The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the 2026 National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Awards as a strong demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to positioning small businesses as the backbone of Nigeria’s economic growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking with journalists after the awards ceremony in Abuja, […]

WaterAid Nigeria has called on the Bauchi State Government to urgently develop designated faecal sludge disposal sites to strengthen sanitation management, protect public health and unlock opportunities in the sanitation economy. The organisation’s Head of Programmes, Mr Nanpet Chuktu, made the call during a stakeholders’ validation workshop on the assessment of risks along the sanitation […]

The Governing Council of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) has sacked a director of ICT, Isah Yusuf Tsafe, after finding him culpable of gross misconduct, negligence and failure to account for the university’s assets under his custody. This was announced in a statement by the head of Information and Public Relations of the university, […]

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria secured their place in the FIFA World Cup last 32 after a breathtaking 3-3 draw with Austria in one of the tournament’s most dramatic group-stage encounters on Saturday. In a match that produced two stoppage-time goals and a remarkable late twist, both teams earned the point they needed to […]

Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have commended Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his efforts in addressing security challenges and improving infrastructure across the state, especially in Ifelodun local government area. They also reaffirmed their support for the party’s governorship candidate, Engr. Yakubu […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffle of 18 senior officers across key operational, command, training and staff appointments within the Nigerian Army (NA). A statement by the Army spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the redeployment is part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national […]

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of education and skills acquisition in Taraba State, with plans to expand its Academic Support and Skills Enhancement Programme (ASSEP) across the state. The commitment was made at the close of a two-day stakeholders’ engagement meeting held in Jalingo under the […]

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Bauchi State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Widows Day with a renewed commitment to supporting widows of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Speaking at the event yesterday, the Chairperson of POWA Bauchi State Chapter, Hajiya Fatimah Sani-Omolori, said the celebration forms part […]

A group, the All Progressives Congress-Democrats of Nigeria, has said that the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, reflects the confidence and trust the people of the state have in his leadership. The group, therefore, urged party faithful to sustain grassroots mobilisation and support the Renewed Hope Agenda, saying that a united APC […]

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is building a sustainable, enterprise-led Nigeria, where MSMEs are improving livelihoods through the prosperity that is created in targeted infrastructure projects, business-support grants, and economic reforms, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said. The core vision, according to him, is to decentralize economic opportunities so that prosperity […]

No fewer than 815 kidnap victims have been rescued by security forces in the last three months following renewed offensives against terrorists and other criminal elements across the country. The victims were rescued from terrorists’ and kidnappers’ dens in various locations across the country between April and 25 June 2026. Some of these victims spent […]

Lionel Messi continued his remarkable World Cup campaign by scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 on Saturday to complete the group stage with a flawless record and head into the knockout rounds brimming with confidence. The 39-year-old captain, who began the match on the bench after Argentina had already […]

Nigeria, the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have charted a new course for regional investment growth, pledging deeper collaboration to boost trade, investment and sustainable economic growth. The parties stated this at the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum, held in Lagos under the theme, “Enhancing Sustainable Investment Together.” In […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Dr. Namdas replaces Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of […]

If BudgIT had not deployed its Tracka, a civic-tech platform that monitors and reports the status of government projects, the world would not have known that the Borno state government was being economical with the facts when it claimed it had spent N4 billion on rail projects. The Borno state government stated, in a document […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American military action in Nigeria “largely ended the slaughter of great Christian populations”, saying more strikes were possible if attacks continued Speaking at an event in Washington on Friday, Trump said U.S. intervention played a major role in halting attacks allegedly targeted at Christian communities in insurgency-affected areas. […]

First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the first national headquarters of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Abuja. Senator Tinubu, in her address, noted that the society had remained steadfast in its mission of serving humanity without discrimination. She stated that the society had always had an enduring commitment to alleviating human suffering and […]

The Head of  Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has announced that she would leave office on August 27, 2026, and urged civil servants to remain committed to sustaining the reforms introduced during her tenure. Speaking at the mentoring marketplace and  presentation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) Employee […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Friday attended the turbaning of Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud as Garkuwan Kano by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Mahmoud, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association and […]

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing a fair, transparent and cost-reflective electricity tariff as part of efforts to deliver reliable and affordable power supply across the state. The assurance was given on Thursday during the KERC Issue-Day Conference on the Kogi State Electricity Tariff Setting Process held in […]

The Nigerian Army has boosted its operational capacity with the graduation of over 8,000 newly trained soldiers from Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo. This is part of the service’s efforts to strengthen manpower and enhance ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other emerging security threats across the country. A statement by army spokesperson Col. […]

Ruling party predicts worse outing for ADC, NDC, PDP, others By James Kwen and Ademu Idakwo,  Abuja The National Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have dismissed suggestions by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that its victories in the Ekiti State governorship election and recent legislative by-elections are […]

Dangote Refinery has ordered two cargoes of United Arab Emirates (UAE) crude, capitalising on returning oil supplies from the Middle East Gulf, according to a company source involved in the plant’s operations. The incoming tankers will be the first sourced by Dangote from any Middle Eastern supplier and will mark a pivot from the African […]

Last Wednesday, the Senate followed the House of Representatives in passing the long-awaited constitutional amendment bill for the creation of State Police, just a day after receiving the executive bill from President Bola Tinubu. Amid the spate of insecurity in many parts of the country in recent years, the establishment of State Police has gained […] The post State Police: Now that the Bill has been passed… appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Defence Headquarters in Abuja was quick to announce that there were no terrorist cells in the South-West following the May 15 kidnap incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. I contested that claim, even though, as an ordinary citizen, I am not endowed with the kind of third and fourth eyes our […] The post Questions as Oriire kidnap victims clock 40 days-plus in bandits’ den appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria’s oil finance ecosystem rarely moves quietly when large scale credit structures begin to strain under pressure, especially when upstream energy assets sit at the center of repayment obligations that stretch into billions of dollars. The dispute involving Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited has drawn sustained attention because it unfolds at the intersection of […] The post Nestoil vs Neconde Energy: Unraveling the ongoing $1.1bn debt dispute appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.