At last Nigerians will heave a sigh of relief after a long wait as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it will resume visa services for Nigerians, which is a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the Arab country and Nigeria. According to the UAE authorities, the resumption …
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March, 2024
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3 March
Report to Me Any of My Officials Who Obstruct Progress or Ask for Bribe – President Tinubu to Qatari Investors
President Bola Tinubu has assured the international business community that Nigeria is ready for serious business as his administration will deal decisively with any and all entrenched interests in the country who undermine investor confidence in the Nigerian economy, pledging to remove all bottlenecks standing in the way of profitable …
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3 March
Over 14,000 Nigerians voluntarily return from Niger, others – Report
At least 14,917 Nigerians from across Africa and Europe voluntarily returned to the country between 2021 and 2023.This is according to Sunday PUNCH analysis of data obtained from the International Organisation for Immigration under its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme for the years under review. It also includes more …
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3 March
Trump continues march towards Republican nomination with victories in Michigan, Missouri and Idaho
With victories in half a dozen states under his belt, Donald Trump looks set for a November election rematch with President Joe Biden. Former US president Donald Trump has won the Michigan, Missouri and Idaho caucuses, continuing his march towards the Republican nomination. Mr Trump’s last major rival, former UN …
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3 March
Hoodlums Break Into Govt Warehouse In Abuja, Steal Food Items
Hoodlums broke into a government storage facility in Gwagwa town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, and looted stored food items. Some residents, who spoke to Daily Trust, said youths in their number broke into the warehouse located around Tasha area of the community around 7 am, looting …
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February, 2024
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27 February
Sylva, APC Close Petition Against Diri After Calling 52 Witnesses
The All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate in the November 2023 Governorship Election in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, have formally closed their petition challenging the declaration of Governor Douye Diri as winner of the election. Sylva, who was present at Tuesday’s proceedings and the APC, closed their case after …
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27 February
FG Launches Expatriate Employment Levy(EEL) To Balance Employment Between Nigerians and Expatriates.
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja launched the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) to facilitate home-grown skill retention and technology domestication and to balance employment opportunities between Nigerians and expatriates. Speaking at the launch of the Expatriate Employment Levy handbook, the President also said the aim is to close wage …
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26 February
Catalyzing Digital Innovation: African Development Bank commits $80 million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project in Nigeria
In the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape – the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a bold step to transform the region into a hub for digital innovation and knowledge economy. The African Development Bank has committed $80 million in loan financing for this state-led pioneering …
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26 February
FG to implement Oronsaye Report to cut cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the full implementation of the Oronsaye report.Consequently, it announced the merging, subsuming, scraping and relocation of several agencies of government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House Correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock …
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26 February
FG to implement Oronsaye Report to cut cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the full implementation of the Oronsaye report.Consequently, it announced the merging, subsuming, scraping and relocation of several agencies of government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House Correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock …
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