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 Sunday Michael Ogwu IMF Urges Nigeria to Curb Spending, Safeguard Fuel Subsidy Savings The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised fresh concerns about Nigeria’s 2025 fiscal outlook, warning that without urgent policy adjustments, the country’s budget deficit could exceed projections due to falling oil revenues and limited tax income from non-oil sources. In its …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has described the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform for the 2027 general elections as a difficult but necessary step in Nigeria's political journey. Obi said the decision was the outcome of serious reflection on the country's challenges …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has been appointed as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His appointment comes as part of the broader reorganisation of the party aimed at creating a credible opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola criticised Nigeria’s political structure, describing …
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 …
