Sanusi Questions ECO Plan, $1tn Economy Target by 2030
By Zainab Bakare, Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has questioned the feasibility of the proposed ECOWAS single currency, ECO, and Nigeria’s ambition to build a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030, warning that political aspirations must be supported by economic realities. Sanusi spoke at a public lecture on “ECO Currency […]
Shettima Submits Tinubu’s 2027 APC Nomination Forms,
By Julian Osamoto Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja. He declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has “proved his mettle” in managing Nigeria’s economic reforms and steering the country […]
May Day: Workers Decry Insecurity, Soaring Costs
By Chinedu Echianu Nigerian workers marked the International Workers’ Day 2026, raising concerns over insecurity, inflation, and declining real wages across the country. At Eagle Square, workers used the annual celebration to draw attention to a widening gap between government assurances and everyday economic realities. Journalists and civil servants alike said rising costs and economic […]
FG Increases Civil Servants’ Allowances, Welfare Benefits
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, following approval by the […]
Minister Charges New Fire Officers on Proactive Disaster Management
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need for proactive disaster management and improved emergency response across the country. Tunji-Ojo, handed down the charge as the Federal Fire Service (FFS) graduated its largest officer training cohort […]
Tributes as NILDS DG Prof Abubakar Sulaiman Marks 60th Birthday
By Chinedu Echianu It was a day of celebration, reflection, and admiration in Abuja as Nigeria’s political elite, royal fathers, and academic giants converged to honour the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. The high-profile event was more than a birthday […]
Picture Story: National Leaders Hail NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman at 60
By Julian Osamoto It was a day of tributes, reflection, and celebration in Abuja as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to honour Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. The event went beyond personal accolades, to a national conversation on leadership, governance, and […]
World Girl Child Day: Nigerian Girls Leading Change Amid Crisis
By: Osamoto Julian Across Nigeria, young girls are stepping forward not just as victims of hardship, but as trailblazers shaping their own destinies. As the world marks this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” focus has turned to how […]
Nigeria at 65: Tinubu Flags Economic Challenges, Security Concerns
By Julian Osamoto In a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians, while outlining the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy, restore security, and support citizens. Reform Challenges President Tinubu highlighted persistent economic pressures, including high inflation and reliance on past oil revenues, while claiming a […]
Tinubu Ends State of Emergency in Rivers State, Restores Fubara
By Julian Osamoto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, declaring that democratic governance will resume immediately. With the lifting of the proclamation, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martins Amaewhule, […]