The Sabon Gari branch of Butchers Association of Nigeria which commended the governor on Monday, also noted that his intervention has enhanced food safety and hygiene The post Butchers commend Uba Sani for modernising abattoirs, meat processing in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ogbetamah had in a letter dated June 19 to the Speaker of Delta Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor, formally notified the house of his defection from the APC to the NDC.

The estranged wife of the founder of Christ Embassy, Anita Oyakhilome has shared an emotional message on healing, resilience and finding joy years after the collapse of their marriage.   In a post published on her blog, Pastor Anita reflected on overcoming painful experiences, declaring that God had brought her out of “mess” and abuse […]

Nigeria’s immediate past High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR, was one of the dignitaries present as the Egba Muslim Community on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026 held a special prayer session for Alhaja Fatimoh Jimoh. The prayer session, which took place at LUKJIM Hotel and Resorts, Abeokuta, formed a segment of [...]

In what education stakeholders are describing as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious attempts to reposition scholarship, innovation and research as national priorities, the Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee. The Committee will set in motion a new annual award programme that will reward outstanding undergraduate, master’s and doctoral research with [...]

He reiterated the importance of investing in young people and supporting initiatives that address critical health challenges, noting that sustainable community development can only be achieved when youths are empowered and given opportunities to thrive.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial Dispute Resolution Tribunal to fast-track the resolution of business disputes, arguing that faster justice delivery is critical to attracting long-term investment and deepening Nigeria’s capital market. The minister made the proposal [...]

The national oil company of the Republic of the Congo, the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products while advancing regional energy cooperation and industrial integration across Africa. Leading […]

"The single most alarming development in the Ekiti State Governorship Election, and the most urgent challenge we collectively face going into Osun, is the brazen, widespread, and openly reported phenomenon of vote buying."

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday as renewed buying interest in blue-chip and consumer stocks lifted market capitalisation by ₦653 billion. Market capitalisation rose from ₦146.564 trillion at the opening of trading to ₦147.217 trillion at the close, while the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced from 228,401.92 to 229,419.18, reflecting a […] The post NGX Rebounds as Airtel Africa, Consumer Stocks Lift Market Capitalisation by ₦653bn appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s education structure, moving to scrap the separation of Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), describing the policy as a failure that has contributed to the country’s growing out-of-school crisis. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, made the announcement […] The post FG Moves to Overhaul Education Structure, Scrap JSS, SSS System appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Announcing the withdrawal of recognition of the Ebeniken, the governor said the action was in line with Section Six of the state’s Chieftaincy Law, especially in the area of maintaining peace, order and good governance.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the distribution electricity companies (DisCos) recorded strong revenue and electricity supply figures in the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenue collection rising to N630.93 billion in Q4, 2025, up from N570.26 billion in Q3 2025.The figures were contained in the Q4, 2025 Nigeria’s [...]

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has launched a multi-agency task force to tackle the renewed traffic congestion along the Lagos port access road, in a fresh effort to restore seamless cargo movement and sustain recent gains in port efficiency. The intervention followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the managing director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has called for deliberate policies that will enable the Nigerian capital market to play a greater role in delivering inclusive economic growth.Speaking at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, the President of CMAN, Professor Uche Uwaleke, contended that present macroeconomic gains must [...]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened consultations on a new framework that could allow millions of students across the country to access selected educational platforms, including Google Classroom and Coursera, without incurring data charges. The initiative known as the Zero-Rated Data Access Project tackles rising internet expenses by making online learning more affordable and expanding […]

The Nigerian Army has warned that terrorist and criminal groups were increasingly exploiting cyberspace to recruit members, raise funds, coordinate attacks and spread propaganda, describing the trend as a growing threat to Nigeria’s national security. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, raised the alarm on Tuesday at the 2026 Nigerian Army Cyber […]

The Edo South Senatorial District candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Don–Pax Osifo, on Tuesday said the party would shock other political parties by winning the district and other areas in the 2027 elections. Osino, who was accompanied to Benin City, the state capital, by the Edo South Senatorial Chairman, Osaro Iselemon, from Abuja, […] The post Edo PDP senatorial candidate assures of victory despite crisis appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has contributed about N950bn to the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), while reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds and strengthening the stability of the country’s financial system.The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Dr. Thompson Sunday, disclosed this on [...]

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a N400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a N27.4 billion budget allocation. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by […] The post Atiku Asks Tinubu To Suspend Gbajabiamila Over Alleged N400m Bribery appeared first on OsunDefender.

Global index provider FTSE Russell has placed Nigeria’s planned reclassification back to Frontier Market status under ‘further review’ to assess the impact of the market’s shift to a T+1 settlement cycle. Nigeria was originally upgraded from ‘Unclassified’ to ‘Frontier’ in March 2026 for implementation in September, but FTSE Russell said it will provide a definitive […]