NCF Wins Prestigious ICC Global Grassroots Development Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has earned global recognition after winning the prestigious ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year Award, a milestone that underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in grassroots cricket development. The award was presented in recognition of the Federation’s transformative Criiio Cricket Festival held in Zamfara State, an […]
Nigeria’s Import Duty Waivers Hit N34tn In 2025 – Customs
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s import duty exemptions have climbed to ₦34 trillion in 2025, with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) attributing the surge largely to government-backed waivers on military hardware and strategic imports. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday during an investigative session with the Senate Committee on Finance, explaining that […]
FG Flags Off Tungan Madaki–Zuba Road to Unlock Farming, Trade
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Thousands of residents, farmers and traders in communities along the Tungan Madaki–Zuba corridor are set to benefit from improved transportation, easier market access and new economic opportunities following the Federal Government’s flag-off of a seven-kilometre access road linking the area to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Speaker of the […]
Nigeria, US Deepen Security, Trade Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging closer cooperation in security, trade, investment and regional stability. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States […]
Gov Yusuf Retains Garo As 2027 Running Mate
By Zainab Bakare Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reaffirmed his confidence in Deputy Governor Murtala Garo, announcing that he will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during a meeting with federal political appointees at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the […]
Atiku Knocks FG Over Suspended WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO Senior School Certificate Examinations, describing the policy as poorly conceived. Reacting to the government’s decision to suspend the planned […]
Defence Ministry Explains Delay in House Officers’ Allowances
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Defence has clarified that House Officers and Interns at the Armed Forces Reference Hospitals are receiving their allowances, dismissing reports of non-payment as inaccurate. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Richard Pheelangwah, and made available through the Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Ministry said payment […]
FG Expands Cancer Support, Boosts Local Drug Production
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has unveiled fresh measures to ease the burden of cancer treatment by expanding financial support for patients, widening insurance coverage and accelerating local production of cancer medicines. The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami, announced the initiatives at the Best of […]
Ochei Hails Ogunsakin, Adesina After Historic Wimbledon Run
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has hailed Nigerian tennis stars Seun Ogunsakin and Esther Adesina for their outstanding performances at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships, describing their achievements as a major milestone for Nigerian and African tennis. Ochei said the duo’s exploits on one of tennis’ […]
NILDS DG to Deliver Presentation at Legislature Book Launch
By Anayo Akwitti Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has been selected to lead the presentation at the launch of a new book on the Nigerian Legislature. The former minister of National Planning will headline the event scheduled for monday the 13th of July at the National […]