The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.094 trillion as revenue for the month of October to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was announced at the FAAC meeting for November held on Wednesday in Abuja, according to a communiqué issued by the Office of…
Nigeria is to host the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) to boost the continent’s natural resources through smart, cross-sector collaboration for sustainable growth. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake on Monday in Abuja….
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano Chapter, has suspended four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, the state chairman of the party, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen on Monday in Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspended lawmakers represent Kano South, Rano/Kibiya, Dala…
Former Akwa Ibom Assembly member Nse Ntuen has strongly refuted claims accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of involvement in murder, describing the allegations as “false, malicious and deeply irresponsible.” In a statement from Uyo on Sunday, Ntuen said the accusations, reportedly shared by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Patience Akpabio, lack any factual basis and are aimed at…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticised the recent U.S. military offensive against Iran, declaring the airstrikes “baseless” and a dangerous act of escalation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in Moscow on Monday. The diplomatic visit followed swiftly after U.S. President Donald Trump authorised strikes on three…
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, delivered a campaign of mixed fortunes at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France. The African champions won two of four matches, offering encouraging moments but also exposing weaknesses requiring attention before the global tournament begins. Although Nigeria had already qualified through continental success,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Super Falcons’ thrilling victory over South Africa in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing it as “nothing short of superlative.” In a post on his X handle shortly after the team’s hard-fought win on Tuesday, President Tinubu praised the players for their…
The Ghana National Petroleum Authority has announced removal of fuel subsidy in the country. Abdul Hamid, the Chief Executive Officer of NPA, stated this during a presentation at the ongoing Africa Refiners and Distributors Week 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. He said “We have removed subsidies and deregulated our markets. Industries were shutting down…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu presented the state’s ₦780.6 billion 2026 budget, themed “Budget of Inclusive Growth,” to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Governor Otu said the budget reflects his People First philosophy and a commitment to the sustainable development and prosperity of Cross River. The plan, developed following consultations with civil…
President Vladimir Putin’s regime has promised to offer not less than 500,000 scholarships to international students, including Nigerians to study in Russia. Russia’s ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday night in Abuja, on the sidelines of the embassy’s preparation to commemorate the Russia Day on June 12. The ambassador…
