School Building Collapses in Damaturu, Injures Female Students
A building housing classroom blocks at Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, collapsed during class hours. The structure suddenly caved in, leaving several female students trapped under…
CBN Retains Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5% in First MPC Meeting of 2025
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.50 percent. The decision was reached during the 299th MPC meeting, marking the…
Explosion Rocks Rivers Oil Facility, Casualties Feared
The explosions destroyed several facilities at the stations, located roughly 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline. Cawthorne Channel remains a vital oil and gas hub, positioned between Bonny and Degema…
FCTA Warns of Demolition Plans for Illegal Structures in Abuja Community
The Federal Capital Territory Administration plans to reclaim illegally occupied land in Abuja’s Institution and Research District. Director Mukthar Galadima emphasized humane enforcement during a stakeholder meeting with indigenous communities…
General Ibrahim Babangida Finally Admits MKO Abiola Won the 1993 Election
After decades of controversy and speculation, former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) has finally admitted what many Nigerians have long believed Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was the…
Tinubu Appoints Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as NASC Chairman for Five-Year Term
President Bola Tinubu has approved Dr. Saviour Enyiekere’s appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, will serve a five-year renewable term as…
Senate Criticizes N150bn Real Estate Fund Investment, Demands FMBN Recapitalisation
The Senate has raised concerns over the federal government’s N150 billion real estate fund investment, neglecting FMBN’s capital share. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) subscribed to the N150…
Federal Government Moves to Overhaul Real Estate Sector with New Regulatory Authority
The Nigerian real estate sector is on the brink of a significant transformation as the Federal Government takes bold steps to establish a Real Estate Regulatory Authority. This initiative aims…
COREN Establishes Regional Committees to Strengthen Engineering Regulations in Nigeria
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has inaugurated Regional Steering Committees (RSCs) nationwide. These newly formed committees aim to improve engineering regulations' monitoring and enforcement at…
Canada Issues 7,146 Permanent Residency Invitations in February 19 Express Entry Draw
On February 19th, 2025, IRCC conducted a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, inviting 7,146 candidates for permanent residency. A total of 6,500 invitations were issued to French-speaking applicants,…