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Ile-Ife to Host Maiden 5km Cultural Road Race During Olojo Festival The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Ife Road Race, a 5-kilometer cultural road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event is a unique blend of athleticism […]
Minister of State for Agriculture Bags “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” Award The Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has been honoured with the prestigious “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” award at the inaugural World Agritourism Festival 2025. The award, presented by Xtralarge Farms and Resources, […]
IMF Raises Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecast to 3.4% Amidst Cautious Optimism The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.4% for 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s short-term prospects despite ongoing domestic and global challenges. The new projection, released in the IMF’s July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) […]
Power Rotation Debate Heats Up as Northern Groups Criticise Tinubu’s Performance, Eye 2027 Presidency The long-standing, informal debate on power rotation in Nigeria has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as prominent political and socio-cultural groups from the Northern region openly criticise President Bola Tinubu’s scorecard and signal their intent to contest the 2027 presidency. The Arewa […]
NYSC Lauds Four Benue Ex-Corps Members Honoured by Tinubu with Jobs, Scholarships The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has expressed profound pride and admiration for four of its former corps members who were recently bestowed with the prestigious President’s Honours Award by President Bola Tinubu. The ex-corps members, celebrated for their exceptional […]
TETFund Redirects Foreign Scholarship Funds to Boost Local University Projects, Says Masari In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced it is re-channelling funds previously earmarked for its foreign scholarship programme to finance key projects and build academic capacity within Nigerian universities. The […]
Global Stocks Waver as Trade Optimism Wanes, Focus Shifts to Key Economic Data and Corporate Earnings Global stock markets are exhibiting mixed performance and heightened volatility this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, as investor sentiment navigates a landscape where initial trade relief is fading, and attention firmly turns to a flurry of crucial economic data and […]
Governor Nwifuru Suspends 87 Officials, Including 25 Commissioners, for Skipping State Function Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken decisive action, suspending a total of 87 government officials, including 25 commissioners and 62 aides, for their failure to attend a crucial state function. The governor’s directive, announced on Monday night, July 28, 2025, […]
As Yakubu’s Tenure Nears End, Debate Over INEC Chairman Successor Intensifies With the second and final term of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to conclude on November 8, 2025, discussions and political maneuvers regarding his successor are steadily intensifying across Nigeria’s political landscape. The crucial role […]
Nigeria Grapples with Hepatitis: N17.9 Trillion Economic Loss, 4,252 Annual Deaths Revealed Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as viral hepatitis inflicts an annual economic burden estimated between N13.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion, in addition to claiming the lives of 4,252 Nigerians yearly due to liver cancer caused by untreated infections. These alarming […]
Digitvant Microfinance Bank Empowers Over 50,000 Businesses with “Market Monie” Loans Digitvant Microfinance Bank, a rapidly emerging player in Nigeria’s fintech landscape, announced on Monday, July 28, 2025, that it has disbursed credit facilities to over 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses through its flagship product, “Market Monie.” The milestone was revealed at a press conference […]
Olubadan-Designate, Rashidi Ladoja, Pledges Swift Action on Vacant Chieftaincy Positions High Chief Senator Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland and former Governor of Oyo State, has expressed his commitment to promptly addressing and filling vacant chieftaincy positions within the Ibadan traditional council. This assurance comes as the ancient city concludes the 21-day mourning period for […]
NCAA Issues Stern Warning to Airlines: Pay Up for Delayed Baggage or Face Sanctions The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stringent warning to all local and international airlines operating in the country, mandating full compliance with compensation policies for passengers affected by short-landed baggage or face severe sanctions. The directive, issued on […]
Scrap ‘Exploitative’ Band A Electricity Tariff, Pat Utomi Urges Federal Government Renowned political economist and Convener of The Big Tent, Professor Pat Utomi, has strongly urged the Federal Government to re-evaluate and potentially abolish the Band A electricity tariff, describing it as “exploitative” and “lacking in economic sense.” Professor Utomi made the call on Monday, […]
Despite Hurdles, UNIMED Vows to Uphold Excellence, Aims for Top Three Ranking in Nigeria – VC Adejuyigbe The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, is poised to defy prevailing challenges to sustain and elevate its standards, with the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, expressing firm resolve to steer the institution to become one […]
IGP Egbetokun Decorates 28 Senior Officers, Charges Them to Embrace Innovative, Community-Centric Policing The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, July 28, 2025, decorated 28 newly promoted senior police officers, urging them to embrace innovative strategies and prioritize community engagement in their policing efforts. The colourful ceremony took place at the Goodluck […]
FG Targets Over 2 Million Jobs Through Ambitious Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme The Federal Government has set an ambitious target of generating over two million jobs across Nigeria through its expansive Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme. This initiative, designed to address the nation’s severe housing deficit, is also poised to significantly stimulate local economies […]
Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Soars to N41.3 Trillion, Becomes Third Largest GDP Contributor Nigeria’s real estate sector has experienced a monumental surge, with its valuation climbing to an impressive N41.3 trillion in 2024. This remarkable growth, confirmed by the latest rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on […]
President Tinubu Showers Super Falcons with National Honours, $100,000 Each for Record WAFCON Victory President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, July 28, 2025, hosted Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons, lavishing them with national honours, substantial cash rewards, and residential apartments following their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each of the 24 […]
Osun Assembly Passes Landmark Electricity Bill, Establishes State Regulatory Commission The Osun State House of Assembly on Monday, July 28, 2025, passed a significant Electricity Bill, 2025, a legislative move poised to revolutionize the power sector within the state. The bill, an executive proposal, successfully scaled its third reading during a plenary session presided over […]