Nigeria’s Education: In the wake of the Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) held in Abuja on August 11, 2023, urgent attention is required to breathe life back into the nation’s education sector. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s acknowledgment of the meager 5% budgetary allocation to education highlights the sector’s dire underfunding. This article explores the pressing…
Governor Umaru Bago Issues Ultimatum to the Federal Government In a bold move, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the payment of the 13% derivation fund, akin to other oil-producing states. The governor, while hosting Tijani Aliyu, Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees,…
Nigeria Federal Government in resounding declaration of its commitment to addressing the housing shortage across the country through the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has issued a stern warning to developers and contractors who abandon their projects. Mr. Dangiwa’s statements came during a recent familiarization visit to project sites initiated in 2019…
NLC and TUC: In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared a nationwide strike, set to commence on November 14, 2023. This announcement comes in the wake of a controversial incident that has left the nation in shock and disbelief. The Extraordinary Meeting…
Distinguished Guests to Commemorate the CBN’s 65th Anniversary The forthcoming event, set to take place in Abuja, will host a distinguished gathering of financial experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. The presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso underscores the significance of this celebration. Both these eminent personalities are expected to share…
“I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job,” Festus Keyamo Warns Aviation Chiefs In a stern and uncompromising address to the chief executives of aviation agencies under his Ministry, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, declared, “I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job.” The message was delivered during a…
Abacha Loot- France has made a historic commitment to Nigeria by promising to return $150 million of General Sani Abacha’s frozen assets. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Ms. Catherine Colonna, announced this significant development during a news conference held in Abuja. The decision to repatriate these funds is aimed at strengthening…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has struck a historic deal with StarTimes, a renowned media company, to broadcast the country’s league matches to homes across Nigeria. The five-year broadcast agreement, valued at a staggering N1.6 billion, promises to transform the landscape of Nigerian football. This momentous contract was officially confirmed during a contract signing…
Abuja, Nigeria – November 1, 2023 – President Tinubu issued a stern warning to members of his cabinet during the 2023 Cabinet Retreat held in Abuja. The message was clear – they must either perform or be prepared to leave the government. The retreat, which spanned three days, was attended by ministers, presidential aides, permanent…
President Bola Tinubu: In a surprising turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has stepped into the brewing political storm between Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The ongoing feud between the two prominent political figures has plunged the state into a state of political turmoil. On Tuesday, President Tinubu seized…
