Tinubu to governors: Prioritise citizens’ welfare, tackle poverty, power and agriculture
NEC Endorses Ward-Based Development Strategy, Approves Flood Mitigation Funds President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians, especially at the grassroots, by channelling more…
FG withdraws controversial nurses’ wage circular amid strike threats
The federal government has retracted the controversial circular on nurses’ wages that recently sparked nationwide outrage among healthcare workers and raised fears of an impending strike. Ali Pate, the coordinating…
Tinubu extends Customs Comptroller-General, Adeniyi’s tenure
The Presidency announces that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended…
Kalu withdraws indigeneship bill amid stakeholder concerns
Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, has withdrawn the controversial indigeneship bill that was introduced in the lower legislative chamber. The proposed bill, sponsored by Kalu alongside…
FCTA signs MoU with investor to develop City Walk Abuja, inspired by Dubai’s iconic destination
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MAG International Links Ltd for the development of City Walk Abuja—a modern, mixed-use urban destination modeled…
Tinubu appoints Babangida as Bank of Agriculture chair, names heads of key agencies
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture. The appointment, announced on Thursday by Presidential…
Gambari: Buhari’s cabal bypassed protocol to deliver memos directly to him
Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that some influential members of Buhari’s inner circle—widely referred to as a "cabal"—frequently bypassed official communication…
Nigeria rejects U.S. proposal to accept Venezuelan deportees — Foreign Minister
Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has firmly stated that the country will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States, particularly those being released from American prisons. Speaking…
Presidency debunks claims of visa retaliation against U.S. citizens
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government of Nigeria has revoked or altered the issuance of 5-year multiple-entry non-immigrant visas to United States citizens. In a press…
Nigeria collaborates with US authorities to address new visa policy concerns
Nigeria is actively engaging with U.S. authorities to review the newly announced non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visa policy that affects Nigerian travelers. Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed these developments following a constructive…