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…at the centre of Nigeria's industrial strategy. He stated: "While imports remain necessary, policy should progressively shift the country's production mix from its current dependence on imported goods towards greater domestic manufacturing. However, such a transition requires consistent implementation rather than polic…

…be delaying rescue efforts but urged the government to seek international assistance if necessary. "But we were all in this country when the Americans came to rescue their people who were kidnapped some years ago in Nigeria, and there was no collateral damage. Their people were rescued unhurt. Our government should rea…

…little relationship to election outcomes. History has shown that large crowds do not necessarily translate into votes, just as modest gatherings do not always signal electoral weakness. Yet, there are moments when a political event becomes significant not because of attendance figures but because of the […]

…is done soon, the damage will become worse, and motorists will continue to suffer unnecessarily," another commuter, Sulaimon Lawal, said. The state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, could not be reached for comments as calls made to her telephone line on Sunday were not responded to. A text message sent to him had…

…and the cost of living. The World Bank has consistently maintained that the reforms are necessary to restore macroeconomic stability and place public finances on a more sustainable path, although several labour unions, civil society groups and opposition politicians have criticised the pace of the reforms and their imp…

…by some skeptics, we must bear in mind that the state police bill is purely a child of necessity and not political expediency. It is obviously a product of national consensus and not cynicism, designed in response to violent non-state actors, whose heinous activities still endanger our collective peace and prosperity.…

…often appeared vulnerable to capture by insiders, political loyalists and well-connected ruling-party figures, leaving the broader public unconvinced that relief was reaching those most in need. That is why the proposed review is necessary. A national minimum wage should not be treated as a ceremonial figure or a polit…

…a successful rescue quickly captures public attention. Such scrutiny is both natural and necessary in a democracy where citizens rightly expect accountability from those entrusted with their safety. Yet headlines, by their very nature, tell only part of the story. They illuminate individual incidents but rarely reveal…

…an independent forensic investigation into the PFIPC controversy, suspend officials connected to the matter pending the outcome of the inquiry, review administrative processes within the Presidency and issue an unreserved apology to Nigerians. “The Nigerian people deserve more than explanations. They deserve transparen…

…those with tinted glass permits, insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists. The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with and without tinted glass permits, slowing vehicular movement and generating concern among motorists. In a stat…

…these projects is not just to move people; it is to industrialise our country and to connect the people," he said. He said improved transport and infrastructure connectivity would promote commerce, strengthen national integration and stimulate sustainable economic growth. Hamzat said Tinubu's ability to attract local a…

…about their potential impact on its original objectives. Agbese said reforms are necessary but argued that they should not diminish the NYSC’s role in promoting national integration and supporting national development. According to him, the scheme has, over the years, contributed to key sectors including education, hea…

…called on the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, to step aside if necessary to allow an independent investigation into allegations linked to the matter. Ameh urged the National Assembly and relevant anti-corruption agencies to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, insisting that anyone fo…

…organised labour may not be solely driven by workers’ welfare concerns but could be connected to attempts by those behind the alleged fraud to divert attention from the allegations. The hospital spokesman explained that the transition from the former institution to FUTATH is guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU…

…herdsmen. Okoye said the report was entirely false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. He called on the public to disregard the report and refrain from sharing unverified information, warning that such content could trigger fear, panic or public disorder. The command also appealed to r…

…N420,000 and gradually increased to N500,000. "The increase is because of scarcity, not necessarily the dollar rate. "These stockfish are shipped from Iceland and Norway, but they are not coming into the country at the moment. "The shipment that was expected to bridge the supply gap was turned back because there was no…

…the extension would improve employability, but others described it as ill-timed and unnecessary. A serving corps member, Miss Victoria Oyerinde, said a six-week orientation course would provide additional time for training, skills acquisition and bonding of corps members, if properly structured. She said, however, that…

…main island and home to around 1,500 people. “By working together and taking the necessary precautions, we can help protect our families, neighbors and community. We pray for the safety of our people,” Rota mayor Aubry Hocog said. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were on the ground in Guam and…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man and two others in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Ibadan, the state capital. A statement issued on Saturday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the principal suspect, Femi Ojo, 60, was arrested alongside his accompli…

…companies include MazaoHub, a Tanzanian agritech startup; Bekia, an Egyptian platform connecting waste producers with collectors and recyclers; and Keep It Cool, a Kenyan startup building solar-powered cold-chain infrastructure for fish and poultry farmers. The firm disclosed that it invests exclusively through equity,…

…Assembly candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as aggrieved aspirants drag the party to court, stakeholders demand fresh representation, and a chieftain warns of simmering anger within the party's ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, nonetheless, the APC sa…

…of heeding early warning advisories and relocating from high risk areas whenever necessary. Disaster Officials stressed that disaster preparedness remains the most effective means of reducing flood related losses and urged residents to promptly report emergencies through designated emergency channels. A familiar cycle…

…to reports of environmental degradation and carries out public sensitisation where necessary. He noted, however, that the regulation of oil and gas pollution, including gas flaring and oil spills, falls primarily under federal agencies such as the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency and the Nigerian Upstre…

…considered Lagos the ideal location for this year's event because of its historical connection to Fela and the Kalakuta movement. Addressing concerns about transparency in award processes, Azunwena stated that nominations are handled by a panel of more than 50 curators drawn from radio, media, business and other sector…