Army arrests 16 officers over misconduct

As part of efforts to uphold professionalism and discipline within its ranks, the Nigerian Army has arrested 16 officers accused of misconduct and violation of service rules. Director of Defence…

Nigeria @ 65: Subsidy removal, other reforms sole solution to economic crisis, Tinubu insists

In his Independence Day speech on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s economic challenges demand swift and effective intervention to avoid future collapse.… He admitted that his government’s reforms, such as…

Tinubu appoints new heads for NBMA, others

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new heads for three federal institutions, in a move the Presidency says is aimed at strengthening critical agencies and boosting service delivery.……

Kano set to vaccinate 7.8m children in landmark campaign

Kano State is set to roll out one of West Africa’s largest immunization campaigns in October, with over 7.8 million children between 9 months and 14 years expected to receive…

PenCom, TUC to deepen partnership on pension compliance

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has pledged closer collaboration with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension administration and improve compliance with the Contributory…

Nigeria secures AfDB support for SAPZ expansion at UNGA80

Nigeria has obtained renewed funding support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expand the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, designed to boost agro-industrial growth…

PENGASSAN shuts off crude, gas supply to Dangote refinery

The standoff between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery deepened on Saturday, as the union directed seven of its…

Photos: Netanyahu’s UN speech met with boycott, delegations walk out

Netanyahu spoke in a nearly empty hall after a mass walkout of delegations at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday

Nigeria seeks permanent membership on UN Security Council, says VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at UN headquarters in the United States today to discuss key issues, including Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat on…

Katsina Govt fires 3,488 staff over fake credentials, others

The Katsina State Government has fired 3,488 workers from 34 Local Government Councils and Local Education Authorities over fake credentials, ghost postings, absenteeism or declined to appear.… Governor Dikko Radda,…