The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said it is releasing more than US$1.8 million to address the urgent needs of people affected by floods across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Monday by the media unit of the organization, the funding will enable local and international non-governmental organizations to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government over the kidnapping of 163 worshippers in Kaduna State, saying the incident reflects a deepening security crisis under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The worshippers were abducted during a church service on Sunday in Kajuru Local Government Area. The PDP described the attack as a tragic…
Thirty-eight members of the Catholic Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who were abducted last Tuesday, have regained their freedom, the state government confirmed. Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. “After many days of intensive efforts by security…
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – The Ekiti State House of Assembly has appointed Mr Opeyemi Ajibola as its new Clerk, following the retirement of Mrs Titilope Agbede, the first indigenous female clerk of the Assembly. The appointment was announced on Monday by Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye in a statement issued through his media aide, Mr Babajide Agbeyo. Ajibola,…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed partnership with the Borno State government to revive the moribund Banki Free Trade Zone. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, in Abuja. Ogunyemi, who is also the Chief…
The Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to the full implementation of the Safe and Inclusive School Policy to ensure a safe and violence-free learning environment. The Commissioner for Education, Lawan Mohammed, said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) on Tuesday…
Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zumach and Associates Limited to establish local production of armoured vehicles, military hardware, and weapon systems. The agreement, formalised on Monday in Abuja, is expected to elevate the country’s defence production capabilities and fast-track the development of critical systems, including tanks, MRAPs, and…
President Bola Tinubu has joined the long list of Nigerians who have extolled the virtues of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as he marks his 90th birthday today. The main auditorium of the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, venue of the anniversary lecture organized to honor General Gowon on Friday, was packed to full capacity with…
Bank customers have decried the upward review of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Some of the customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said the new policy negated the financial inclusion and cashless policies of the CBN. Mrs Catherine Itoha,…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has advised intending pilgrims to Jerusalem not to see the exercise as a jamboree. Adegbite gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja when bidding farewell to the departing Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the NCPC’s delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise. He…
