Oyo Government Approves More Agricultural Loans to Boost Food Security, Empowers Grassroots Farmers

The Oyo State Government has approved the disbursement of additional funds under its single-digit interest agricultural loan scheme, aimed at strengthening food security and enhancing agricultural productivity across the state.…

Kano Sharia Court Sentences Man to 50 Lashes for Stealing Roofing Sheets

A Sharia Court in Kano has sentenced a 35-year-old man, Sabiu Abdullahi, to 50 strokes of the cane for stealing five pieces of roofing sheets.   The ruling was delivered…

Nigerian Nurses Suspend Nationwide Strike After Agreement with FG

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide strike, which began on July 29, 2025.   This was disclosed by the Minister of Health, Professor…

Ben Nwoye Returns to APC, Vows to Rebuild Enugu Chapter and Woo Gov Mbah

The former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has officially returned to the party, months after announcing his resignation.   Nwoye, who served…

Soldier on leave arrested at Maiduguri bus terminal with ammunition hidden in sack

A Nigerian soldier was arrested at the Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri, Borno State, after security operatives discovered 350 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition concealed in a sack during a routine…

FG approves N712 billion for full rehabilitation of Lagos Airport Terminal One

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday, July 31, approved N712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade, and modernisation of International Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.…

FG opens single-digit mortgage loans for Nigerians

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has announced that Nigerians have begun accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at a single-digit interest rate of 9.75 percent.       The mortgage…

2027: INEC to begin online voter pre-registration August 18

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has announced that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence with online pre-registration on August 18,…

White House unveils new tariff rates for Nigeria and other Countries

The White House has unveiled a revised list of tariff rates targeting nearly 70 countries, set to take effect from August 7. The release follows four months of intense negotiations…