Nigeria Secures Retail Boost with Hypercity, Carrefour Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has highlighted growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy following the formalisation of a retail partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja, Gbajabiamila commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
NSITF Set to Lead Talks on Strengthening Social Safety Nets
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has assured that it is ready to facilitate meaningful and solution-driven discussions on ways of strengthening social protection systems across West Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. This follows Nigeria’s preparedness to host the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar […]
El-Rufai Bail Hearing Stalled Until April 14
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 14, 2026, as legal proceedings continue over allegations of financial misconduct. El-Rufai, who appeared in court under tight security on Monday, pleaded not guilty to a nine-count charge brought […]
NILDS Team Pays Condolence Visit To Former INEC Chairman Jega
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, on Tuesday led a delegation of the Management and Personal Aides to the residence of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega, on a condolence visit. This follows the death of Hajiya […]
NILDS DG Sulaiman Pays Tribute to Late NTA Broadcaster Abdulmalik
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran broadcaster and former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Ilorin staff, Abdulrahman Abdulmalik. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the […]
Easter: NLC Urges Leaders to Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on political leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens and embrace selfless service, citing worsening economic conditions facing workers across the country. In an Easter message, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, says the period should serve as a time for reflection on leadership and governance, stressing […]
Over 2,000 Widows Receive Food, Cash Support in Abuja Outreach
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso More than 2,000 widows in Abuja have received food items and cash support as part of an outreach programme targeting vulnerable households amid rising living costs. The distribution done by Uzochukwu Akunedozi, Chief Executive Officer of Blake Resort, on April 3, 2026, provided beneficiaries with rice, tomato paste, groundnut oil, and cash […]
Akpabio urges Peace, Tolerance at Easter
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Akpabio gave the advice in a congratulatory message, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, urging all Christians to reflect on the values of love and peaceful […]
NILDS DG Felicitates Christians at Easter, Urges Prayers for Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across the country, urging them to pray for Nigeria’s peace and progress. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the NILDS boss describes Easter as a deeply […]
Wike Inspects FCT Road Projects Ahead of May Commissioning
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday inspected ongoing road projects across Abuja, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to timely completion and quality delivery. The projects—N16 Jahi–Gwarimpa road, Airport Road–Kuje junction, and Kuje-Gwagwalada road—are scheduled for commissioning in May by Bola Tinubu as part of his third anniversary. […]