President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Fredrick Nwabufo Housing is a corporeal, psychological, and social need. It is not only a rudimentary component of existence but also an apodictic facet of human dignity. It is as essential as life. Nigeria does have a challenge of affordable housing. The enormity of the challenge is even more perturbing

Abia State Government has vowed to fish out those involved in recent attacks on security operatives and civilians in the State. This is in response to the gruesome murder of about three soldiers at Umuokpara, Umuahia, early Wednesday, November 13, 2024, by suspected hoodlums. Recall also that gunmen on May 30, 2024, killed three military

Atiku Bagudu, minister of Budget and National Planning, has called for the urgent modernization of Nigeria’s statistical systems to better support education and drive sustainable economic growth. Bagudu in his address at the 2024 African Statistics Day, themed “Supporting Education by Modernizing the Production of People-Focused Statistics,” emphasized the critical role of accurate, fit for

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen collaboration on the provision of early warning systems, which would help tackle climate change in the continent’s low income and most vulnerable countries. The partnership, announced during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, aims to bridge

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) disclosed that about N135, 540,905,308.92 billion in matching grants has not been accessed by states between 2020 and 2024. Hamid Bobboyi, executive secretary of UBEC, disclosed this during his presentation of the 2023 and 2024 budget implementation report to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education on Monday

Property tax has the potential to enable emerging and low-income economies like Nigeria and many others in Africa to shore up their revenue with which they can improve their citizens’ welfare. Economists are of the view that property tax can be a game-changer for low-income countries, especially with the right policies and technology in place

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.  The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, marked a historic moment for Rwanda, who claimed their first-ever victory over Nigeria. The first half: A struggle for control Super Eagles

Nigeria to Begin Vehicle Spare Parts Production The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), says it has put in place the necessary structures and frameworks to begin the manufacturing of 10 essential vehicle spare parts locally. It said this move will help reduce the country’s dependence on spare parts imports which currently gulps $1bn

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) NERC Directs DisCos to Provide Free Replacement for Old Meters The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed distribution companies (DisCos) to replace obsolete meters for their customers at no cost. This mandate was outlined in a statement released by the regulatory body’s management on Monday. The directive follows recent

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Apartments Under ‘Renewed Hope Estates Programme’ Cost about N9 million – FG The Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Musa Dangiwa, has revealed that government-funded one-bedroom apartments under the Renewed Hope Estates Programme cost N8 million to N9 million. However, those developed through Public-Private

FOREX Foreign inflow on NGX Drops to N11bn – Report Foreign inflow into the Nigerian Exchange Limited declined to the lowest point of the year at N11.26bn in September. This is according to the latest Domestic & Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the NGX. The report indicated that as foreign inflow weakened, foreign investors increased

Marcus Rashford has faced criticism from some Manchester United fans after being seen courtside at a New York Knicks basketball game during the international break. While many supporters were understanding of the forward’s choice to take a break, others voiced their frustration and disappointment. Rashford, who was not included in the latest England squad, used