INEC Dismisses claims on Osun Voter Pre-registrations figures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by a political party suggesting that the volume of online pre-registrations recorded in Osun State defies “historical patterns and demographic realities.” Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, in a statement yesterday, described the claim as misleading and inconsistent with the Commission’s historical […]
NEC Endorses Renewed Hope Economic Plan To Fast-track 1 Trillion-Dollar Economy
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday endorsed the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualize the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Briefing State House Correspondents after the 151st NEC meeting presided over by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Minister of […]
Polio Variant Threatens North West as Nigeria Steps Up Vaccination
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has said that Nigeria is recording notable gains in its renewed push against the polio virus, but the persistence of a vaccine-derived variant in the North West continues to raise concern. Briefing State House correspondents after today’s National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Yahaya said […]
NSA Presents 128 Rescued Victims of Banditry in Zamfara
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday presented 128 persons rescued from bandits’ captivity in Zamfara State, describing the operation as a demonstration of government’s determination to protect Nigerians. Speaking at the handover of the rescued victims to their families, Ribadu said the rescue was the result of the “tireless efforts of our security […]
President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around […]
Nigeria, Brazil sign 5 MOUs to enhance Trade, Diplomacy, Aviation Cooperations
By Raliat Adenekan Nigeria and Brazil have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance trade, diplomacy, science, aviation, and finance co-operations. Witnessing the signing on Monday during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to partner with Brazil on technology transfer, food security, manufacturing, and renewable energy. At a joint press conference in […]
Nigeria’s Air Peace to commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo in November.
Nigeria and Brazil have signed an aviation deal to allow the takeoff of direct flights from Lagos to Sao Paulo to be operated by Nigeria’s largest airline company, Air Peace starting from November this year. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports […]
Japan Designaates City Of Kisarazu As Hometown For Nigerians
The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African […]
President Tinubu departs Japan for Brazil
President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday for the ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on August 24. According to a statement by Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will have a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing his journey to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. President Tinubu began his […]
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Return Home and Support National Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to actively contribute to the nation’s development, urging them not to stay away at a time when, according to him, “Nigeria is on the rise again.” He made the appeal on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Yokohama, Japan […]
