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FG Targets ₦3trn Boost from ‘Nigeria First’ Policy – Enoh

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Enoh, has projected that the implementation of the “Nigeria First” policy could add approximately ₦3 trillion to the Nigerian economy annually. He made this known while addressing State House Correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

Where’s the Money? World Bank Presses FG on Missing Fuel Savings

The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to fully transfer all revenue gains from fuel subsidy removal to the Federation Account, citing concerns over incomplete remittances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), launched in Abuja, the Bank noted that despite the official removal of […]

PDP Power Play: Is Wike Now Calling the Shots?

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, appears to have solidified his influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the reinstatement of his ally, Samuel Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary. Despite a meeting of PDP governors on Sunday aimed at resolving the party’s internal crisis, Anyanwu resumed duties on Monday and, […]

FG Confirms $3.4bn Covid-19 Loan Repaid as Falana Demands Probe

The Federal Government has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the disclosure on Monday while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. This development follows […]

FG Approves Medipool Policy to Cut Drug Costs

The Federal Government has approved a new policy, Medipool, aimed at reducing the cost of essential drugs and medical consumables across Nigeria through pooled procurement and competitive pricing. The decision was made during Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social […]

Closed Doors: Why the UK is Scrapping Social Care Visas for Foreign Workers

The United Kingdom has announced the end of overseas recruitment for social care roles, as part of sweeping immigration reforms unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a new White Paper aimed at tightening border control and curbing migration. “In line with our broader reforms to skills thresholds, we will close social care visas to […]

#ThisIsNotMyResult: JAMB to Review 2025 UTME After Outcry

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an immediate review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following widespread complaints from candidates and parents. In a statement released by its Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB acknowledged an “unusual volume of complaints” since results were published last Friday. The Board said […]

EFCC to Probe Tompolo Over Alleged Spraying of Naira Notes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, will be questioned over an alleged case of Naira abuse. A viral video from April, reportedly filmed during Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration, shows him dancing while a man showers him with ₦1,000 notes. The video triggered public […]

Wike Confirms Meeting with Fubara, Calls for Genuine Reconciliation

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited him in Abuja alongside two other governors in what appeared to be a peace overture. Wike, who is the immediate past governor of Rivers State, disclosed this on Monday during a media parley with select […]

Patience Jonathan Rules Out 2027 Bid for Husband, Backs Tinubu

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has ruled out the possibility of her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan, contesting the 2027 presidential election, declaring instead her full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking in Abuja over the weekend after receiving the ‘Women Icon Leader of the Year 2025’ award from Accolades Dynamics Limited, she […]

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