Nigeria records over 684,000 deaths each year from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), according to Adewunmi Emoruwa, Lead Strategist of Gatefield. Speaking at the “Beyond65: Preventing the […]
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SERAP Threatens Lawsuit Against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Over Ultimatum to Beggars
The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) has warned Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of impending legal action if he does not […]
Federal Government Inaugurates 46-Man Committee to Review Outdated Laws, Ensure Legal Reforms
The Federal Government inaugurated a 46-member committee on Thursday to review and identify outdated laws in Nigeria. The committee, chaired by Mr. Olawale Fapohunda, SAN, […]
President Tinubu Submits New Ministerial Nominees to Senate for Expeditious Consideration
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of new ministerial nominees to the Senate for swift approval. The nominees, whose names were contained in a […]
House of Reps Urges CBN to Boost Circulation of New Naira Notes, Begins Gradual Withdrawal of Old Notes
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the circulation of new N200, N500, and N1,000 notes while […]
Outcry as Federal Government Renames Niger Delta Ministry Amid Fears of Lost Identity
The renaming of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development to the Ministry of Regional Development has sparked strong reactions, especially from Niger Delta leaders like […]
Six Sacked Ministers: Why President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving several ministers of their duties based on a performance review driven by public perception. This decision […]
Xi Jinping Urges BRICS to be a Global Stabilizing Force Amid Growing Challenges
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on BRICS nations to unite as a stabilizing force amid global challenges during the final day of the summit in […]
Dangote Refinery Begins Direct Petrol Supply to Marketers, Bypasses NNPC
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, directly to oil marketers, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Twelve States Yet to Implement N30,000 Minimum Wage for Teachers, NUT Calls for Action
Twelve states in Nigeria have yet to fully implement the 2019 N30,000 minimum wage for teachers, particularly at the primary school level, according to data […]