In continuation of the Federal Government’s FG resolve to make waterways safe, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, in collaboration with the Taraba State Government, has significantly bolstered water transport safety. A large consignment of life jackets was officially handed over to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Jalingo Area Office. This marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing campaign to minimize waterway accidents across Taraba State. KNSG, NEMA distributes relief materials to 553 windstorm victims Representing the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Director, Marine Conservation, Innovation and Technology, Hussieni Shettima emphasized the federal government’s…
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The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda signed a landmark Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, reinforcing their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation and facilitating private sector-led growth across Africa. The high-level signing ceremony, held in Abuja, was presided over by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, alongside his Rwandan counterpart, Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning. NITDA, ACCI Forge Strategic Alliance for Africa Space Economy Conference HM Edun hailed the agreement as…
Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da nadin Barrista Ismael Ahmed a matsayin Shugaban Hukumar Kula da Shirin Gas ɗin CNG na Shugaban Ƙasa Mai lakabin (Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative – PCNGi) a turance. Sanarwar nadin ta fito ne daga hannun Bayo Onanuga, Mai ba Shugaban Ƙasa shawara kan Harkokin Watsa Labarai da Tsare-tsare, wanda aka rabawa manema labarai. PCNGI Launches CNG Mobility Framework to Boost National Gas Supply A matsayinsa na Shugaban shirin, Ismael Ahmed, mai shekaru 45, zai jagoranci aiwatar da shirin PCNGi wanda ke cikin muhimman matakan gwamnatin Tinubu na rage raɗaɗin cire tallafin mai…
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, one of Northern Nigeria’s most influential businessmen and revered elder statesmen, has passed away at the age of 94 following a prolonged illness. The announcement was made by Uba Tanko Mijinyawa, Deputy National Treasurer of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in a heartfelt social media post. Speaker Falgore Mourns Death of 21 Athletes in Ghastly Crash He noted that funeral (Jana’iza) arrangements would be communicated soon. Born on May 19, 1931, Dantata was a pillar of Nigeria’s private sector, with extensive ventures in real estate, petroleum, and finance. Beyond…
For decades, the specter of a Third World War loomed large in my mind, fueled by youthful readings of Nostradamus’s prophecies and shaped by early global events when I was a student of Bayero University Kano (BUK). One defining moment was Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. As a student writer at the time, I penned a passionate defense of the allied forces backed by Saudi Arabia, condemning Saddam’s aggression. That article, _*In Defence of Saudi Arabia,*_ earned me more than a few enemies on campus, including a physical confrontation from my senior, Saka Raji Audu — testament to the…
In a surprising political development, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his resignation from the party’s top leadership role, effective immediately. Ganduje Inaugurates APC France, Drums support for Tinubu Ganduje, who previously served as Governor of Kano State, stated that the decision was made for health-related reasons, adding that he intends to prioritize his personal well-being going forward. How Ganduje is strengthening APC’s fortune ahead of 2027 The announcement comes amidst growing speculation about internal restructuring within the ruling party, although party officials have yet to comment on a possible successor or…
Nigeria’s bold approach to digital literacy was showcased as a global model at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 in Brussels. During a high-level session titled “Open Forum #76: Digital Literacy as a Precondition for Achieving Universal Access.” The session emphasised that no nation can fully benefit from economic and digital transformation without first ensuring widespread digital skills. Nigeria stood out for its innovative and inclusive strategy to bridge the digital divide—particularly through its National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) and the Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) initiative. MRA Launches Digital Tools Guide to Empower Journalists Presented as a case study,…
In a major diplomatic stride in alignment with Customs-to-Customs cooperation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Bilateral Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. The signing took place as a side event during the ongoing 145th/146th Sessions of the Customs Co-operation Council at the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Headquarters in Brussels. The agreement was signed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority,…
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the payment of N529,699,500 to cover the 2025 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 26,158 final-year students in public secondary schools across all 27 local government areas. The payment ceremony was held on Friday at the Quality Assurance Office in Maiduguri, presided over by the Honourable Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe. Wakilbe stated that this initiative reflects Governor Zulum’s deep commitment to making education accessible and equitable, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Zulum Celebrates Democracy Day with Major Projects,Hospital Rounds…
Ado Salisu Kano and Kaduna All Stars football teams have booked their spots in the final of the 2025 Northwest Veterans All Stars Qualifier Tournament, following an impressive run of form at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata. Kano cruised into the final after thrashing Sokoto 6-0 and edging Kebbi 2-1 in a fiercely contested group stage. Super Eagles Threatens to Boycott AFCON Qualifier Against Libya Kaduna, on the other hand, narrowly defeated Zamfara 1-0 and recorded a dominant 6-0 win over Jigawa to secure their place. Despite strong performances earlier in the tournament—Zamfara trouncing Jigawa 6-0 and Kebbi overwhelming…