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Business

NIGERIA PLANS TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN

Nigeria Ambassador to Spain, OKEZIE  IKPEAZU   has called for the revitalisation of Nigeria's existing bilateral agreements with Spain. IKPEAZU made the call in Madrid, after presenting his letter of credence to King FELIPE VI of Spain at his palace. During the ceremony, the ambassador reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Spain particularly in trade and investment, education, tourism, culture and security, stressing that the existing bilateral agreements should […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

Economy

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISMISSES ALLEGATIONS OF SUPPORTING FAILED NIGER REPUBLIC COUP

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), supported the failed attempted coup in Niger Republic, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,  SOLA ENIKANOLAYE, made this known in a statement, arguing that the claims circulating on social media were aimed at misleading the public and damaging Nigeria’s reputation. ENIKANOLAYE reaffirmed […]

todaySeptember 4, 2026

Economy

EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ENROLL 200,000 RESIDENTS INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME.

Ebonyi State Government says it will enroll an additional 200,000 residents into the state health insurance scheme as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare services. Governor FRANCIS NWIFURU disclosed this when he received the National Executive Committee of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, led by its President, APPOLOS NDUKUBA, at his office. NWIFURU said his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of medical […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

Economy

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS 11 MAJOR ECONOMIC REFORMS AND PROMISES RESULTS

The Federal Government has outlined 11 major economic and financial reforms implemented between May 2023 and December 2025 to tackle structural challenges and establish the basis for sustainable economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, TAIWO OYEDELE, disclosed the reforms during a media briefing on the government’s Reform Scorecard. According to the government, the reforms span fiscal policy, taxation, foreign exchange, education, infrastructure, labour, energy […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

Economy

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REVIVING COUNTRY’S REFINERIES

President, BOLA TINUBU has assured Nigerians of the government commitment to reviving the country's refineries to meet global standards. The President gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja when he received the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by its National President, SALIMON OLADITI He said the Federal Government would adopt an evidence-based approach to conduct a comprehensive structural and operational reset, […]

todayAugust 14, 2026

Crime

NBA FAULTS EFCC OVER OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT FREEZE

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over its reported decision to place a restriction on the Osun State Government's bank account, insisting that the agency has no constitutional power to take such action without following due legal process. The EFCC had directed that no withdrawals should be made from the state's statutory allocation account, explaining that the decision followed the discovery of unusual […]

todayAugust 6, 2026

Economy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REJECTS TWO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS OVER CONSTITUTIONAL FLAWS

President BOLA TINUBU has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and drafting defects that must be corrected before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was informed of the President's decision on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Bill, through two separate letters read on the floor […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Economy

ENUGU STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SEALS 4 UNLICENSED PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN ENUGU NORTH

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has intensified the monitoring and supervision of private health facilities across the state to ensure quality healthcare delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. The renewed exercise, initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Professor GEORGE UGWU, was led by the Director of Medical Services, CHINYERE EZEUDU, who headed a team of senior ministry officials on an unscheduled inspection of private health facilities in Enugu North […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

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