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Officials from the U.S. and Nigeria at the Abuja launch of the Commercial and Investment Partnership aimed at expanding bilateral trade.

US, Nigeria Launch Trade Pact to Drive Investment, Create Jobs

By: Uju Nwachukwu In a bid to deepen commercial ties, drive mutual prosperity, the United States and Nigeria have launched the working group phase of their Investment Partnership in Abuja. The initiative, anchored on a five-year agreement signed in 2024, by US. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, aims to deepen bilateral commercial cooperation and expand economic opportunities in both nations The initiative also brings together senior officials and private […]

June 24, 2025

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NCPC Boss Hails Appointment of Nasarawa State CPWB

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has pledged his full support to the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Alfa Yusufu, who paid him a courtesy visit alongside his management team at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja. Bishop Adegbite expressed gratitude to Dr. Yusufu for starting his administration with a familiarization visit to the Commission and charged the team to ensure […]

June 24, 2025

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu meets with EU Parliament officials to strengthen Africa-Europe parliamentary ties.

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Deputy Speaker says Africa-Europe partnership key to shared progress

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has led a delegation of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and share experiences between the two parliamentary bodies. During the meeting with the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group of the European Parliament on Monday, Kalu emphasizes the importance of collaboration. The Deputy Speaker who chairs the Monetary and Financial Affairs Community of PAP […]

June 23, 2025

Economy

Nigerian Customs Proposes ₦1.13trn 2025 Budget, Criticizes 2024 Funding Shortfall

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has proposed a budget of N1.13 trillion for its 2025 operations. The budget it notes aims at strengthening revenue generation despite what lawmakers describe as gross underfunding in the previous year. Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Bello Jibo, presented the proposal on Monday during a budget defence session before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise in Abuja. Breaking down the 2025 proposal, Jibo said N247.1 billion—or 21.8 per cent—is allocated […]

June 23, 2025

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Meet Demands of Striking FCT Workers, CDWR Charges FCT Minister, Council Chairmen

By Chinedu Echianu The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Abuja Chapter, has strongly condemned the alleged refusal of the six Area Council Chairmen and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to meet the demands of Area council workers who have been on indefinite strike since March, 24, 2025. The workers, consisting of primary school teachers, primary healthcare personnel and other council staff had embarked on the strike due to non-implementation of the new national minimum wage law. A statement […]

June 23, 2025

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US Group Faults Gowon Over Aburi Accord Claims

By Oluwakemi Kindness A United States-based group, Rising Sun, has faulted former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), of allegedly misrepresenting the true reasons behind the collapse of the 1967 Aburi Accord. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the group describes Gowon’s recent claim—that the accord failed because General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu insisted on regional control of the military—as historically inaccurate. The statement, jointly signed by Rising Sun President, Maxwell Dede, and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Augustine […]

June 23, 2025

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NSITF Boss Pledges to Promote Safety in Work Places …Bags Safety Award

By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has pledged to further promote safety culture within the country, especially in the workplace. Faleye made the pledge when the President of the Institute of Safety Professionals in Nigeria, ISPON, Dr Udezi Stephen, paid a courtesy visit to the NSITF Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, and conferred on him the Safety Ambassador Award of the Institute. Speaking after bagging the Safety Ambassador Award, Faleye […]

June 22, 2025

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FG to Prioritise Tourism Infrastructure, Says Wike

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday reiterated the federal government's commitment to developing tourism infrastructure and promoting private sector involvement in the management of public assets. Speaking during his visit to a government-owned golf facility in Abuja, Wike emphasized the importance of preserving government property while enhancing its economic value through tourism and investment. “This is my first time visiting this place, and I must say I’m impressed,” the Minister stated. […]

June 21, 2025

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Wike Promises Apo Mechanics, Traders of Seamless Relocation to Wasa

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment of inclusive and orderly relocation of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association to a newly developed site in Wasa District. He gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with members of the association at the Apo Mechanic Village, shortly after a commissioning ceremony. The meeting forms part of the Administration’s long-standing efforts to resolve a relocation issue that has lingered for […]

June 21, 2025