NILDS DG Sulaiman Receives Legislative Excellence Award
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has received recognition for his contributions to strengthening legislative development and democratic governance in Nigeria. Sulaiman was among prominent lawmakers and stakeholders honoured at the National Legislative Awards 2026, organised by HallowMace Africa on Thursday at […]
Akpabio Backs City Boy Movement’s Drive for Tinubu’s 2027 Victory
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said that the City Boy Movement is set to work towards maximum victory for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Addressing a delegation of the City Boy Movement during a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday, Akpabio commended the commitment and […]
NNPC Seals $20bn in Gas Deals Within a Year
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it signed gas sale and purchase agreements worth more than $20 billion in the past year and cut operating costs by $3.4 billion through reforms and contract optimisation. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari disclosed this on Tuesday at the 25th NOG Energy Week […]
APC Members Rally in Plateau Over Alleged Imposed Candidate
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State staged a peaceful protest at the party’s state secretariat in Jos, alleging the imposition of a candidate in the House of Representatives primary for the Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency. The protesters, mostly youths from the constituency, marched with […]
Tinubu Urges CSOs to Champion Transparency Boost Development
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has described civil society organisations (CSOs) as key partners in Nigeria’s development, urging them to work more closely with government to promote transparency, accountability and sustainable growth. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu made the call on Wednesday at the National […]
Atiku Rejects ICPC Probe, Demands Independent PFIPC Inquiry
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that only an independent commission of inquiry can restore public confidence. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his […]
Budget Motion Sparks Heated Exchange in House of Reps
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a motion on the poor implementation of the budget and delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, who represents an Abia State constituency, sponsored the motion to address concerns about slow budget […]
CBN: Standard ₦100 Note Remains Valid Legal Tender
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday clarified that the standard ₦100 banknote remains legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions across the country. In a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, the apex bank says the clarification followed reports that some individuals and businesses had […]
Tinubu Urges Afreximbank to Drive Africa’s Industrial Revolution
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to take the lead in accelerating Africa’s industrialisation by unlocking the continent’s vast human, financial and natural resources. The President made the call on Tuesday while receiving Afreximbank’s newly elected President and Chairman of the Board, George Elombi, at the State […]
Senate Grills NWDC Over ₦943m Board Allowances
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Regional Development has queried the operations of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), raising concerns over the payment of about ₦943 million in board allowances, delays in appointing executive directors and persistent governance challenges slowing the commission’s take-off. At an investigative hearing with officials of the commission and […]