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Tunji-Ojo: Over 200,000 Passport Backlogs Cleared, ₦28bn Debt Paid Without FG Support

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that over 200,000 pending passport applications have been cleared since he assumed office. Speaking at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series held at the bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, Tunji-Ojo also revealed that a legacy debt of ₦28 billion had been fully repaid without additional funding from […]

Debt for Development? Tinubu Tables $21.5bn, ₦758bn Borrowing Plan Before Senate

The National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond issuance aimed at addressing outstanding pension liabilities. The request, which targets critical infrastructure, health, education, and water supply projects, was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary […]

Rent Row Rocks Wadata Plaza: PDP Vows Legal Fight After FCT Seals Secretariat

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for sealing its national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Monday. Addressing journalists following a caucus meeting, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, described the FCTA’s action as “irresponsible” and vowed that the PDP would challenge the move. He announced […]

Adesina’s AfDB Legacy: Capital Tripled, 565 Million Lives Touched

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed how he led the Bank’s capital expansion from $93 billion in 2015 to a staggering $325 billion during his decade-long tenure. The Nigerian-born economist, who is set to step down in September after serving the maximum two five-year terms, spoke on Monday during […]

Who’s Rushing Now? Ayra Starr Smashes 1 Billion YouTube Views, Joins Afrobeats Elite

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, has become the first Nigerian female artiste to surpass one billion total views on YouTube. The Mavin Records star announced the milestone via her Instagram fan page on Monday. The achievement is largely driven by the viral success of her hit single, Rush, which alone has garnered over 458 million […]

FG Approves Deeper Lekki Port Channel to Boost Trade and Exports

The Federal Government has approved the maintenance dredging of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport channel, increasing its depth from 16.5 to 17 metres, with a long-term target of 19 metres. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, in a statement issued by the General Manager, Communications […]

Petrol Retailers Press NNPC to Meet 30-Day Refinery Repair Target

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to stick to the 30-day timeline for the planned maintenance of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). NNPC had announced the shutdown, scheduled to begin on 24 May 2025, through its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, […]

Mining Sector Revenue Surges to ₦38bn, Draws $800m in Investment

The Federal Government says reforms in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector have attracted over $800 million in processing investments and boosted sectoral revenue sixfold, from ₦6 billion to ₦38 billion in 2024. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga revealed this in a statement detailing highlights of an upcoming State House documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary. Minister […]

Network Failure? Telcos Now Must Warn, Compensate Nigerians, Says NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to proactively notify consumers about major service disruptions and offer appropriate compensation. Under the new directive, operators must disclose the cause, affected areas, and estimated time of restoration through mass media. Consumers are also entitled to proportional redress—including validity extensions—in line with the Consumer Code of […]

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