President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination following a five-hour screening session. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho set the date after refusing to recognise the appearance of Kanu’s younger brother, …
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation platform linked to President Tinubu for campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi described the development as “profound insensitivity” to the hardships faced by Nigerians. The former Anambra State governor …
Dollar General (DG.N) raised its annual profit forecast after posting third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, fueled by resilient demand at its discount stores and successful efforts to cut costs and manage inventory. Shares rose about 5% premarket, adding to a 45% gain so far this year, as the company also increased its full-year comparable …
A majority of economists are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point at the December 9–10 policy meeting, even as divisions persist among policymakers over whether the world’s largest economy truly needs further easing. According to a Reuters poll of 108 economists conducted from November 28 …
Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday presented a proposed N861.337 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year before the Zamfara State House of Assembly. Presenting the document, Governor Lawal described the proposal as a roadmap for transformation and a decisive step toward strengthening governance and driving development across the state. The 2026 estimate sets out N714 …
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request, read during Thursday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, comprises 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners, as well as 31 non-career nominees, bringing the total to 65. Among the non-career ambassadors nominated by President Tinubu are …
Nigeria has historically faced significant lapses in population data collection, including underreporting, poor record-keeping, and inconsistent methodologies. These gaps have hindered effective decision-making and skewed national statistics, affecting planning for housing, education, healthcare, and employment. As Dr. Aminu Yusuf officially assumes office as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), following his swearing-in by President …
Africa’s biometric systems are blocking millions of citizens from access to fundamental rights and services, a report has shown. The report, titled ‘Biometric Digital-ID in Africa: Progress and Challenges to Date – Ten Country Case Studies’, was published on Thursday, December 4, by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). It provides the most comprehensive and …
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has once again restated his call on African entrepreneurs to think of bringing their investments home. Dangote, who spoke at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 on Thursday, argued that domestic investments attract foreign investments. “One advice that I have is that most of our own entrepreneurs please …
