Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has demonstrated significant growth in early 2025, building upon the momentum from 2024. According to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2025 surged by 24.75% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a value of $1.791 billion. This increase is attributed to the
The Federal Government is actively seeking global investments to boost local health manufacturing in Nigeria. This was made known by Mr Alaba Balogun, the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations. He said that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, recently met with top global philanthropies and donors on the
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately review and adjust the examination schedule to ensure that no student is required to sit for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) before 9am considering the current security situations in the country.
The Nigerian Presidency has firmly rejected allegations that President Bola Tinubu is orchestrating a shift towards a one-party state, following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). These claims have been met with strong denials from the government, which asserts its commitment to democratic principles. Prominent opposition figures and civil
The Federal Government gad said that it will provide two megawatts of Clean Renewable Energy in each of the 37 federal universities in the states and the FCT. Report gathered that gthe clean renewable energy is a source of generating power through hydro energy, solar power and wind power. The Director-General of Electricity Company of
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to inaugurate the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity and stabilise food prices. Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Friday during a meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee at the Presidential Villa. Shettima said the initiative will align with agricultural efforts
A former presidential adviser and ex-member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of using financial inducements to orchestrate the defection of key figures from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Bugaje made the statement during an interview on Television, onThursday. He expressed concern over what he described as
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, political tensions are escalating. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that it has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians and lacks achievements to justify a re-election bid. In a recent statement, Atiku emphasized the importance of democratic freedoms, stating that
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concerns over a high-ticket mentorship programme offered by Dr. Stephen Akintayo, a well-known motivational speaker and investment coach. In a post on his Facebook page on April 23, 2025, Akintayo revealed a limited offer, 10 exclusive slots for a one-on-one mentorship and business
The Lagos State Government has announced the full sponsorship of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for 56,134 final-year students across public secondary schools, at a total cost of N1.5 billion. Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Commissioner, Ministry of Basic Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, disclosed this on Thursday at the 2025 Lagos
