September 10, 2025
FG halts raw shea exports to strengthen global competitiveness
Nigeria has taken a bold step to reposition itself as a global leader in the shea industry, with the Federal Government announcing a temporary suspension of raw shea exports. The decision, championed by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to encourage local processing, boost value addition, and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market. The announcement […]
More Governors will join party before 2027 – APC Chairman
APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda predicts more governors and top politicians will defect to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed optimism that more state governors and prominent politicians will abandon the opposition to join the ruling party ahead of […]
APC Chieftain Enilolobo denies defection, backs Tinubu
APC chieftain Abdullahi Enilolobo dismisses defection rumours, reaffirms loyalty to President Tinubu, and urges Nigerians to trust the Renewed Hope Agenda. Abdullahi Enilolobo, a senior and influential chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has publicly dismissed recent claims suggesting that he has defected from the party. Speaking to journalists in Alimosho, […]
Contract Policy: FG empowers local firms with exclusive N20bn
The Federal Government has announced a new contract policy reserving, all contracts valued below ₦20 billion exclusively for indigenous construction companies, in a move designed to strengthen local capacity, boost the economy, and reduce dependence on expatriate firms. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the ongoing dualisation of the […]
Relief as NUPENG halts strike, Dangote yields to union
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after the Dangote Group agreed to allow employees of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals to join recognised labour unions. The decision, reached at a high-level meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday, brings relief to […]
Tinubu’s economic reforms showcase political will – VP Shettima
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the courageous and unavoidable reforms being undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which are currently fixing Nigeria’s structural weaknesses, are a proof of the power of political will in economic policy. This was revealed in a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant […]
Comptroller Queen Obazee becomes Ondo/Ekiti Customs head
Comptroller Queen Obazee takes over as Ondo/Ekiti Customs Area Controller, pledging reforms in revenue, security, anti-smuggling, and trade facilitation. Comptroller Queen Obazee has officially assumed duty as the 28th Customs Area Controller for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ondo/Ekiti Area Command. At the handover ceremony held at the Command’s headquarters in Akure, she pledged to […]
OCHA Brigade shooting kills four in Onitsha Market
Chaos at Onitsha Main Market as OCHA Brigade opens fire, killing four, including a pregnant woman. Police restore calm and investigate incident. Pandemonium erupted on Tuesday near the bustling Emeka Offor Plaza in Onitsha Main Market when operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, widely known as the “OCHA Brigade,” allegedly opened fire, […]