By Olakunle Oke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination, which has been formally transmitted to the National Assembly for screening in line with constitutional provisions, follows the resignation of the former minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has approved a major community health intervention programme aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards through a new Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is designed to bring healthcare services closer to communities by funding ward-level health and…
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…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Kogi State Executive Council has ratified a series of strategic infrastructure projects while reaffirming progress in security and aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accelerate development across the state. The decisions were reached at the council’s meeting held on Monday in Lokoja, presided over by Governor…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has inaugurated its newly approved Conditions of Service (CoS) as part of efforts to enhance staff welfare and improve operational effectiveness. Director-General of the bureau, Alex Badeh Jr., disclosed this during the inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Abuja, noting that the new framework would also strengthen safety outcomes…
The Federal Government has directed Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc to scale up its production capacity to 600,000 metric tonnes annually by 2030 as part of efforts to boost local sugar production and reduce import dependence. The Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, gave the directive during an inspection visit to the company’s facility in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a full investigation into the alleged diversion of ₦2.9 billion from key government agencies. In a letter dated April 11, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged the President to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation…
Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook, citing ongoing economic reforms, rising foreign reserves and improving macroeconomic conditions. The development was disclosed in a statement by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the statement, Nigeria’s gross external…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nestlé Nigeria Plc to enhance animal genetics and improve farmers’ productivity in the country’s livestock sector. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Wednesday during the signing ceremony, noting that the partnership would establish a dairy skills development…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, describing them as critical to improving governance, mobility, and economic growth in the state. The projects include the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge, the Lagos State Geographical Information System (LAGIS) building, and the Multi-Agency Complex in Alausa, which has been renamed the…
