FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licenses to Attract Serious Investors
The Federal Government has announced the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses under the oversight of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The licenses, comprising exploration licenses, mining leases, quarry permits, and small-scale mining leases, were revoked due to the licensees’ failure to pay their annual fees, according to the Minister Dele Alake. He added that […]
Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Star get nominations for AFRIMA 2025
This year’s edition promises to be a fierce one with heavyweights like Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Amr Diab, Fally Ipupa, Rema, and DJ Maphorisa now facing strong challenges from rising sensations such as Shallipopi, Himra, Molly, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux, and Mia Guissé. Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Davido both secured five nominations each. Burna Boy’s album No Sign of Weakness and Davido’s 5ive were both nominated for Album of the Year, while their hit singles […]
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 […]
Education Minister Pledges Nationwide CBT Access, Moves to End Exam Malpractices
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to making Computer-Based Testing (CBT) accessible to candidates in all parts of Nigeria as part of sweeping reforms to tackle examination malpractices. Speaking in a exclusive interview with our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan in Abuja on the recent technical glitches […]
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 […]