Uche Cecil Izuora World powers have been urged to adopt clean energy at a faster pace to boost energy security during a time of geopolitical turmoil. The United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, appealed to world leaders to accelerate the global green transition during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, in France. The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, along with the European Union. Reeves attended the conference alongside U.K. Energy Minister Ed Miliband, who is well-known for his staunch support for renewable energy sources. Ahead of the G7…
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Ken Okeke Nigeria’s army said on Sunday that it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene. The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter Church service in Ariko village in the Kachia local government Area. Troops were in pursuit of the attackers, it added. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria for Kaduna state, Caleb Maaji, said that two churches were attacked in Ariko village on Sunday. He said that seven people were killed and…
Yemisi Izuora Report has showed that growth in the Nigerian private sector slowed at the end of the first quarter of the year as higher fuel costs intensified inflationary pressures, according to details from the PMI report. Nigeria’s private sector felt the sting of the US-Iran war as rising fuel costs drove up selling prices for consumer and producer goods, S&P Global indicates in the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March. According to S&P, output growth was only modest, but underlying demand reportedly remained resilient, leading to a further sharp rise in new orders. In turn, firms…
Joseph Bakare Agro-Cargo air transport system will be improved in Nigeria following President Bola Tinubu’s commissioning of the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport and other infrastructure projects in Ogun State. At the ceremony the President stated that Nigeria remains firmly on the path to greatness despite ongoing security challenges. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s determination to tackle banditry and terrorism, stressing that restoring security is central to national development and long-term prosperity. He emphasised that the airport project was part of a broader development strategy designed to strengthen transportation, industrial growth, and regional connectivity, statijg that such investments reflect confidence in…
Joseph Bakare President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution. Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a moment for sober reflection on the ideals of Christianity and commitment to personal and spiritual renewal. Dr. Mobereola who said this in his Easter message to Christians also noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ teach the values of sacrifice, hope and spiritual renewal. He also called on Christians to use the occasion to renew their faith in God and hope in the Nigeria. The NIMASA DG expressed…
Uche Cecil Izuora President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ office complex of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ogun State, in a move that underscores the Service’s drive to expand its operational footprint and modernise its infrastructure. The commissioning, held on Saturday, 4 April 2026, marks a key step in Nigeria Customs’ reform agenda, balancing revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement with improved working conditions for officers. In his remarks, the Comptroller‑General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the FOU ‘A’ complex was borne out of increasing operational demands and the…
Joseph Bakare The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has conveyed warm Easter wishes to Christians nationwide, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, hope, unity, and prayer as Nigeria observes the 2026 Easter festivities. In his Easter address, Professor Yilwatda highlighted the significance of Easter in the Christian faith, underscoring its message of redemption through the sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians to not only celebrate but also reflect on the values of faith, resilience, forgiveness, and hope during this season. Emphasizing the relevance of Easter’s lessons to Nigeria’s current challenges,…
Tunde Bakare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has vowed that his government will sustain reforms in anticipation to achieve sustainable economic development and development. He said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across sectors are for the benefit, well-being, and prosperity of citizens. He gave the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. President Tinubu also launched two new aircraft owned by the new Gateway Airline. “Our investment is about our people. The infrastructure underscores our faith in our country, the belief…
Joseph Bakare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian football administrator, Samson Adamu, on his historic appointment as Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, describing it as a proud moment for Nigeria and the West African subregion. The President notes that Mr Adamu’s appointment, announced on Saturday, March 29, 2025, marks the first time a Nigerian has occupied the top administrative position in CAF since its establishment in 1957. Mr Adamu, who previously served as Director of Tournaments and Events at CAF, assumes the role in an acting capacity, following the departure of Veron…