President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug READ MORE
LASU Refutes Claims of Full Online Transition, Says Only 197 Courses Affected
Lagos State University (LASU) has clarified misconceptions surrounding its newly enhanced blended-learning policy, insisting that only a small portion of its courses will move online and that students are not being instructed to remain at home. The university recently directed that courses with over 400 registered students be delivered virtually, citing limited lecture-hall capacity READ MORE
Lagos govt unveils digital indigeneship certificate
The Lagos State government on Thursday launched the Lagos State Indigeneship Automated Certificate to aid appropriate planning for development and identify indigenous students of the state across the country. The unveiling, organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations was held at the Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja, with the theme ‘Lagos State READ MORE
President Tinubu celebrates super eagles’ 4-1 victory over Gabon, says Nigeria’s march to the world cup continues
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. President Tinubu noted that the team played with courage, balance, and precision, and READ MORE
Abiodun hails Appeal Court President for approving Ogun Division
*Says move will boost justice, economic growth Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, for approving the establishment of the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal, describing it as a landmark decision that will deepen justice delivery and strengthen the READ MORE
Nigeria: Senate Approves President Tinubu’s ₦1.15trn Borrowing Request to Fund 2025 Budget Deficit
The Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The approval came on Wednesday after lawmakers adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented by its Vice Chairman, Senator Manu Haruna (APC–Taraba). READ MORE
NCDC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost Entrepreneurship in North Central
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled plans to collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth across the North Central region. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr. James Uloko, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Commission, and made READ MORE
FG Scraps Mother Tongue Policy in Schools
The Federal Government has cancelled the policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British Council in Abuja. Approved in 2022, the National Language READ MORE
Tinubu to NGE: Report boldly, criticise but let us build a nation
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday tasked media practitioners to fulfil their responsibility as the Fourth Estate of the Realm towards nation-building and the sustenance of democracy. President Tinubu also declared that his administration would consider the requests from the Guild for media tax relief and other interventions that would ensure the sustainability and vibrancy READ MORE
FG Suspends Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed 15% ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). In a statement posted on Thursday via its official X handle, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed that the planned implementation of the levy “is no longer in view.” READ MORE
Nigeria: Steel Ministry Launches Digital Content Management Hub to Enhance Efficiency
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), now operational on the 1-Gov Platform, marking a major step toward digital transformation in government operations. The initiative, inaugurated by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, aims to boost operational efficiency, improve data management, and enhance transparency across READ MORE
NIPR Lagos Chairman Calls for Early LaPRIGA 2025 Entries: Urges Members to Avoid Last-Minute Rush
The Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR Lagos), Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, fnipr has encouraged practitioners, agencies and corporate communication teams to complete their submissions for the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) 2025 well ahead of the deadline. Speaking on the importance of timely submissions, READ MORE
CBN Governor: FG’s Economic Reforms Key to Sustainable Repositioning of Nigeria’s Economy
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has emphasized that the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms and bold fiscal consolidation measures are vital for placing the nation’s economy on a sustainable growth path. Cardoso made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 READ MORE
Ondo Reaffirms Commitment to Effective Planning, Sustainable Growth
The Ondo State Government has reiterated its commitment to effective urban and regional planning as a key driver of sustainable development across all sectors of the state. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Sunday Olajide, made this known on Monday in Akure, the state capital, during the 2025 World Town Planning Day READ MORE
Shell highlights contributions to Nigerian economy in NAPE exhibition
Shell is highlighting its contributions to the Nigerian economy in an exhibition at the 2025 International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) which began in Lagos yesterday. The 43rd NAPE conference comes as the professional body turns 50 this year, having been founded in 1975. The theme of the READ MORE