By David Adeyemi The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it may embark on a nationwide protest if the Federal Government fails to urgently address the worsening economic conditions and declining welfare of Nigerian workers. This position was contained in a communiqué issued on Monday in Abuja at the end of the TUC National…
By Seun Ibiyemi Prominent northern leaders and technocrats have called on the New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC) to reposition itself as a modern investment engine capable of driving economic revival, job creation, and sustainable development across Northern Nigeria. The call was made at the close of a two-day strategic retreat organised by the Board and…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has commended the Federal Government’s swift decision to reduce import tariffs, describing it as a strategic move to cushion the rising cost of living on Nigerians following the ongoing Persian Gulf crisis. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said…
“Food security is no longer just a rural concern—it is a national priority tied directly to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth. Recent empirical evidence shows that agriculture remains a powerful driver of the economy, with increases in agricultural output significantly boosting GDP.” Speaking with our correspondent at the just concluded University of Abuja Convocation, Dr….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has commended and rewarded outstanding officers for their professionalism, courage, and dedication to duty, following recent operational successes across the state. The statement was signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, on Thursday, the Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun…
The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, resigned from their positions and were not removed from office. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. According to…
…As CGC Adeniyi calls for shift from isolated responses to coordinated action By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again underscored its role in global security cooperation, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level engagement,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The chairman of New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Alhaji Lamis Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the company’s determination to reinvent itself and reposition its operations and its investment portfolio as a holding company. This was contained in his opening remarks at the commencement of a two-day Board/Management retreat which commenced Wednesday at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhanced inter-agency collaboration following a historic visit to the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Abuja. The visit, described as the first of its kind, was aimed at strengthening…
A major international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has revealed that Nigeria bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, with more than 1.5 million children under the age of 15 living with the condition. The study further estimates that nearly nine million children across sub-Saharan Africa were living…
