Northern Elders Demand Cancellation of FIRS–France Tax Deal
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) calls on the Federal Government to immediately cancel the tax cooperation agreement between Nigeria’s Federal Inland…
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Ezekwesili Wins Global Lifetime Anti-Corruption Honour
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Nigerian minister and governance advocate, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili receives a major global honour for her lifetime contribution to transparency, accountability…
Private jet crash-lands at Kano airport safely
KANO, Nigeria – A Flybird private jet crash-lands at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday morning, with all passengers and crew evacuated safely.…
NLC announces nationwide protest over worsening insecurity
GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announces a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, as organised labour intensifies pressure on authorities over…
ECOWAS leaders converge in Abuja for future talks
ABUJA, Nigeria – West African leaders converge in Abuja as the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government…
Customs, NDLEA deepen Southeast drug crackdown
ENUGU, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirms its frontline role in combating drug trafficking in the Southeast, as the National Drug Law…
Adamawa farmers gain export access through NEPC drive
MUBI, Nigeria – A fresh export drive in Adamawa State is pushing 210 smallholder farmers closer to international markets, as the state government and…
NEMA declares full readiness for yuletide emergencies
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) declares full operational readiness to respond swiftly to emergencies during the Yuletide season, as increased…
Media urged to fight maternal malnutrition crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – Health and nutrition stakeholders urge Nigerian media organisations to play a stronger, more sustained role in tackling maternal malnutrition, warning that…
Minister Urges Youths to Stay Resilient Despite Hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urges Nigerian youths not to allow economic hardship and social pressures to weaken their…