Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has proposed a ₦914.8 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with a strong focus on economic stability, infrastructure, and security. Presenting the appropriation bill, titled “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0,” before the State House of Assembly in Jos on Wednesday, Mutfwang said the budget reflects his administration’s commitment…
The European Union (EU) on Sunday strongly condemned the invasion of a territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by M23 rebel forces. The EU ‘s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Mr Anouar El Anouni, made the condemnation at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. According to the bloc’s spokesperson, the continued advance of the M23…
The Nigerian government is seeking South Africa’s backing to attain full membership of the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions of interest under South Africa’s G20 presidency. These requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of…
The recent banking meltdown and collapse of Silicon Valley Bank have led to investors seeking more stable alternatives, and money market funds have seen an influx of cash as a result. These funds invest in short-term securities like government bonds and commercial debt, and aim to provide investors with a stable investment option that offers…
Nigeria’s military leadership has launched a review into the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from a school in Kebbi State shortly before suspected terrorists abducted dozens of students. The Defence Headquarters expressed worry over the attack in a statement on Sunday, saying it was “deeply concerned” about the abduction of 25 girls from Government Girls Comprehensive…
Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has tendered his resignation. Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesman, confirmed this development in a statement late on Tuesday. Nnaji finds himself at the centre of controversy regarding his academic credentials. An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has disavowed the…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt innovative and proactive measures in addressing the security challenges facing the nation. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, gave the charge at the opening of the 2025 Chief of Defence Staff’s Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday….
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide promotion exercise involving over 2,000 personnel. A statement by the corps public education officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Monday in Abuja, said that the exercise was one of the most far-reaching staff promotion exercises in the history of the Corps. Mr Ogungbemide said that…
Nigerian soldiers have killed 17 insurgents, detained 85 suspects and rescued 10 abducted civilians during intensified military operations across the country over the last two days, military sources say. The operations, conducted in multiple conflict zones, targeted Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters, criminal syndicates and illegal oil traffickers. According to a security source at Army Headquarters,…
Donald Trump has been sworn in as U.S. president after taking the oath of office in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Trump swore the oath in a grand ceremony attended by his family, former U.S. presidents and dignitaries from the United States and abroad. “The Golden Age of America begins right…
