The 19 governors of Northern Nigeria have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, committing to a monthly contribution of ₦1 billion from each state and its local government councils for one year to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region.The initiative was formally unveiled on Wednesday, July 08, during the meeting of the
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over who would occupy the position on the party’s ticket.The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential candidates for the poll.Speaking
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have commenced efforts to harmonise regulatory frameworks governing the use of radiation in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, with the aim of eliminating overlapping regulations, reducing compliance costs and improving the ease of doing business.The commitment was reached during a meeting between
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, says her acquittal on bribery charges has ended years of “unjust vilification”.Alison-Madueke was acquitted by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom (UK), of all six charges after hours of deliberation on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.The former minister’s bribery allegations started when she was first arrested
President Bola Tinubu says the Presidential Power Sector Task Force has been authorised to raise N4 trillion through bond programme to settle verified legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector as part of ongoing reforms to stabilise electricity supply.Tinubu spoke during his Democracy Day address on Friday, June 12, noting that the initiative is being driven
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.3 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from revenue generated in May 2026, reflecting a N43 billion increase from the N2.257 trillion shared in the previous month.The latest allocation represents a 1.9 per cent month-on-month increase and extends the
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)has launched an upgraded national raw materials database designed to provide real-time data on Nigeria’s resource base, strengthen industrial planning, and improve investment decision-making.The announcement was made in April during a media parley, where the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a major milestone
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed that the Tinubu-led administration has attracted over $2.6 billion in Foreign Direct Investment, FDI into the sector in two years.Alake made this known in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, where the Minister advocated for regional hubs to power Africa’s
Senator Agom Jarigbe Jarigbe has slammed as false and politically driven the viral online and social media reports claiming that constituency project contracts were awarded to a company linked to him or his family — a rebuttal now confirmed by over 180 civil society organisations.The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) said its independent
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the Senate’s confirmation of his nomination.General Musa’s nomination, submitted to the National Assembly received swift approval from the Senate after a screening session that highlighted his extensive military experience and commitment