The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to ensure adequate protection for all children against sexual exploitation and abuse. She made the call in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse 2025. The News Agency of READ MORE
Ondo State: Gov Aiyedatiwa presents N492.8bn budget
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday presented a N492.8bn appropriation bill to the state House of Assembly for the 2026 fiscal year. Tagged the “Budget of Economic Consolidation,” the proposal allocates N167.5bn for recurrent expenditure and N281.9bn for capital projects. Presenting the budget to the 26-member Assembly, Aiyedatiwa said the 2026 READ MORE
Nigeria: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Health Coverage
The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its dedication to accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through reforms anchored on equity, resilience, and innovation. This assurance was given by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, during the 66th meeting of the National Council on Health (NCH) held in READ MORE
Tinubu to Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, our economic reforms will empower more nigerian youths
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that various reforms, targeted at strengthening the economy and relevant institutions, will secure the future for Nigerian youths and empower them with skills that will make them globally competitive. The President, who received the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, noted that READ MORE
UI 2025 Convocation ceremonies: Tinubu tasks education unions with funding model reflecting local realities
President Bola Tinubu has called on education unions to partner with the government in crafting a sustainable funding model that reflects local realities while aligning with global best practices. Tinubu made the call at the 77th Foundation Day and 2025 Convocation ceremonies of the University of Ibadan (UI), in Ibadan on Monday. Tinubu, READ MORE
SNEPCo MD Ronald Adams inducted Fellow of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers
The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) at the weekend inducted the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams and 19 others as Fellows for outstanding contributions to the profession. They were accorded the highest honour of the Society at its 55th conference and annual general meeting held READ MORE
NIMASA eyes global competitiveness with Maritime Labour E-Platform
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed confidence that the Maritime Labour E-Platform would boost the sector’s competitiveness as it hosted a workshop to sensitize users of the portal through practical demonstrations and interactive sessions. Held in Lagos, the workshop practicalized the process of registering, verifying and issuing identity cards to READ MORE
Tinubu reappoints Mohammed Buba Marwa as NDLEA chairman
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug READ MORE
LASU Refutes Claims of Full Online Transition, Says Only 197 Courses Affected
Lagos State University (LASU) has clarified misconceptions surrounding its newly enhanced blended-learning policy, insisting that only a small portion of its courses will move online and that students are not being instructed to remain at home. The university recently directed that courses with over 400 registered students be delivered virtually, citing limited lecture-hall capacity READ MORE
Lagos govt unveils digital indigeneship certificate
The Lagos State government on Thursday launched the Lagos State Indigeneship Automated Certificate to aid appropriate planning for development and identify indigenous students of the state across the country. The unveiling, organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations was held at the Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja, with the theme ‘Lagos State READ MORE
President Tinubu celebrates super eagles’ 4-1 victory over Gabon, says Nigeria’s march to the world cup continues
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. President Tinubu noted that the team played with courage, balance, and precision, and READ MORE
Abiodun hails Appeal Court President for approving Ogun Division
*Says move will boost justice, economic growth Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, for approving the establishment of the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal, describing it as a landmark decision that will deepen justice delivery and strengthen the READ MORE
Nigeria: Senate Approves President Tinubu’s ₦1.15trn Borrowing Request to Fund 2025 Budget Deficit
The Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The approval came on Wednesday after lawmakers adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented by its Vice Chairman, Senator Manu Haruna (APC–Taraba). READ MORE
NCDC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost Entrepreneurship in North Central
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled plans to collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth across the North Central region. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr. James Uloko, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Commission, and made READ MORE
FG Scraps Mother Tongue Policy in Schools
The Federal Government has cancelled the policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British Council in Abuja. Approved in 2022, the National Language READ MORE