Politics

Customs target 50,000 students with learning materials The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to distribute educational materials to at least 50,000 students across the country as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. This move is aimed at improving access to quality education for children in underserved communities. The materials, which include textbooks, writing

Nigeria’s Soaring Debt Could Reach N160 Trillion by Year End Nigeria’s public debt is on a steep upward trajectory and may hit a staggering N160 trillion by December 2025, according to a new economic analysis report. The alarming projection comes amid rising domestic and foreign borrowings, driven by persistent budget deficits and a growing reliance

First HoldCo shares reach 52-week high after N323bn transaction FBN Holdings Plc (First HoldCo) shares surged to a 52-week high this week following a massive ₦323 billion transaction that shook up investor sentiment on the Nigerian Exchange. The transaction — reportedly involving a strategic investor acquiring a significant stake in the company — pushed the

Ekiti govt seeks monarchs’ support on measles-rubella vaccination The Ekiti State Government has called on traditional rulers across the state to actively support the upcoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign, aimed at improving child health and reducing vaccine-preventable diseases among children. Speaking during a strategic meeting with the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers in Ado-Ekiti, the

Trump isn’t interested in naming a special counsel for the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House says The White House has confirmed that former President Donald Trump has no plans to appoint a special counsel to further investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite renewed public interest following the release of previously sealed documents and increasing calls

ADC Kickstarts 2027 Manifesto Drive The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially launched its roadmap toward the 2027 general elections, beginning with a nationwide manifesto drive aimed at redefining its political agenda and reconnecting with the Nigerian populace. In a press briefing held in Abuja, the party’s National Chairman, Ralphs Okey Nwosu, announced that the

Singer Adekunle Gold warms hearts as he gifts ₦250,000 each to multiple first-class graduates. Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold has once again proven his love for education and youth empowerment by gifting ₦250,000 each to several Nigerian students who recently graduated with first-class degrees. The heartwarming gesture was made known through a series of social

Tinubu immortalises Buhari with UNIMAID renaming amid FEC glowing tributes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) after late former President Muhammadu Buhari, in a bold move to immortalise the former Nigerian leader. The announcement came during an extraordinary session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), held in