President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around […]
Nigeria’s Air Peace to commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo in November.
Nigeria and Brazil have signed an aviation deal to allow the takeoff of direct flights from Lagos to Sao Paulo to be operated by Nigeria’s largest airline company, Air Peace starting from November this year. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports […]
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Return Home and Support National Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to actively contribute to the nation’s development, urging them not to stay away at a time when, according to him, “Nigeria is on the rise again.” He made the appeal on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Yokohama, Japan […]
FEC imposes 7-year ban on establishment of new federal tertiary institutions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, today (Wednesday) has approved a 7-year ban immediately on the establishment of new federal tertiary educational institutions across the country. Briefing state house Correspondents after FEC meeting in Abuja, the Minister of education, Tunji Alausa, revealed that the moratorium covers universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, […]
NHRC calls for immediate Overhaul of Aviation Protocols to Safeguard Human Rights
Following the alleged torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson during a recent incident aboard an Ibom Air flight, alongside other similar incidents recorded lately, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a comprehensive review of aviation protocols to ensure full compliance with human rights standards. Briefing newsmen today in Abuja, the NHRC […]
FG Boosts NDLEA Operations with 48 New Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the war against illicit drugs with the commissioning of 48 operational vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in order to enhance the agency’s mobility and operational capacity nationwide. Commissioning the vehicles at the NDLEA headquarters today in Abuja, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […]
#Chivido2025: Adekunle Gold, D’banj perform at Davido & Chioma’s lavish Miami wedding
The highly anticipated white wedding of Nigerian superstar musician Davido and his celebrity chef partner, Chioma, was held on August 10, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Like the traditional wedding, which attracted dignitaries from the political, economic, and social circles, the white wedding also had in attendance celebrities and Nigerian elites who joined the couple in Miami. Among those present […]
Tinted Glass Permit: NPF Further Extends Grace Period For Enforcement To October 2
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025. According to a statement signed by Force PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, the decision […]
INEC, NCoS Partner To Facilitate Voting Rights For Inmates In Nigeria
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin examining the legal and technical frameworks necessary to enable inmates’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during a courtesy visit to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters today in Abuja, Nwakuche […]
BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards have been suspended indefinitely
BET has announced the indefinite suspension of two of its long-running music award shows, the BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards, as the network reassesses its content strategy in a rapidly changing media landscape. Mills said the shows are not being permanently cancelled, but rather put on hold while the network considers […]