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Nigerian flag waving during 65th Independence anniversary celebration in Abuja.

Nigeria at 65: Progress Hinges on Economic Vision, Citizen Participation – Leaders

By Sulaiman Gobir As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, leaders and experts have stressed that the country’s freedom will only translate into real progress if urgent issues of governance, economic planning, and citizen participation are addressed. Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and current member of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Martin Azubuike, said independence gave Nigeria sovereignty, but the real test lies in how its systems are managed. “Independence gives us the leverage to take […]

October 1, 2025

DG of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, delivering a statement on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, calling for citizen participation and alignment with national development policies.

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Nigeria at 65: DG NILDS Urges Citizens to Rekindle Hope for a Stronger Nation

By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on citizens to believe in the country’s future and actively participate in nation-building. Professor Sulaiman made the remarks on Wednesday, October 1, in a felicitatory statement commemorating the milestone anniversary of Africa’s most populous nation. Congratulating Nigeria’s leadership at all levels and citizens nationwide, he emphasised the need for sustained citizen engagement […]

October 1, 2025

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FG Brokers Peace Between PENGASSAN, Dangote Refinery

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, following days of industrial unrest. PENGASSAN, which began a nationwide strike on Monday, September 29, 2025, in protest against the disengagement of over 800 of its members, has now agreed to commence the process of calling off the action. As part of the agreement, Dangote Refinery will redeploy the affected workers to […]

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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 rebound with 4.23% GDP growth in Q2 2025 and inflation at 20.12%. He stressed that reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange unification […]

October 1, 2025

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Nigeria at 65: Experts Urge People-Focused Reforms to Drive Growth

By Oluwakemi Kindness Economists and business experts have called for consistent, transparent, and people-focused reforms if Nigeria is to build a sustainable economy beyond oil dependence. As Nigeria mark its 65 independence anniversary, Daniel Effah, Senior Business Development Manager at PUPrime Africa, highlighted that while Nigeria’s economy appears diversified, government revenue remains heavily reliant on crude oil. "In reality, oil contributes less than five percent to GDP. However, government revenue is still tied to oil. Any crash in oil prices […]

October 1, 2025

Senator Titus Zam addressing the Senate Committee during the presentation of the NCDC 2025 budget by Managing Director Tsenyil Yiltsen.

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Senate Committee Approves N140bn 2025 Budget for NCDC

By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has endorsed the commission’s N140 billion 2025 budget, urging judicious utilization once approved by the Senate. The approval followed a detailed presentation by NCDC Managing Director, Mr. Tsenyil Yiltsen, on Tuesday before the Senator Titus Zam-led committee. Senator Zam, Committee Chairman, stated:"After careful review of the issues in the budget and the comprehensive presentation by the MD and his team, the committee has approved the budget of […]

October 1, 2025

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Nigeria at 65: Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Nigerians to Rekindle Hope

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerians to renew their hope and commitment to nation-building as the country marks 65 years of independence. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges but expressed optimism that the country is steadily moving toward greatness. He urged citizens to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a framework that captures the collective aspirations […]

October 1, 2025

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ARISE TV Mourns Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Demand Justice

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s media and political circles have been thrown into mourning following the death of ARISE TV reporter and producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during a suspected armed robbery attack in Abuja. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was attacked at her Katampe residence in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, according to reports. The tragic incident has drawn widespread condemnation and expressions of grief. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a condolence letter to […]

September 30, 2025

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, DG of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, speaking on labour disputes with the Dangote Group

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MAN, Warn Strikes Against Dangote May Imapact Economy

By Oluwakemi Kindness The ongoing labour dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), PENGASSAN, and the Dangote Group has raised fresh concerns about the country’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment. Business leaders, including the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, have warned that nationwide strikes could undermine the rule of law and further weaken Nigeria’s fragile investment climate. Ajayi-Kadir, speaking on a national television programme on Tuesday, said disputes with employers should be […]

September 30, 2025