The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised concerns that abuse of the naira is driving up the cost of printing and replacing banknotes. The Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Dr Bala Bello, was represented by Dr Adedeji Adetona, Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management Department, who delivered the speech on his behalf. “The Naira is…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally backed the Global Governance Initiative, GGI, launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, NCSP, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, conveyed the endorsement on Tuesday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Government of Nigeria. Mr. Tegbe, while…
Senior leaders from Nigeria and the United States gathered at the Abuja Continental Hotel to commemorate two decades of collaboration between the Nigeria Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (NMODHIP) and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The ceremony, marking the 20th anniversary of the WRAIR–NMODHIP partnership, was graced by the Honorable Minister…
Theatre enthusiasts, indigenes, and guests gathered on Monday evening at the Apex Event Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, for the performance of Arusa, a play celebrating Ibadan’s royal heritage as part of the coronation ceremonies of former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The former governor is set to be crowned…
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, says borrowing should not be seen as a weakness in Nigeria’s financial system, but as a normal part of government budgeting. Speaking at a press session in Abuja, Mr. Adedeji explained that President Tinubu administration has already halted the controversial “Ways and Means”…
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has accused the government of giving terrorists “celebrity treatment” at peace meetings while leaving ordinary Nigerians defenseless against attacks. In a statement posted on his social media page on Wednesday and titled “Beyond State Police: The Urgent Case for Citizens’ Right to Bear Arms,” Barrister Dalung said Nigeria’s centralized…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday said the National Library fund had raised N20.4bn since it was launched last Thursday, September 18, 2025. “So far we have raised N20.4bn since this fund launched last week, and more are still coming,” the First Lady told journalists at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Ahead of her…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday shortly after regaining access to her office at the National Assembly. Her return followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha,…
Stakeholders in Kwara South Senatorial District have criticised federal lawmakers from the zone over what they described as poor and ineffective representation since their election into the National Assembly. The stakeholders, under the platform of the Kwara South Development Initiative, spoke during a strategic consultation meeting held in Ilorin on Monday with the theme “Reawakening…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has urged African nations to take control of their mineral resources and reform the global financial system that has long exploited the continent. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, President tinubu made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in New…