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World Bank approves $500m MSME finance package for Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria project. In a press release issued by the World Bank in Nigeria on Saturday, the global lender announced that the approval encompasses a […]
Victims, Survivors Hail DSS as Trial of Suspected Deeper Life Church Attackers Speed Up
The recent arraignment by the Department of State Security, DSS of Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the 2012 gun attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church, Otite, near Okene, in Kogi State, which killed over 19 worshippers, families of victims and survivors have thanked the secret police for re-arresting and speeding up Obadaki’s […]
Otti Reaffirms Decision to Retire After Governorship
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reiterated his stance that he will retire from active politics after completing his tenure as governor, dismissing speculation that he has ambitions for higher political office. He made this announcement at the Government House in Umuahia while responding to a viral video in which an individual criticized him over […]
Uba Sani Extends Retirement age for Kaduna Teachers
Governor of Kaduna, Uba Sani has approved improved welfare packages for teachers in the state, including the extension of their retirement age to 65 years. This was contained in sa statement issued by the state’s commissioner for information, Ahmed Maiyaki noting that the new measures took effect from August 1, 2025. He stated that […]
Police Arrest ‘Sai Mallam’ Cult Leader, Suspected Serial Rapist in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested an alleged leader of the notorious ‘Sai Mallam’ cult group and a suspected serial rapist linked to the abuse of dozens of young girls. Briefing journalists, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle organised criminal groups and restore peace […]
Senate Confirms Eyesan, Mohammed as CEOs of NUPRC, NMDPRA
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmations followed their screening by the Senate joint committees on petroleum upstream, downstream, and gas, chaired […]
Tinubu Submits ₦58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining tougher security measures, stricter fiscal discipline, and deeper economic reforms. Presenting the proposal, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” the President said the budget is aimed at consolidating recent macroeconomic gains, restoring […]
Adeleke Defends Osun’s Health Sector Amid Criticism From Oyebamiji
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked claims made by the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, that the state’s health system is “moribund.” Adeleke, in an official statement signed by his spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, described the claim as “a baseless disinformation attempt” that “only deepened the isolation of the opposition candidate in the […]
Federal Executive Council Okays 2026 budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026 Budget, paving the way for its presentation to a joint session of the National Assembly this afternoon by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this in a brief statement on his X […]
President Tinubu Chairs Emergency FEC Meeting Ahead of 2026 Budget Presentation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presiding over an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The meeting is taking place hours after the President formally informed the […]