By Barth Ikiebe Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank PLC, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is […]
Tinubu Charts Way To Trillion Dollar Economy At 31st Economic Summit
By Barth Ikiebe The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja today, brought together national leaders, industry captains, and development partners to chart a path towards a trillion-dollar economy, with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in attendance. With a focus on […]
AIG Zone 7 Victor Olaiya To Officers: Prioritize Your Personal Safety While Performing Duties; Commends Niger Police Command
By Barth Ikiebe The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, AIG Victor Olaiya, has commended the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, and his officers for their relentless efforts in maintaining peace and security across the state. Speaking during his familiarization visit to the Niger State Police Command, the […]
Dangote vs the Unions: The hand of Esau and Voice of Jacob?
Iliyasu GaduIlgad20092gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only) All around the world, the oil and gas industry is regarded as strategic asset for many reasons. It is a source of massive employment across its streams, revenue generation, technology and whatever else. Indeed the oil and gas industry is so much at the core of […]
On the Frontline With Boma
Kabila’s Death Sentence: A Trial Beyond the Courtroom In 2004, I was in Kinshasa as one of the global recipients of an international award. The Congolese capital shimmered with energy and promise, even as it bore the scars of war. At that event, Joseph Kabila – then a fine young […]
REPORT OF BANDITS OVERRUNNING TROOPS IN KWARA,FALSE – NA
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading a recent online publication alleging that bandits overran troops and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State. In a statement, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 2 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp […]
Nigeria To Host First International Air Show in December
Nigeria has announced its readiness to host the first international Airshow in December2025. The event which will be hosted by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in partnership with the Nigerian AirForce is scheduled to take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu […]
PSC SENDS STRONG DELEGATION TO POLAC AS SCREENING COMMENCES TODAY
By Ijeoma Wilfred The Police Service Commission PSC has sent a strong delegation to superintend over the screening and processes for the 2025 Police Academy (POLAC) admission, which begins in Wudil ,Kano today, Monday October 6th 2025. A statement issued by the Head Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani said […]
Police Arrest Ebonyi Cleric For Sexually Abusing Sickle – cell Patient Under Guise of Changing Her Genotype
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested the General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, Bishop Ndibueze Okorie Onyagoziri, for allegedly having repeated sex with a 22-year-old female sickle cell patient in the state. The cleric reportedly has the habit of having canal knowledge of female members of his church […]
NASS Workers Threaten Strike Over Welfare Issues
by Ken Chiwendu As the National Assembly prepares to resume legislative duties Tuesday, some concerned members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have threatened to embark on peaceful picketing over what they described as unresolved welfare and constitutional issues affecting their members. The aggrieved workers in their letter, […]