2025 MOBO Awards Set for February 18 with Star-Studded Lineup
CEREMONY TO BE LIVE-STREAMED ON YOUTUBE AT 8PM GMTWITH A BBC ONE SPECIAL AIRING ON 21 FEBRUARY The MOBO Awards just turned up the heat with the announcement of an electrifying second wave of performers, promising one of the most unforgettable nights in the UK music calendar. MOBO’s long history of championing R&B continues, not only with a performance […]
President Tinubu increases 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Tinubu, in a letter read during yesterday’s plenary in both chambers, said the proposed increase arose from the N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by Federal Inland Revenue Service, N1.2 trillion generated by Nigeria Customs Service and […]
FG Increases Budget Following Revenue Surge
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has revealed that the Federal Government is set to generate additional N4.5 trillion in revenue, leading to revisions in both the national budget and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, Bagudu stated that the original N49.7 trillion budget, […]
President Tinubu Approves Retirement Age Extension, Hazard Allowance for Health Workers
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of service for clinically skilled health professionals, raising the retirement age from 60 to 65. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with leaders of health sector unions, Pate said the President’s decision […]
Trump Withdraws U.S. from United Nations Bodies
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing his country from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization. The executive order said it withdrew Washington from UNHRC and the main UN relief agency for Palestinians […]
NIS to Launch Online Passport Renewal in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that from February 7 2025, it will launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre. The Comptroller General of NIS Mrs. Kemi Nandap, who announced this when she paid a courtesy call on Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. […]
Patrick Mahomes Praises Taylor Swift, Says He Owns Her Merch
Patrick Mahomes has nothing but praise for Taylor Swift! Speaking at a Super Bowl press conference on Feb. 3, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 29, expressed admiration for the pop star, who is dating his teammate Travis Kelce. “Taylor Swift is the best,” Mahomes said, adding that he even owns some of her merchandise. Mahomes’ […]
FEC approves $1.07 billion for health sector reform and HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program. Briefing newsmen after FEC meeting on Monday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who reeled out some of the Council’s approvals, revealed […]
NLC Calls Off Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike
By Raliat Adenekan The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government.  The Labour Union decision followed a meeting with the Federal government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, as it resolved […]
NHIA Increases Capitation by 93%, Fee-for-Service by 378% to Enhance Healthcare Delivery
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a 93% increase in capitation fees and a 378% rise in fee-for-service payments, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade. The new rates, approved by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, will take effect from April 2025. Speaking at a […]