Former US President Barack Obama made a powerful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, declaring that the United States is ready for her to take on the presidency. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd, Obama stated that “the torch has been passed” and praised Harris as a leader […]
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Northern Leaders Plan Strategic Summit Ahead of 2027 Elections
August 21, 2024 – Prominent leaders from northern Nigeria are gearing up for a crucial summit aimed at revitalizing the region’s political and economic influence ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement came on Tuesday during a meeting of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abuja. The group, composed of former governors, senators, and […]
Federal Government Forms 10-Member Committee for Local Government Autonomy Enforcement
August 21, 2024 – The Federal Government has officially launched a 10-member inter-ministerial committee tasked with enforcing the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy in Nigeria. On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court granted autonomy to local governments across the nation. A seven-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, […]
US Unveils $27 Million Humanitarian Aid Package for Nigeria
The United States has announced a significant humanitarian aid initiative for Nigeria, allocating $27 million to support vulnerable communities facing food insecurity and climate change challenges. This funding is part of a larger $536 million aid package designated for sub-Saharan Africa. On Tuesday in Abuja, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria revealed the aid, which will […]
12,000 APC Members Defect to PDP in Ondo State
In a significant political shift ahead of Ondo State’s governorship election, approximately 12,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This development follows a recent defection of 29 aides and associates of former governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko from the PDP to the APC. Welcome Address and […]
SEC Unveils New Initiatives to Drive Capital Market Growth and Attract Listings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a series of new initiatives aimed at boosting activity in Nigeria’s capital market and aligning with the Federal Government’s goal of reaching a $1 trillion economy. At his first post-Capital Market Committee (CMC) press briefing in Lagos, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, outlined the commission’s […]
CISLAC and Transparency International Urge State Governors to Prioritize Due Diligence in Contracts
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have called on state governors to emphasize due diligence and legal consultations before entering into contract agreements. This call follows the recent seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a French court due to a contract dispute between the Ogun State Government and the […]
Agency Calls for Urgent Passage of Bill to Establish National Council for Public Assistance
Idealab Agency, a federal body focused on assisting smallholder farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with accessing intervention funds, has urged for the swift passage of a bill to establish the National Council for Public Assistance to Widows, Dependent Children, and Orphans. At a news conference held at the National Assembly on Monday, […]
National Assembly Clerk Reaffirms Dedication to Human Capacity Development
The Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambuwal, has reiterated his commitment to prioritizing human capacity development as part of his mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Assembly. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity-building program for National Assembly staff in Abuja on Monday, Tambuwal emphasized the importance […]
Oyo State Begins Compensation for Ajia Property Owners
The Oyo State Government has started compensating property owners affected by developmental projects in the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government area. During a meeting with the claimants on Monday, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed that the government has earmarked N513,462,446.50 for compensation. The affected properties were […]