The forum is a flagship initiative of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the temporary lifting of the ban was only valid until…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the pilot take-off of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal. The Registrar-General of the CAC, Malam Hussaini Magaji, in a statement, made the announcement said during the 2025 Stakeholders Forum held in Port Harcourt. Magaji described the initiative as a major milestone in Nigeria’s business facilitation drive….
The Federal Government has described its newly renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as a landmark achievement aimed at ending prolonged industrial disputes and improving the quality of higher education in Nigeria. Speaking at the presentation of the agreement in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) against Binance Holdings Ltd, demanding 79.5 billion US dollars over economic losses allegedly caused by its operations in Nigeria, until April 7. The matter, which was on number 9 on the cause list, could not proceed…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged employers across the state not to reject any National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to them, emphasising the importance of providing a conducive working environment for youths to contribute meaningfully to community and national development. Oborevwori made the remarks on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of…
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Carney’s rival, populist Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, was voted out of his seat in Parliament, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projected Tuesday. The loss of his…
Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party both held rallies in the key battleground state of North Carolina yesterday, hoping to win the support of undecided voters. At her rally in Charlotte, Harris began by criticising Donald Trump, saying “This is someone who is increasingly…
The spokesperson for Hajj Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Zuwaid, said that 62 air carriers operated 3,314 Hajj flights, transporting pilgrims from 238 destinations in 71 countries. Addressing a press briefing at the Hajj Media Operations Centre in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Al-Zuwaid highlighted the efficient reception of pilgrims, ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and movements….
