President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in…
NIMC Ward-Level Enrolment Drive Gains Momentum Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said its Ward-Level Enrolment Drive, which officially commenced on February 16, 2026, is ongoing and progressing steadily across the federation.The Commission reiterated that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains a foundational requirement for…
FG Approves N48b For 12 Varsities’ Engineering Upgrade
The Federal Government has approved N48 billion to 12 Universities for engineering upgrades across the country.Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday at the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund Special High-Impact Intervention…
ABC Transport Celebrates Accident-Free Drivers, Earns Applause From FRSC, Police, Others
Five front line safety and security agencies, including Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS), have lauded ABC Transport Plc and its drivers for their contributions to road safety in Nigeria.They…
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The Area Commander (Area E Command) of the Nigeria Police, FESTAC, ACP Chike Otti, speaking at the awards ceremony. With him are ABC Transport GMD, Jude Nneji (l), and the DPO, FESTAC Police station, Bakare Ibrahim
NGX Group Appoints Olaniyan As Group Chief Strategy Officer
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced the appointment of Ms. Jumoke Olaniyan as Group Chief Strategy Officer, further strengthening its executive leadership as the Group advances its next phase of strategic growth, digital transformation, product innovation and market…
Crude Soars After U.S., Israel Strikes On Iran
Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent investors fleeing the prospect of an extended conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.Brent briefly spiked almost 14 percent and West Texas Intermediate nearly 12…
Dangote Expands Industrial Footprint With Focus On Steel, Power, Ports
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development as part of a broader ambition to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.Dangote, whose conglomerate spans cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser, and petrochemicals, said…
At WCO Forum, NCS Harps On Impact-Based Reform Communication
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026.Speaking at…
NIMASA Renews Partnership With World Maritime University
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital…
Lagos Rolls Out Traffic Diversions For Road Reconstruction
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate the commencement of Phase 1 reconstruction and expansion works on Ogunnusi Road by the Federal Ministry of Works.The project covers the stretch from Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop to Mobil…
FRSC Gets Toyota Hilux From Dunamis, Decorates Enenche, Wife As Special Marshals
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), FCT Sector Command, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, received a Toyota Hilux donation from Dunamis International Gospel Centre at the Glory Dome, Abuja, in a move aimed at boosting the operational capacity of RS…
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU’S TRIBUTE TO PASTOR ENOCH ADEBOYE ON HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is one of our nation’s greatest gifts: a spiritual fortress, interceding for Nigeria and its people to God Almighty.His humility is genuine, and his wisdom runs…
Publisher, Ajagbe Declares For Lagos Island Constituency II House of Assembly Seat
The Publisher of online news platform, August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as Omoatitebi, has formally entered the political arena, declaring his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Lagos Island Constituency II under…