The Nigerian federal government has teamed up with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management to promote clean captive installations for industrial clients in sub-Saharan Africa. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), UNEP, and Frankfurt School organized a one-day workshop in Abuja to share knowledge gained from the…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed that it would be a considerable relief for its members if their 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This was stated by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Oginni Olaposi, in a statement made on Sunday in Lagos. Olaposi was…
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, on Tuesday, withdrew a suit he filed to challenge former Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure elongation by President Bola Tinubu. Opara told Justice Umar Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after the case was called, that he was withdrawing the suit following Egbetokun’s…
The South-West Governors’ Forum has mourned the passing of the Second Republic Governor of old Oyo State, Dr Victor Olunloyo. Chairman of the Forum and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, conveyed his condolences through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile. He sympathised with the government and people of Oyo State, expressing…
Nigeria has revised the methodology for calculating its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), significantly increasing the size of the economy to ₦372.8 trillion in 2024, following a rebasing exercise by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The update shifts the GDP base year from 2010 to 2019, bringing the country’s national accounting system in line with…
The Nanedi Usman-led National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party has set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate alleged gross misconduct against Mr Julius Abure. The NEC also gave Abure 48 hours to explain why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him over the alleged misconduct. Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Sen….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after detaining him on Monday over alleged fraudulent withdrawals totalling N189 billion during his tenure. A source in the EFCC said Tambuwal was granted administrative bail on Tuesday and would be allowed to leave the commission’s headquarters after fulfilling his…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday promoted Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel, emphasizing public trust as a key enabler for effective military operations. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, Shaibu praised Anele’s professionalism and dedication, noting that her elevation reflected the Army’s recognition…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 15th coronation anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said that the reign of Oba Elegushi has brought peace,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has awarded N710 million to six tertiary institutions during this year’s National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Award (NATAP-M). Speaking on how the winners emerged, JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, said the board judged the institutions by five criteria. He said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2025 policy…
