FG to support campaign on Measles-Rubella vaccine

FG to support campaign on Measles-Rubella vaccine The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This…

NIMASA investigates piracy incident in Gulf of Guinea

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) reports its preliminary investigations on a piracy incident that took place in the Gulf of Guinea on Friday 30th May…

NDIC seeks stakeholder input on deposit insurance guidelines

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for feedbacks from financial services industry stakeholders in the country, policy makers and the general public towards the ongoing…

Nigeria, UNICEF to train 20m youth in digital skills by 2030

In a major move to harness the power of Nigeria’s youth for national transformation, the Federal Government has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train…

NIRSAL drives $2.5bn boost for Nigeria’s beef Export

Barbara Bako, Abuja. In a strategic push to make Nigeria a top-tier supplier of premium beef, NIRSAL Plc, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has kicked off…

Waziri mourns deceased Kano athletes, Mokwa flood victims

Waziri Danbatta, Alh. Mustapha Shehu, has extended his condolences to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Emir of Kano, and the bereaved families of the 22 athletes who died in a…

FG moves to clear N2trn power debt, reinforces sector reform

The Federal Government has begun steps to settle a N2 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies, a move seen as a clear signal of its commitment to long-term…

Nigeria eyes Cocoa processing, $25bn gas pipeline to Europe– VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector particularly the cocoa industry, from a raw commodity supplier to a major processor on the…

NIPSS defends integrity as SEC 47 participant petitions Tinubu

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has defended its actions following a petition sent to President Bola Tinubu by a participant of its Senior Executive Course (SEC)…

NDLEA busts Hajj drug ring, arrests kingpins, seizes ₦9.3bn opioids

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a major drug trafficking syndicate that sponsored Nigerian pilgrims to smuggle cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of Hajj pilgrimage.…