FG directs Character Commission to enforce federal character principle without compromise
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to intensify enforcement of the federal character principle across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The federal government emphasised that fairness,…
CBN approves BDCs’ participation in foreign exchange market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). According to a circular…
Lagos improves tenancy laws to attract Investment, standardise property management
The Lagos State government, on Tuesday said it has commenced an improved justice administration system to reform the state’s Landlord-Tenant law, in a bid to encourage real estate business. The…
Makoko demolition: Lagos Assembly, residents support proposed water city project
The Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of affected waterfront communities have backed the state government’s proposed water city project of the demolished areas. This formed part of…
11% of Nigerians have kidney disease – Experts
The Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) says 11 per cent of Nigerians are suffering from kidney related disease. The Nephrologists made this known at a news conference after the end…
13 states to experience longer-than-normal length of rainy season in 2026– NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a longer-than-normal length of rainy season in Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe and Taraba States in…
Another Nigerian killed in South Africa, Consulate seeks justice, due process
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has urged Nigerians living in South Africa to seek justice through due process following the killing of Emeka Clement Uzor, a compatriot. The…
Senate goes rowdy; sets up 12-member committee to review Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill
After a rowdy session, the Senate on Tuesday appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences between its version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill and that of the House…
LASU scholars to UN: Make Communication a major component of SDGs
Some scholars of Lagos State University, LASU, have sent a strong message to the United Nations: To make Communication a major component of the development agenda whenever it reviews the…
Nigeria produces 2.1 million metric tonnes of onions annually -NOPPMAN
The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) says Nigeria remains Africa’s second largest onion producer after Egypt, with annual production estimated at 2.1 million metric tons….