Africa Needs Climate Grants, Not Loans – Experts Warn
By Oluwakemi Kindness Climate advocates in Nigeria are calling for urgent global support to help Africa adapt to the devastating impacts of climate change, stressing that loans are no longer a viable solution for adaptation projects. Executive Director of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Mak David-Terungwa, highlighted that flood, food shortages, […]
Abia Governor Offers Employment to 9 Abia NYSC Honours Awardees
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has granted automatic employment to nine former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from the state who recently received the prestigious Presidential Honours Award. Governor Otti made the announcement on Tuesday while receiving the awardees in his office, led by the State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. […]
Air Peace to Hire 1,000 Fresh Graduates
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the creation of 1,000 fresh graduate jobs through its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, positioning the move as a direct response to the Federal Government’s suspension of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports. Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, commended President […]
ANAN confers fellowship on Deputy Senate President
By Anayo Akwitti The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has conferred the fellowship of the professional body on the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR. Senator Barau, an accountant by profession, was conferred with the designation, Fellow Certified National Accountant (FCNA) during the 30th Annual National Conference of the […]
NASC Appoints Emmanuel Odo As Senate Acting Clerk
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as the Acting Clerk of the Senate. The Commission approved the appointment Tuesday during the 6th Commission’s 10th Meeting. “I write to inform you that the 6th Commission at its 10th Meeting held on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, approved […]
Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Must Build Trust – Dogara
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emphasized that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will only succeed if citizens trust the government to deploy resources responsibly. Speaking at the inaugural Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps, Dogara said: “True tax reform is not about raising […]
Waste, Pollution, Power Cuts Top Nigeria’s Environmental Woes — NES
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Nigerians grapple with overflowing waste bins, smoky skies, and unreliable electricity supply, the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) says these everyday challenges remain the country’s most urgent environmental problems. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations and 34th National Conference, NES President, Dr. Efegbidiki […]
World Ozone Day: Environment Ministry Pledges Ozone Protection
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Ministry of Environment has reiterated its determination to phase out ozone-depleting substances in refrigeration and aerosols while promoting safer, climate-friendly alternatives. Speaking in Abuja at an event to mark World Ozone Day 2025, Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Lawal, said the ministry is working with local and international partners to […]
Ordinance Day: NOA DG Urges Nigerians to Respect National Symbols
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols, describing such acts as a civic responsibility and a mark of patriotism. Issa-Onilu made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja to mark National Ordinance […]
DSS Sues Sowore, X Corp, and Meta Over Alleged Anti-Tinubu Posts
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against activist and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, alongside tech giants Meta (Facebook) Inc. and X Corp Inc., over posts deemed denigrating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The suit, dated September 16, 2025, was filed before the […]