The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has said that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike is free to join the ruling party, but added that he would not be compelled. Yilwatda made this known during a media chat with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja He wondered why some Nigerians continued to vilify President Bola Tinubu for appointing Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party in his cabinet. The chairma said Tinubu only did what two former Presidents did, adding that Senator Bala Mohammed was appointed minister of FCT by…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco. This was part of his high level engagements with the leaderships of the International Civil Aviation Organization-ICAO and that of the European Union during the ongoing Symposium (GISS) holding in Marrakech. As part of his official participation on the opening day of the symposium, the minister paid a courtesy visit to the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Toshiyuki Onuma. During the meeting, Onuma reaffirmed ICAO’s strong commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria, commending the country for…
The Ministry Marine and Blue Economy has convened a high-level Stakeholders’ meeting for the collaborative review and validation of consultancy reports on the proposed Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port. The Minister of Marine, Adegboyega Oyetola, noted that the maritime sector remained a strategic component of Nigeria’s economy and a major gateway for international trade and industrial productivity. Oyetola, while speaking at the event held in Abeokuta, Ogun State acknowledged that maximising this potential requires sustained reforms and evidence-based planning, which informed the Ministry’s decision to commission the consultancy. He stressed that the gathering was not merely a presentation exercise but…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnapped victims following sustained intelligence driven crackdown on criminal elements operating within Kyado in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Its Acting Media Information Officer, Lt.Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Wednesday said the rescue operation which took place in the early hours of 15 April 2026 at approximately 03:50 a.m led to the safe recovery of Mr. Sylvester Ebuka and Mrs. Chidinma Chikwentu. He noted that the victims had earlier been abducted in separate incidents, with Ebuka kidnapped on 2 April, 2026 at about 06:50 a.m, while Chikwentu was…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Wednesday began its Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) team to the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The mission represented a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards attaining global excellence in aviation safety oversight. The ICAO ICVM is an on-site, evidence-based audit designed to validate a state’s compliance with aviation safety standards and confirm the effectiveness of corrective actions (CAPs) taken to fix previously identified deficiencies As a follow-up to the ICAO USOAP-CMA audit, conducted from August to September 2023, in which Nigeria recorded an Effective Implementation (EI) score…
A group, Action for Democracy and Good Governance has called on the security agencies to apprehend those it described as distractors behind the ‘fake’ X account of the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. Amupitan has been in the eyes of the storm following the decision of the commission to unrecognise the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark. However, his baptism of fire became intense after an alleged partisan tweet on X was dug up, which further led to the growing call for his resignation ahead of the 2027…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the delivery of climate and weather information to farmers across Nigeria. The partnership, NiMet said would focus on integrating AI-based weather forecasting and enhancing digital advisory systems. The partnership would also translated timely, accurate climate information into practical guidance that helps farmers make better decisions and reduce their exposure to climate-related risks. Prof. Charles Anosike, Director-General of NiMet, speaking during the MoU signing Wednesday in Abuja, highlighted the significance of the partnership between NiMet and…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said colonial-era tax laws impoverished Nigerians through fragmentation, multiplicity, and inconsistencies. The Presidnet in a statement issued by his Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga assured that the new reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity. He emphasised that the new tax system was designed to be people-centred and investment-friendly, thereby advancing the nation’s development goals. The President made these remarks at the commissioning of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Headquarters. He explained that the new tax laws, which became fully operational in January, are intended…
The federal government Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and climate-responsive initiatives as core pillars for the development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Fatima Mahmood stated this while receiving a delegation from Invest International, a state-owned development finance institution under the Dutch Ministry of Finance, led by Ms. Fenna Zoe Howkamp. Mahmood noted that the ministry was actively integrating climate considerations into its policies and programmes, with a strong focus on reducing carbon footprints, conserving marine ecosystems, and promoting environmentally responsible resource utilisation. She observed that global attention is increasingly shifting…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata, India, for a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period. This followed the minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks Steel Plant in Kolkata, where he commended the scale of the operations and advanced technology deployed at the facility. He also lauded the company’s integrated operations — spanning Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), pig iron, billets and finished ductile iron pipes — describing them as a strong example of industrial efficiency and excellence in modern steel…