…living standards. The reports reviewed reforms introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration, including the removal of petrol subsidy, exchange rate liberalisation, tighter monetary policy and tax reforms. According to the Bank, the reforms have begun to improve macroeconomic indicators. Economic growth increased from 3…

…at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. The airline co-sponsored the blind segment of the ‘Henrotion in Expression’ event, held in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, which saw Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) walk away with a cash prize of N100,000…

…CITA Energies, formerly CITA Aviation Fuelling Company, explained that the pricing mechanism for aviation fuel in Nigeria is currently disconnected from the international benchmarks that traditionally determine jet fuel prices. He said despite movements in the global oil market, domestic aviation fuel prices have not a…

…structure and went on to introduce landmark reforms. She credited the Alegeh administration with introducing universal suffrage, the Mahmoud administration with championing the need for a new Legal Practitioners Act, and the Akpata administration with pursuing reforms of the judiciary and judicial process. Adekoya note…

…called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speaking at the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter…

…seek understanding. The psychological toll is measurable: increased stress, anxiety, diminished self-confidence, and a constant state of hypervigilance that exhausts mental resources. Professionally, the damage manifests as decreased creativity, reluctance to take initiative, and a culture of covering mistakes rather t…

…that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the eight fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took to embrace the light at the end of what was, to all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in Nigeria’s beleaguered history. The mass abduction, which took place on May 15, when terrorists raided three schools…

…a preferred destination for leisure business and marine activities” Udoh said the administration’s long-term objective is to build a sustainable tourism economy capable of generating employment, stimulating private investment and increasing internally generated revenue. He further stressed that modern transportation in…

…led to Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser in the 85th minute. The midfielder produced a superb finish to level the score and shift the game in Argentina’s favour. Deep into stoppage time, Messi was again at the centre of the action, setting up Lautaro Martinez, who converted the winning goal with a header to complete the comeb…

…have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champions Argentina edging England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi’s side now stand one win away from joining football’s most exclusive club. Victory over Spain on Sunday would make…

…of the country’s electoral process through more robust identity verification mechanisms. “NIMC is ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair and transparent elections because identity remains the foundation of effective governance and credible electoral processes,” she said. The partnership comes amid continued eff…

…another family member said the child had continued to recount how the abductors punished the victims whenever they requested to see their loved ones. “They put them through a lot of suffering. She has been recounting her experience with the abductors to us since. She said that whenever she asked for her relatives, they…

…forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, R…

…to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, Garcia met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi; Minister of Communicatio…

…designation could pave the way for future sanctions. Tinubu subsequently said his administration was willing to work with the United States to improve security in the country.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that the Federal Government will conduct a comprehensive nationwide household survey to establish a more accurate figure for Nigeria’s out-of-school children, acknowledging that existing estimates no longer reflect the current reality. Speaking on Wednesday at…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed eight rabies cases and two deaths in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Direct…

…burglary while playing at the World Cup An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played the full game as Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dal…

…help to locate family of 2-year-old girl found abandoned at motor park The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying the family of a two-year-old girl who was found abandoned at Ramat Park in Benin City. The child, identified simply as Trea…

…the backdrop of a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean. “I’m not going to be politically correct or keep a cool head — it’s always something more against the English,” Villarruel wrote. “It’s the Malvinas, it’s Diego, it’s Leo’s last run,…

…Capital Territory,” he said. The NPC chairman said the digital platform would modernise birth and death registration by providing faster and more efficient services, 24-hour online access, digital certificate issuance where applicable, improved data validation and a more secure national civil registration database. He…

"This is the end of my political journey""" UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says goodbye to MPs as he vows to support successor Burnham (video) Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday, July 15, pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnh…

…Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President questioned how any serious administration could earmark such a massive sum for a defunct campaign. He demanded absolute transparency regarding who inserted the provision, who approved it, and who stood to benefit from an expenditure whose stated purpose had alread…

…Task Force’s Recommendation 8, warning that excessive regulation of non-profit organisations could undermine humanitarian work while doing little to curb terrorism financing. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism C…

…benefiting communities. According to Adigizi, beneficiaries comprise 31 rice farmer organisations and 23 cassava farmer organisations drawn from 76 farmer groups. She explained that the programme supplied 9,750 kilogrammes of certified rice seeds, 7,000 bundles of improved cassava stems, 670 litres of herbicides, 1,340…