ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has, for the first time, surpassed Lagos State to become Nigeria’s leading destination for foreign investment. This significant shift in the country’s economic landscape was revealed in the Q1 2025 Capital Importation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the report, Abuja…
A 17-year-old student from Yobe State, Nafisat Abdullah Aminu, has brought immense pride to Nigeria by emerging as the top performer in English Language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom. Nafisat, a student of the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), outshone more than 20,000 students from 69 countries, including…
UMUAHIA, NIGERIA – The Abia State government has officially declared the state to be free of new outbreaks of major public health diseases, including cholera and monkeypox. The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Okey Kanu, following the weekly Executive Council meeting. Kanu stated that there have been no new reported…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of two pilots from ValueJet airline following a “serious breach of aviation safety protocols” at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has prompted immediate enforcement action from the regulatory body. According to a statement released by the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning of above-normal rainfall in Gombe, Kano, and several other northern states as the country approaches the peak of the rainy season. This forecast, part of the agency’s August weather outlook, highlights a significant risk of flash and riverine flooding in the affected regions. According to…
The Federal Government, through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the rank of Assistant Controllers General (ACG) in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). This move is a part of the government’s commitment to strengthening the leadership of the Service and…
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – In a stark and sobering assessment of the security situation in Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has publicly declared that the state is “losing ground” to Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. The governor’s remarks were made during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in Maiduguri, where he expressed deep concern over…
A significant controversy has erupted in Niger State following Governor Umar Bago’s directive to revoke the operational licence of Badegi Radio, a private station in Minna. The governor’s action, which also included ordering the sealing of the station and marking its building for demolition, has been met with immediate and strong reactions from media…
The nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been suspended, bringing a much-needed reprieve to the nation’s healthcare sector. The suspension, announced by the union’s national leadership, follows successful negotiations and a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government. The strike, which had a crippling…
The Nigerian healthcare system is once again facing a looming crisis as medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, issue stern warnings of a nationwide strike over persistent poor welfare conditions and unaddressed demands. This development raises serious concerns about access to healthcare for millions of Nigerians, potentially crippling hospitals across the country. The…
