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Duke-Abiola gets backing for UN top job

Duke-Abiola gets backing for UN top job

  A pan-African think tank has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Akasoba Duke-Abiola for the position of United Nations Secretary-General,…
Nigeria, Benin unite against cross-border criminals

Nigeria, Benin unite against cross-border criminals

  Nigeria and the Republic of Benin are moving to strengthen joint security operations as both countries seek to prevent…
Delta eyes solar power for primary health centres

Delta eyes solar power for primary health centres

Primary healthcare centres and other public institutions in Delta State would soon benefit from expanded access to solar electricity as…
UK names Seymour new Abuja envoy

UK names Seymour new Abuja envoy

The United Kingdom has appointed veteran diplomat Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, signalling a renewed…
EFCC explains Osun account freeze

EFCC explains Osun account freeze

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to restrict access to the Osun State Government account,…
FG sets August deadline for wage payments

FG sets August deadline for wage payments

The Federal Government has assured public servants that their long-awaited outstanding wage award will be paid before the middle of…
Lumumba urges Nigeria to prioritise innovation over oil

Lumumba urges Nigeria to prioritise innovation over oil

Professor Patrick Lumumba, Kenyan scholar, lawyer and Pan-Africanist, has urged Nigeria and the Delta Government to reduce dependence on oil…
Nigeria, Israel deepen ties in Security, tech, trade

Nigeria, Israel deepen ties in Security, tech, trade

Nigeria and Israel have renewed their commitment to expanding cooperation across key sectors including security, defence, agriculture, healthcare, technology and…
Senate threatens sanctions over agency defiance

Senate threatens sanctions over agency defiance

  The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a final 72-hour ultimatum to key government agencies, including the Nigerian…
FAAC shares N12.59trn to FG, States, LGs in H1 2026

FAAC shares N12.59trn to FG, States, LGs in H1 2026

  Gross revenue shared by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) rose to N18.72 trillion in the first half of…
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