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June 11, 2025
NRC Takes Firm Stance on Illegal Mining Near Rail Tracks
Jebba: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has committed to implementing stringent measures against illegal mining activities that are damaging rail tracks. The Managing Director of the corporation, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, issued this warning during a c…
China Inaugurates International Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations in Nigeria
Abuja: The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has launched the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilisations to promote global understanding and cooperation through mutual learning among developing nations. Mr. Zhang Yi, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese E…
Group Seeks Enhanced Youth Involvement in Counter-Insurgency Initiative in Northeast
Abuja: The Kalthum Foundation for Peace (KFP) and its partners have developed strategies to enhance youth involvement in counter-insurgency and counter violent extremism efforts in the North East. The foundation is spearheading discussions in collabor…
TAJBank Signs Agreement for N20bn Sukuk Bond Issuance
Abuja: TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder and Managing Director of TAJBank, Mr. Hamid Joda, announced t…
X-Raying Ododo’s Developmental Impact in Kogi
Abuja: Carved out of Benue and Kwara States in 1991, Kogi is one of the youngest states of the federation. As the case with the creation of other states, which dates back to the pre-civil war era, the creation of Kogi was meant to accelerate the devel…
Tinubu’s Achievements Render Political Opponents Ineffective – Wike
Abuja: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has lauded the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, stating that his impactful projects and reforms have rendered political opposition efforts ineffective in his 2027 re-electi…
Benue Government Implements Free Education to Alleviate Child Street Life
Makurdi: The Benue Government is taking significant steps to ensure that children from financially struggling families receive an education, offering free schooling from primary to secondary school levels. This initiative is targeted at children whose…
Zulum’s Support Boosts Troops’ Morale in Borno
Maiduguri: Since Nigeria’s return to democracy, the nation has grappled with multifaceted security challenges. In the North-East, Boko Haram has waged a brutal campaign against western education. The North-Central has witnessed frequent farmers-herder…
Russia Shows Willingness to Enhance Trade Ties with Nigeria
Abuja: The Russian Federation has expressed its willingness to deepen trade cooperation with Nigeria, aiming to strengthen the trade volume between the two nations. Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, highlighted this initiative…
Nigeria to Host PPP Summit for Infrastructure Transformation in 2025
Abuja: The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has announced that the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025 will take place from June 17 to 18, in Abuja. Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General of ICRC, disclosed this i…