NAPTIP Intercepts 25 Victims of Human Trafficking in Abuja, Warns Travel Agencies
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disrupted a major human trafficking operation in Abuja, rescuing 25 women allegedly being trafficked to Saudi Arabia for labour exploitation. The victims, aged between 17 and 43, were intercepted by operatives of the agency in front of a hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, […]
COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Redeploys 18 Senior Officers
In a strategic shake-up aimed at boosting operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of 18 senior officers to key positions across the Nigerian Army. The postings, announced on Sunday, affect Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, […]
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala commends President Tinubu for Stabilizing the Economy
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has credited President Bola Tinubu for working to stabilize Nigeria’s economy, affirming that the reforms are progressing in the right directions. Speaking to State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to President Tinubu today (Thursday) in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala stressed the need to build upon the […]
House Of Reps Begin Probe Of N1.06TRN NG-Cares Social Intervention
The House of Representatives Committee on NG-CARES has begun investigation into the implementation of the $696 million (N1.06trillion) Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) social intervention program of the federal government. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Abubakar Kusada, who disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja said the investigation became imminent since […]
Military Denies Bello Turji’s Surrender, Says Manhunt Continues
Following reports that Bello Turji, a bandit leader, surrendered his arms and released 32 kidnap victims following a peace initiative brokered by Islamic clerics in Zamfara State, the military high command has dismissed the claims, stating that operations to apprehend the notorious bandit leader is still ongoing. Turji, a wanted bandit leader operating mainly in […]
Education Minister Pledges Nationwide CBT Access, Moves to End Exam Malpractices
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to making Computer-Based Testing (CBT) accessible to candidates in all parts of Nigeria as part of sweeping reforms to tackle examination malpractices. Speaking in a exclusive interview with our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan in Abuja on the recent technical glitches […]
Finance Minister Says Economy on Track for $1 Trillion GDP by 2030
The Minister of Finance, Adebayo Olawale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the federal government’s economic reforms have positioned the country to attract more investment, create jobs, and reduce poverty. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Edun stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains focused on achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030, […]
Nigeria envisages production of 10million tonnes of liquid steel by 2030
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has assured that by 2030, Nigeria will start producing 10 million tonnes of liquid steel. President Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who made this known on Wednesday at the Inaugural Stakeholders Summit on the Development of the Steel Sector in Nigeria, in Abuja, urged the private sector to collaborate with […]
FEC directs MDAs to forward lists of all projects to BPP for scrutiny.
…Approves ₦142 billion for the construction of modern bus terminals nationwide. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday directed ministers to submit comprehensive lists of projects in the Agencies and parastatals under their supervision to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for scrutiny and analysis, with the results to be transmitted to the President. The Minister of […]
FEC imposes 7-year ban on establishment of new federal tertiary institutions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, today (Wednesday) has approved a 7-year ban immediately on the establishment of new federal tertiary educational institutions across the country. Briefing state house Correspondents after FEC meeting in Abuja, the Minister of education, Tunji Alausa, revealed that the moratorium covers universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, […]
