By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced major security gains between May and June 2025. According to Commissioner of Police CP Ajao Saka Adewale, 82 suspects were arrested across 49 reported cases, while victims of kidnapping, rape, and trafficking were rescued. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja today, the …
By Esther Ososanya Enticingly flavoured and deceptively marketed as a safer alternative, electronic cigarettes are swiftly gaining ground among young Nigerians—fuelling a silent addiction crisis as regulation stalls and public awareness remains alarmingly low. Vaping is the act of inhaling vapour produced by an electronic device, typically called a vape pen, e-cigarette, or mod. These …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he withheld the May and June internally generated revenue (IGR) from area councils to help end the prolonged shutdown of FCT primary schools. Wike disclosed this during a media chat with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, noting that the teachers’ strike, which …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended renaming the International Conference Centre (ICC) after President Bola Tinubu, dismissing claims of sycophancy. Speaking at his monthly media parley in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the decision was based on merit, not politics. He said, “That centre is booked until 2027, …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the FCTA generated ₦650 million in just three weeks from the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. Wike disclosed this during a media chat with select journalists on Thursday in Abuja. The conference centre, commissioned by President …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has conferred one of the nation’s highest honours, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in recognition of his decade-long transformative leadership and outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic growth. The …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Government has released over ₦65 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This investment aims to expand access to primary healthcare and move the country closer to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health Minister Confirms Multi-Phase Disbursement At the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting held …
By Esther Ososanya The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s monetary and fiscal authorities for implementing critical reforms that have boosted macroeconomic stability and driven down inflation to 23 percent. In its Article IV report released Tuesday, the IMF said Nigeria’s Central Bank maintained an appropriately tight monetary policy stance and urged it to …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed the death of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, following a fierce encounter with troops of Operation FASAN YAMA. The news was made public by Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement released to reporters on Tuesday. According to the …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria and Rwanda have signed a landmark agreement to eliminate double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion on income taxes in a strategic move aimed at deepening economic ties and unlocking private sector-led investment across the continent. The bilateral treaty was signed on the sidelines of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, …
