President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging international and local investments in Nigeria’s livestock sector to address farmer-herder conflicts, eradicate hunger, and drive economic growth.  Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Friday said he made this declaration on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored the critical role of Nigeria’s civil service in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious macroeconomic reforms.  Speaking at the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines and the commemoration of Didi Esther Walson-Jack’s 100 days in office as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Edun described the civil service as the backbone…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed its support for the ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution.  The governors hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, alongside key officials driving the constitutional review, during a meeting on Wednesday night. In the meeting, Deputy Speaker Kalu briefed the thirty-six state governors on the progress of the constitutional…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emphasised that with the completion of the electoral process that confirmed him as the returning governor, his focus is now firmly on governance.  He made this statement as he and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, were warmly welcomed at the Akure Airport on Thursday, following their return from Abuja. The duo had just collected their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

The Kwara State Government and key stakeholders have commended the federal government (FG) for the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, describing it as a game-changer for governance and citizen engagement in Nigeria. At the stakeholders’ engagement session held in Ilorin, the state capital, the Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju, expressed optimism about the bill’s potential to revolutionise government operations. He highlighted Kwara’s commitment to a technologically driven future, pointing…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has urged Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to abandon any plans of running for president again in 2027. In a video that surfaced online, George reminded Atiku of his numerous attempts to clinch the presidency since 1993, advising him to step aside for younger candidates. “You’ve been contesting since 1993, don’t waste…

A bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for a single term of six years for the offices of the president, governors and local government chairmen was rejected by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Ideato North, South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, also seeks zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken decisive steps to tackle the ongoing issues plaguing Nigeria’s power sector, including the recent power grid collapses, by establishing a committee to implement the National Electrification Strategy. This initiative is aimed at ensuring reliable and affordable electricity access across the country. At the 146th meeting of NEC held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the Council,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s escalating debt crisis, following a recent World Bank report that ranks the country as the third most indebted nation to the International Development Association (IDA). In a statement released on his social media platform, Atiku criticised President Bola Tinubu’s intention to borrow an additional N1.7 trillion to cover a shortfall in the 2024 budget through Euro Bonds. He described…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.411 trillion to the three tiers of government for October 2024, reflecting an increase in revenue compared to the previous month. The funds, derived from statutory revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference, were shared at the FAAC meeting in Bauchi, chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin S. Madein. According to the…

President Bola Tinubu has called on African militaries to unite in addressing the continent’s security challenges, emphasising the importance of cooperation and solidarity in fostering peace and stability. The President made this appeal on Wednesday while declaring open the second edition of the Africa Military Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu described the event as a historic platform to enhance…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on 21 November by noon. Mr Sanwo-Olu, Special Adviser on New Media, announced this on his X page on Thursday. The budget, themed ‘Budget of Sustainability’ is a blueprint for continuity, resilience and prosperity for Lagosians. It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms. READ…