The Senate, on Friday, waded into the ongoing crisis between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government which had resulted in a two-week warning strike. Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, made this known after a meeting with the union at
Mr Dantawaye Miller, has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command today, 17th of October 2025. He takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed for another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. CP Dantawaye Miller, a seasoned
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is now best-positioned to lead the intra-African trade and investment revolution. He said this was because the Federal Government was removing investment bottlenecks and boosting ease of doing business. The Vice President stated this at the opening of the Pre-Investor Forum of the Intra-African Trade
The Nigerian stock market extended its positive momentum on Friday, marking the third consecutive bullish session. The market’s upward movement was driven by gains in equities like: Eunisell Interlinked, UPDC, Sovereign Trust Insurance, Universal Insurance, Daar Communications and 34 other stocks The market capitalisation increased by 0.42 per cent, adding
The Osun State Government on Friday, filed a notice of withdrawal of the suit it instituted against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Counsel to the state’s government, Musibau Adetumbi, SAN, told Justice Emeka Nwite that
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Wednesday absorbed the 5,000 contract teachers into the state Ministry of Education as permanent staff. The teachers, who had been on contract with a monthly stipend of ₦65,000 since the previous administration, received their appointment letters during a ceremony held at Government House
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday celebrated its Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of Lagos Operations, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, who will retire on Saturday, Oct. 18., after attaining the age of 60. The event, held at the Agency’s Lagos office, was also a joint celebration for Ms Nkiru Ifeajuna,
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing infrastructure development as a key driver of industrialization and inclusive growth across the state. Speaking during a town hall meeting and participatory forum for the preparation of the state 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, the mother of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Among the attendees
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has said that the State Government will not seek negotiation with bandits terrorizing some parts of the state but ready to welcome peace. Radda said this while inaugurating 100 additional Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) in Katsina on Wednesday. He said that when his administration
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