The Federal Government has intensified efforts to phase out traditional bush-burning practices and promote modern, climate-smart agricultural techniques aimed at protecting soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing harmful emissions. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, disclosed this at the close-out workshop of the project titled “Abatement READ MORE
Keyamo Signs Concession Agreement for Enugu Airport
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has formally signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. According to a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Abuja. READ MORE
WEF: Nigeria advocates home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges
The Federal Government of Nigeria has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. According to a statement, Vice-President, Kashim Shettima during a High-level Accra Reset Initiative meeting held on the margins of the ongoing 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and READ MORE
Tinubu approves the posting of 3 Ambassadors-designate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America. Also confirmed by the President READ MORE
Nigeria: FG urges financial institutions to support climate-smart farming
The Federal Government has called on financial institutions to design tailored financing products that will enable farmers to adopt low-emission, climate-smart agricultural practices, aimed at improving air quality, strengthening food systems and boosting climate resilience nationwide. The call was made by Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food READ MORE
CBN, NIBSS Urge Stronger Collaboration to Sustain Decline in E-Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) have called on financial institutions to deepen collaboration to sustain the recent decline in electronic fraud and advance digital financial inclusion. The appeal was made on Wednesday at the 2026 Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) Technical Kick-Off Session held in READ MORE
FG Pledges Credible, Globally Acceptable National Census
The Federal Government has restated its resolve to conduct a credible, transparent and internationally acceptable national census, driven by effective public communication and strong inter-agency collaboration. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known when the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, led a management READ MORE
Nigeria govt eyes food, nutrition policy review for food security
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), Dr Deborah Odoh has said that the ongoing review of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition is key to Nigeria’s food security. Odoh said this in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relationship in the ministry, Mrs Osagie Jacobs, READ MORE
Nigeria govt announces plans to establish local building materials manufacturing hub
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that it will intensify efforts to deepen industrial capacity through the establishment of local building materials manufacturing hubs. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore, made the remark on Wednesday at the ongoing 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban READ MORE
FG Validates National Policy to Tackle Land Degradation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has validated an updated National Policy aimed at addressing desertification, land degradation and drought across the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Tuesday at a workshop on the Review of the National Policy on Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought. He was represented at the READ MORE
NCC Photo News: Stakeholder Engagement on Spectrum Roadmap 2026 – 2030
L-R: Deputy Director, Huawei Business Environment/Affairs Nigeria, Dr. Nihinlola Fafore; Head, Spectrum Administration Department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Atiku Lawal; Head, Fixed Networks and Converged Services (NCC), Engr. Gidado Maigana Ahmed; Head Spectrum Assignment (NCC), Mr. Abubakar Hammanyaji; Country Lead, Digital Access Program, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Mr. Idongesit Udo; Head, Spectrum READ MORE
Shell Announces Changes to the Executive Committee
Shell Plc has announced significant progress in its previously outlined plan to integrate its technical divisions—currently forming the Projects and Technology organisation—into its business lines. The company said the simplification will strengthen its businesses by bringing technical capabilities closer to value creation, while supporting Shell’s ongoing efforts to improve cost competitiveness. As a READ MORE
Dangote outlines new strategy to drive Africa’s economic expansion and industrial development
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably. READ MORE
Lagos State: Sanwo-Olu signs ₦4.44tn budget 2026, aims inclusive growth
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N4.4 trillion describing it as a “Budget of Shared Prosperity” aimed at inclusive growth. The governor who spoke at the State House in Ikeja on Monday, during the signing ceremony said that the budget also aims at improving the READ MORE
Nigeria: Super Eagles in 12-place jump to 26th in FIFA ranking after AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Nigeria is now the third-best team in READ MORE