Adire Fabric To Replace Khaki As New NYSC Uniform
The Federal Government has announced a major policy shift for the National Youth Service Corps, verifying that locally made adire fabric to replace khaki as new NYSC uniform across the…
Land crisis leaves 18 dead in Niger communities
No fewer than 18 people have reportedly been killed following the eruption of crisis between communities in Rafi local government area of Niger state. The crisis was said to have…
PenCom, ICPC Recover Over N3bn in Unremitted Pension Contributions
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have recovered more than N3 billion in unremitted pension contributions from defaulting employers as…
Naira Strengthens to N1,369/$ at Official Market, N1,385/$ on Parallel Market
The Nigerian naira recorded gains against the United States dollar on Wednesday, appreciating in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the…
Death Toll in Côte d’Ivoire Floods Rises to 59 as Search Continues
The death toll from devastating floods in Côte d’Ivoire has risen sharply to 59, more than four times the figure announced earlier on Wednesday, as rescue teams continue searching for…
World Bank Approves $1.25bn Loan for Nigeria Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The World Bank has approved a $1.25 billion Development Policy Financing (DPF) loan for Nigeria despite growing public concerns over the country’s rising debt profile, while unveiling a new six-year…
FG to Lead Land Reform Talks at AIHS 2026 to Boost Affordable Housing
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to land as part of efforts to make homeownership more attainable for low-income Nigerians. To advance this goal, the Federal…
Cross River Targets 1,500 Affordable Homes with New Housing Model
The Cross River State Government has unveiled plans to deliver 1,500 affordable housing units across the state, while urging housing corporations nationwide to adopt innovative and scalable models capable of…
Nigerian Households Delay Home and Car Purchases Amid Rising Living Costs
Nigerian households are increasingly postponing plans to buy homes and vehicles as persistent cost-of-living pressures continue to squeeze disposable incomes, according to a new report by Credit Direct. The report…
Nigeria’s $750B Mineral Assets to Anchor Africa Mining Transformation
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that Nigeria is strategically positioned to anchor the continent’s mineral evolution by leveraging its estimated $750 billion in untapped…