Chinese President pledges $50 Billion For Africa Development
President Bola Tinubu today (Thursday) in Beijing, China, has called for the sustenance of the cooperation drive and emphasized the need for peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, and diplomatic Conflict resolution in deepening the bond between Africa and China. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) […]
NEC Issues Deadline for submission on State Police
The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced Monday September 9th as deadline to four states: Adamawa, Kebbi, Kwara, and Sokoto—along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yet to submit their reports on the establishment of State Police. Briefing State House Correspondents after the NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, in Abuja, Deputy Governor of […]
Africa Holds Vast Investment Opportunities Says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting today (Wednesday) in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for […]
FG denies involvement as NNPC Increase Petrol Pump Price
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has denied a report that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources ordered the NNPC Limited to sell petrol at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement yesterday, the Special Media Adviser to the Minister for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Nnemaka Okafor, declared that the report was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil industry. It stressed that the Federal Government had never interfered with petroleum pricing with NNPCL, but promised to provide updates when available.
FRSC to Collaborate with NBA for Prosecution of Drivers Assaulting Officers
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said that the Corp will partner with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to ensure that drivers who assault or knock down FRSC officers are prosecuted. Speaking on Classic 94.3 FM Abuja during the station’s six-year anniversary celebration, Mohammed underscored the agency’s commitment […]
FG Probes Poor Feeding of Inmates in Calabar Prison
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the feeding conditions of inmates at the Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar. A video report on social media alleges that inmates at the Custodial Centre were being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast. A statement by the […]
FG Health Reforms Attract $4.8 Billion in Potential Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the federal government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments, signaling a strong commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system. Shettima who made the disclosure while he declared the Sahad Hospital in Abuja officially open, restated the administration’s commitment towards addressing longstanding challenges and propel Nigeria’s […]
FG Launches National Environmental Battery Control Regulations 2024
The Federal Government has launched the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024 to curb pollution and reduce waste from batteries in the Nigerian environment. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, represented by the Director of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Usman Abdullahi, said these Regulations aim to […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Unveils Commemorative Birth Certificate
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the vital role of a comprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering national development and enhancing governance on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Commemorative Birth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu stressed the importance of registering every birth in […]
NDLEA Boss Vows to Intercept Drug Traffickers by Sea
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has affirmed that the agency is fully prepared to arrest drug traffickers and intercept canoes and boats transporting illicit drugs from other countries into Nigeria. Marwa made this statement while decorating eight officers with their new ranks for […]
