Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. Shettima emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He stated this during a High-level Accra Reset Initiative meeting held on the margins of the ongoing 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting
A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030 for the North, West and Central Africa Hub in Abuja, has called on African leaders to prioritise family planning for health and economic development in the region. According to the network, the importance and benefits of family planning cannot be overemphasised because
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria’s labour movement once depended heavily on foreign funding during the Cold War, endangering national sovereignty and independent decision-making. Obasanjo made the remarks at the 85th birthday celebration and memoir presentation of former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu, held in Abuja. He
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide following an interim order of court restraining the move. The Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility for public
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reassured the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of its commitment to sustaining mission tempo and responsiveness in the fight against terrorism nationwide. Aneke also assured NAF’s personnel of his commitment to their welfare, operational readiness, and professional development. He made
The National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting and issuance of Certified True Copies of Tax Acts to address alleged discrepancies in published versions. This is contained in separate statements by House spokesman Akin Rotimi and Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, issued on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for applicants seeking employment into the Public Service. Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.