Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as an immense national tragedy, saying the nation has lost one of its most exceptional and principled leaders. In a condolence message released on Sunday in Abuja, Shettima said he had recently visited Buhari in London, hoping for his recovery, but was instead…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said that the efforts of the military have played a crucial role in maintaining Nigeria’s resilience and strength inspite of security challenges. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Joint Doctrine and Welfare Center Nigeria, established by the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He…
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has announced efforts to bolster Nigeria’s counter-terrorism capabilities through partnership with the British High Commission. The National Coordinator, NCTC-ONSA, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, made this known on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Silver, Gold, Intelligence Analysis and Train the Trainer Aviation…
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says it saved Nigerian economy N6 billion through resolution of industry-related conflicts in 2024. The Executive-Secretary of the NSC, Dr Pius Akutah said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Akutah said that the council protected investments in the sector through strict compliance to…
Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has hailed a “quiet revolution” taking place in Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Tinubu, as Abuja hosted the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum on Wednesday, bringing both nations closer in pursuit of shared economic goals. The event, themed “Roots to Revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor,” spotlighted the opportunities for expanded South-South cooperation between the…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has hailed a $1 billion joint initiative with Brazil to overhaul the country’s agricultural sector through mechanised farming and strategic partnerships aimed at ensuring long-term food security and job creation. Speaking during an official visit by Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in Abuja, Tinubu said the Green Imperative Programme, developed with…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has instructed security agencies to implement sweeping measures aimed at restoring peace to Benue State, following renewed outbreaks of deadly violence. The directive, announced by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga, comes after a wave of reprisal killings rocked communities in the state, reigniting longstanding tensions between herders, farmers, and local groups. In…
The Russian Federation on Tuesday declared its readiness to assist Nigeria business community deepen trade cooperation with Russian companies to bolster the trade volume between the two countries. Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, disclosed this while briefing Journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, against backdrop of the embassy’s preparation to commemorate the Russia Day…
As Nigeria prepares to take on new external and domestic loans totalling over $21 billion, economists are urging the government to prioritise sustainable funding models and utilise domestic revenues more effectively. Professor Sherifdeen Tella of Babcock University and Dr Ayo Teriba, CEO of Economic Associates, raised concerns over the federal government’s latest borrowing plan presented…
The Acting Director-General, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms Wofai Samuel, says that Nigeria is yet to fully explore its potential in technology, in spite of the sector’s vast opportunities. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Samuel said that stable power and technology, which are crucial drivers of…
