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Metro

UK Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism in North-East

The UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, has underscored the enduring defence partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria during...

Politics

NLC Threatens Boycott of Telecom Services Over 50% Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rallied Nigerians to reject the recently approved 50 percent telecommunication tariff hike by the federal government through...

Politics

Nigeria’s Leap Towards Aviation Self-Sufficiency: Plans for Indigenous Aircraft Manufacturing

In a groundbreaking announcement, Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed the Federal Government’s intention to establish an aircraft...

Metro

Major Setback for Terror Networks in North West Nigeria: The Fall of Aminu Kanawa and Key Associates

In a significant blow to terrorism in Nigeria’s North West region, troops from Operation Fasan Yamma have dealt a decisive strike against the...

Economy

CBN Promotes Digital Payments as Nigeria Sees N566.39 Trillion in Electronic Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been actively promoting digital payment solutions, leading to a significant rise in electronic transactions. From January...

Economy

Tinubu’s Government to Distribute N75,000 to 70 Million Nigerians, Aims to Alleviate Poverty

In a significant move to address economic hardships, the federal government of Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu, has announced plans to distribute N75,000...

Economy

Akwa Ibom State to Implement N80,000 Minimum Wage Starting January 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Pastor Umo Eno, has confirmed the rollout of a new N80,000 minimum wage...

Politics

Tinubu Administration Announces Job Openings in National Health Fellows Programme

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has opened applications for vacancies in the National Health Fellows Programme, targeting young Nigerians aged 25 to 35. The...

Crime & conflict

Trump Declares U.S. Will Recognize Only Two Genders: Male and Female

President Donald Trump, during his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, as he began his term as the 47th President of the United...

Politics

Skyrocketing Food Prices in Nigeria Amid Government Efforts to Mitigate Crisis

Despite numerous interventions by the Federal Government, food prices in Nigeria continue to soar, painting a grim picture of the country’s battle against...