Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has declared that solving Nigeria’s health crisis is not a matter of technical capacity but political will, calling on state governors, development partners, and the media to take shared responsibility in driving real change. Speaking at a High-Level Health Media Dialogue held in …
Nigeria’s drive toward full financial inclusion has entered a defining phase, one where digital identity, smart regulation, and data-led innovation will determine who gets left behind in Africa’s largest economy. At the Semafor “Next 3 Billion Tour” held in Abuja this week, Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, announced that the Federal …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a record ₦1.86 billion recovery from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest sum ever recorded since the Commission was established. The disclosure was made at the 2025 meeting of the Asset Disposal Committee in Abuja, following the presentation of a …
Nigeria has produced one of its youngest commercial pilots, 18-year-old Mohammed Aminu Sani, who recently earned a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License from Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sani completed the intensive training programme in just 10 months, passing every stage without a single checkride failure, a rare …
The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has disbursed ₦22.48 billion to low-income households in Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme. The payment is part of a national initiative that has already reached over 5.4 million households, delivering ₦344 billion in 2025 alone. According to the agency, the goal is …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken a major step toward modernizing its operations with the launch of a new digital portal designed to streamline the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates. Unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, the platform called the Drug Integrity Test and Visa …
Veteran Juju legend, Oluwashina Peters, popularly known as Sir Shina Peters, has asserted that the true legacy of a musician lies not in fame or wealth but in the creation of evergreen songs that stand the test of time. Speaking during a recent interview, the 67-year-old icon boldly claimed that he has produced more timeless …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s education sector. Both agencies pledged to ensure that funds for schools are properly used and that leakages in the system are blocked through reforms and digital monitoring …
Spain has temporarily suspended live cattle exports after confirming an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the northeastern region of Girona, Agriculture Minister Luis Planas announced on Tuesday. Planas said the decision aims to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus, which affects cattle and buffalo but poses no threat to humans. “We …
Coca-Cola’s third-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. The strong performance was driven by steady global demand for its sodas and growing sales of zero-sugar and energy drinks. The company reported revenue of $12.46 billion, above analysts’ estimates of $12.39 billion, according to LSEG data. Shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading after Coca-Cola reaffirmed …
