The late wife of former Military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, came alive in Minna on Saturday 18th January, 2025 when her youngest daughter, Halima launched her NGO- the Halymah Ibrahim Babagida Foundation. The memory of Maryam Babangida was honoured at the event which attracted a huge crowd of widows, students and the less privileged who […]
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Premature Retirement:NASS Director sues Assembly Commission
The Director, Senate Table Duties Department in the National Assembly, Dr. Christopher Vershima Ashiekaa, has challenged attempts by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), to retire him from service before his statutory exit date. The suit, which is before the Honourable Justice Osatohanmwen Ayodele Obaseki Osaghae of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, seeks judicial […]
NITDA: CWAI Commends Reforms, Partnerships, and Youth Empowerment Initiatives
Says Agency Propelling Nigeria’s ICT Industry to Global Prominence Amid Challenges The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s information technology sector to global recognition despite numerous challenges. The agency’s regulatory strides, strategic innovations, and impactful partnerships are paving the way for sustainable ICT growth, economic diversification, and enhanced […]
CSOs Commend Lagos Lawmakers Over Obasa’s Impeachment As Speaker
A civil society group, Pan African Society for Social and Economic Change has expressed pleasure with the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly while lauding the lawmakers for restoring the integrity of the institution. Recall that the Lagos State House of Assembly had on Monday removed Speaker Obasa over multiple […]
Ice, snow tourism continues to boom in NE China’s Harbin
By Liu Mengdan, People’s Daily As the world’s largest ice-and-snow theme park, the ongoing 26th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, is a romantic fairy-tale world full of ice and snow sculptures. On Dec. 31, 2024, the operating hours of the park were extended until 00:30 […]
National Sports Commission Reassigns 57 Federation Secretaries
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reshuffled 57 Secretary-Generals and officers across various National Sports Federations in a strategic move to enhance the sector’s functionality and attract investments. Highlights: This directive underscores NSC’s commitment to revitalizing the sports sector, fostering innovation, and boosting Nigeria’s sports economy.
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Block Hush Money Sentencing
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court denied an emergency request by Donald Trump to halt his sentencing in the hush money case involving payments to Stormy Daniels. The 5-4 ruling emphasized the minimal burden the sentencing would impose on Trump’s president-elect duties, as he can attend virtually.
Nigeria Partners with China for Local Arms Production and Military Training
In a significant move to address security challenges, the Nigerian government has unveiled plans to enhance its defense collaboration with China. This partnership focuses on local arms production and military training as part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to combat terrorism and insecurity within the country and across the region. Key Details: This collaboration represents a […]
NESG Report: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Expected to Drop to 27% by December 2025
Key Forecasts: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to average 30.5% year-on-year in 2025, with a gradual decline to 27.1% by December, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. The forecast hinges on a reduction in the impact of high petrol prices on inflation metrics, provided there are no unexpected disruptions in fuel […]
Black Market Exchange Rates: Dollar to Naira Today – January 10, 2025
Current Black Market Dollar to Naira RatesCurious about the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the parallel (black) market? Here’s the latest update for January 8, 2025. Exchange Rates (Black Market): Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Rates: It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not endorse black market transactions, urging […]