Real Reason Why I Dumped PDP – Governor Diri
Governor Diri says decision to join APC driven by Bayelsa’s unity and development Governor speaks publicly for the first time since resigning from PDP Emphasises that politics should serve as…
NELFUND Records One Million Applications, Disburses ₦116bn in Student Loans
NELFUND says over one million students apply for government-backed education loans since May 2024. ₦116 billion disbursed to cover tuition and upkeep for beneficiaries across tertiary institutions. Programme remains open…
Naira Hits 2025 Peak at ₦1,421/$ as Forex Supply Improves, Reserves Rise
Naira strengthens to ₦1,421.73 per dollar, marking the year’s highest gain. Surge attributed to strong foreign portfolio inflows and steady market liquidity. External reserves climb to $43.17 billion amid renewed…
Gumi to Tinubu: Summon US envoy or cut ties after Trump’s ‘guns-a-blazing’ threat
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi condemns Donald Trump’s military threat as disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty. Gumi urges President Tinubu to summon the US ambassador or sever diplomatic relations. The cleric stresses exploring…
Trump Threatens to Cut Off Aid to Nigeria Over Killings of Christians
• Trump accuses Nigerian government of allowing continued attacks on Christians • Warns of U.S. military response and suspension of all aid to Nigeria • Calls for congressional probe, says…
FG Unveils ₦10 Million Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian Students
Federal Government, FG has announced the launch of a ₦10 million Tax Reform Contest targets undergraduates, NYSC members to promote fiscal literacy Participants to create content analysing Nigeria’s new tax…
Terrorists Attack Southern Kaduna Community, Kill Five Residents in Fresh Bandit Assault
Terrorists attacked a Southern Kaduna community, killing at least five residents and leaving others critically injured The terrorists, commonly referred to as bandits, stormed Damakasuwa in Southern Kaduna, shooting randomly…
Nigeria Moves for Fresh $1bn World Bank Loan to Boost Jobs, Investments
Nigeria has opened fresh talks with the World Bank for a new $1 billion loan Loan split between IDA credit and IBRD financing, pending December approval World Bank backs reforms…
PETROAN Back Tinubu’s 15% Import Duty
PETROAN declares support for new tariff aimed at protecting local refineries Economists say policy could boost domestic fuel production Stakeholders fear move may worsen current hardship for Nigerians The Petroleum…
ADC Warns Tinubu: New Fuel Tax Will Push Nigerians to the Brink
ADC condemns 15% import duty on petrol and diesel as “insensitive and misguided.” Says levy could push pump price beyond ₦1,000 per litre and deepen economic suffering. Accuses APC government…