In a bid to address the escalating security crisis in Nigeria, prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has stepped forward, offering to mediate discussions between the federal government and bandits. Expressing deep concern over the recent abduction of 287 students from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun local government area…
In a resolute display of gallantry, the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with hybrid force elements, orchestrated a series of successful operations against terrorist factions across various regions. The operations, executed on Sunday, March 10, 2024, yielded significant victories against the entrenched threats of Boko Haram/ISWAP and separatist militias in Nigeria. Neutralization of Terrorist Enclaves in…
The Nigerian University Staff Unions:The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union have jointly announced a 7-day warning strike aimed at pressing the Nigerian government to address the issue of four months’ withheld salaries. This decision follows the nationwide strike in 2022 and comes after unsuccessful attempts by the unions…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a remarkable surge in the country’s external reserves, indicating a positive trend in economic stability. The latest data reveals a substantial increase of $993 million within just one month, catapulting the reserves to $34.11 billion. This surge marks the highest point in eight months, showcasing resilience and…
In a bold and significant move, the Niger State Government has officially renamed the Minna International Airport to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport. This decision serves as a powerful tribute to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a towering figure in Nigerian politics renowned for his influential role in shaping the nation’s political landscape. By bestowing this…
In the three-month period from October to December 2023, Nigeria experienced a staggering surge in its crude oil exports, resulting in a revenue of N10.31 trillion. This figure marks a substantial increase in the country’s total export value, signaling a robust performance in its oil sector. According to the latest data released by the National…
President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step towards bolstering food security and economic stability in Nigeria by instructing the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to return seized food items to border communities. In a bid to reinforce the nation’s food security measures, Tinubu’s directive underscores the importance of selling these confiscated goods within Nigerian markets…
In a daring confrontation, troops belonging to the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian soldiers thwarted a well-coordinated attempt by heavily armed robbers to raid banks in Ayingba, Kogi State. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the robbers, armed with sophisticated weaponry, descending upon the town in the early hours of Thursday, March 7th, 2024….
In his recent advisory to President Tinubu, Kingsley Moghalu the former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, underscored the urgency of a cabinet reshuffle to rejuvenate investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic strategies. Kingsley Moghalu argued that the prolonged and politically-driven nature of cabinet appointments has dissuaded investors looking for expertise-driven solutions to the…
The Nigerian Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating illegal firearms production, as they recently uncovered a clandestine gun manufacturing operation in Jos, Plateau State. During a targeted raid, Nigerian Police officials stumbled upon a well-equipped facility where various equipment used in the production of firearms was found. This discovery sheds light on…
