Industrial Agribusiness Expansion Threatens Communities, CSOs Warn
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has raised fresh concerns over the expansion of large-scale industrial agribusiness operations in Nigeria, warning that multinational farming models could deepen land dispossession, environmental degradation and the displacement of rural communities if not properly regulated. The coalition, which includes Environmental Rights Action/FoEN, Health of Mother Earth […]
Tinubu Swears In Doro, Udeh as Ministers, Expands Cabinet to 48
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh as new ministers, officially inducting them into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at a brief ceremony held in the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The swearing-in, which took place at 1:52 p.m., came just before the […]
Senate Approves Kingsley Ude as Minister After Uche Nnaji’s Exit
By: Aremu Toyebaht The Nigerian Senate has approved Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic, following a screening session on Thursday at the National Assembly. Ude’s appointment fills the vacancy left by Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who […]
Telemedicine Key to Bridging Healthcare Gaps Across Nigeria- Salako
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health innovation as core strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable access to healthcare across Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025, themed “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability,” the Minister […]
U.S. Military Drafts Contingency Plans for Possible Airstrikes in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The United States military has reportedly developed contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria following a directive from President Donald Trump to the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” in order to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. According to The New York Times, the U.S. Africa Command has presented several operational options to […]
Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super Finals Set To Kick Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The much-anticipated Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals is set to take centre stage at the picturesque Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, from November 6–9, 2025, promising an unforgettable spectacle of skill, entertainment, and social impact. Speaking during a Media Parley ahead of the grand showdown, National Coordinator of the NBSL, Mahmud […]
Global Leaders Meet Ahead of COP30, to Tackle Deforestation, Climate Crisis
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Global leaders are converging in Belém, Brazil, ahead of the official start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to discuss urgent measures aimed at curbing global warming and revitalizing stalled climate commitments. The high-level talks, holding on Thursday and Friday, feature prominent European figures including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French […]
Amid Challenges, Bishop Adegbite Reaffirms Nigeria’s Resilience, Hope in God
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s future and hope rest firmly in God, despite the nation’s current socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement, NCPC Spokesman Celestine Toruka, says Bishop Adegbite made the declaration during the Conference of States meeting, comprising […]
Unions Back Termination of Controversial E-NSITF Digitalisation Contract
By Chinedu Echianu Two major workers’ unions in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) — the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) have endorsed the management’s decision to terminate the controversial E-NSITF digitalisation contract, which they described […]
Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Scales Second Reading in Senate
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North). The Bill is aimed at creating a national framework to drive Nigeria’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, and enhance environmental sustainability. The proposed legislation, […]