Author: Friday Omosola

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, and Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, presided over a ministerial meeting in Brasília focused on strengthening bilateral economic relations. Both leaders emphasised the immense potential for partnership between the two countries, particularly in an evolving global economic landscape. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu disclosed this in a statement on his X page on Monday. READ ALSO: Nigeria, Brazil strengthen strategic ties to boost trade, clean energy, agriculture Alckmin expressed a belief that the vast opportunities between the two nations must be fully exploited. He noted that their shared vision…

In a move to boost its non-oil export sector, the Lagos State Government, in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has trained 253 entrepreneurs as part of the Lagos State Export Readiness Programme (LASERP). From this group, 20 “Trade Champions” were chosen to represent the state at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers. At the programme’s closing ceremony, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Works, Adekunle Olayinka, hailed the graduates as a “new generation of exporters.” READ ALSO: ADC welcomes top defectors from PDP, LP in Lagos He emphasised that the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of failing their citizens, their party, and themselves through what it described as disgracefully poor governance in their respective states. APC disclosed this in a statement on Monday issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The statement followed PDP’s governors meeting in Zamfara State on Saturday. READ ALSO: APC says PDP in ruins, claims bye-election results show Nigerians support for Tinubu The APC said the PDP governors displayed “rank hypocrisy” by accusing the ruling party of undemocratic conduct. The party claimed PDP lacked vision and agenda,…

The head of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has stated that residents in many rural areas willingly pay high electricity tariffs, in some cases, exceeding the rates charged to “Band A” customers, to receive consistent power. During an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, Aliyu noted that some rural communities are paying as much as ₦250 to ₦280 per kilowatt-hour, a price he attributed to the overall cost of the infrastructure installed by the REA. READ ALSO: House of Rep calls for provision of specialised ambulances for hard-to-reach areas “They pay for their electricity and they enjoy it,”…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a recent operation that successfully dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate. The NOA described the achievement as a clear message that Nigeria will not be a sanctuary for criminal activities. In a press statement, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of the NOA, emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting its national reputation. He stated that the successful operation proves that the country’s enforcement agencies are vigilant and equipped to bring perpetrators to justice, regardless of their nationality. The DG called on all…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs for the recent apprehension of key leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Ribadu confirmed the arrest of two senior leaders of the terrorist group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, also known as Ansaru. Ribadu, who described the development as the result of a “high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation” carried out between May and July 2025. READ ALSO: Adeleke vows to reopen Osun LGs, blasts opposition for stalling development Meanwhile, Adeleke described the arrests as a…

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has stated that his primary goal is to see a better Nigeria, not to become president at all costs. Speaking at a ceremony in Lagos on Saturday where several prominent politicians, including former members of the PDP and Labour Party (LP), joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku emphasised that his political movement is focused on national improvement rather than personal ambition. Represented by Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo, he described the ADC not merely as a political party but as “a movement…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced the commissioning of a leather processing and manufacturing hub, named after Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu in the Mushin area of Lagos today. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on his X page on Saturday, said the facility, a public-private initiative, aims to transform the state’s leather industry by enabling large-scale production, creating jobs, and boosting export earnings. According to him, the hub is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs and benefit over 150,000 artisans across the state. READ ALSO: Lagos cultural mission secures international support from China, India He added that in a move…

In a move to bolster Nigeria’s security forces, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has pledged to fast-track the domestic production of weapons and ammunition. Speaking at the graduation of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, the president emphasised that this initiative would reduce the country’s reliance on foreign arms suppliers and strengthen its fight against various security threats. The president highlighted that enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to manufacture its own military equipment is crucial for both national security and economic development. READ ALSO: Nigerian man wins deportation appeal after gay asylum claim despite past…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on individuals who lost money to the fraudulent crypto platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to provide statements at its Ibadan and Lagos offices. This initiative is part of an ongoing investigation into the scam. According to a statement from the EFCC’s Head of Media, Dele Oyewale, the agency is currently prosecuting three individuals, Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka for their alleged involvement in the scheme. READ ALSO: EFCC freezes Mele Kyari’s accounts as court grants ex parte order CBEX defrauded countless Nigerians by promising unrealistic returns on cryptocurrency investments, leading…