Yunus Akintunde, the senator representing Oyo Central, has highlighted the need for a more equitable distribution of energy resources in Nigeria, particularly focusing on the significant energy poverty faced by rural communities. Speaking at the Prof Nyaudoh U. Ndaeyo Public Lecture at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he noted that the prioritization of […]
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Judiciary’s Role in Economic Challenges Highlighted by AGF Fagbemi
Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, emphasized the potential role of the judicial system in addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic challenges, including high unemployment rates, rising inflation, and declining revenue. He made these remarks at the opening of the Legal Year 2024/2025 for the National Industrial Court in Abuja. Fagbemi pointed […]
Health Scheme Benefits Over 9,000 Residents in Kaduna North
A total of 9,098 underprivileged individuals have benefited from the Kaduna North Health Endowment Fund Scheme since its inception in December 2021, according to the local government chairman, Muktar Baloni. He made this announcement during the scheme’s unwinding event, highlighting its goal of providing affordable and accessible healthcare services to residents of the local government […]
Foundation Calls for Support for Children with Cerebral Palsy
The Founder of the Straight Child Foundation, Dr. Peace Amaraegbulam, has urged Nigerians to recognize and support individuals living with cerebral palsy (CP) who exhibit remarkable determination in pursuing their goals. Her comments came after a health awareness walk organized by the foundation in collaboration with the University of Nigeria Alumni Association, held in Umuahia, […]
South Korean Investors to Build Four Refineries in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that a consortium of South Korean investors is planning to construct four refineries in various locations across the country. The refineries will each have a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, during the maiden summit […]
Dangote Urges FG to End Crude Oil Mortgaging Practices
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has called on the Federal Government to cease crude oil-for-loan agreements, stressing the importance of preserving Nigeria’s future wealth. Speaking at the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria Summit in Lagos, represented by Executive Director Engr Mansur Ahmed, Dangote emphasized that the country must stop mortgaging its oil […]
Covenant University Tops THE 2024 Rankings for Nigerian Universities
Covenant University (CU) has emerged as Nigeria’s leading university in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings. This annual evaluation assesses global institutions across various criteria, with CU claiming the top spot nationally. The ranking includes 1,907 institutions from 108 countries, based on teaching quality, research environment, industry collaboration, and international outlook. In the 2024 […]
Bandits Kill Kebbi District Head, Police Rescue Eight Others
In a distressing incident, bandits have killed the District Head of Kanya, Alhaji Isah Daya, who was abducted in Kebbi State along with eight others on October 6. The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed the district head’s death in a statement issued on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. Despite the tragic […]
Matawalle Returns To Sokoto, Vows To Flush Out Bandits, Terrorists
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements in the Northwest region of Nigeria. Speaking to reporters in Sokoto State on Wednesday, Matawalle outlined his plans to coordinate security efforts as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Matawalle stated, “I am back in […]
Rivers People Have Decided To Move On With Fubara’ – PDP Lashes Out At Wike
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his recent criticisms regarding the local government elections in the state. Wike, during an interview on Channels TV, accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of being the cause of the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers […]