GOVERNOR Chukwuma Soludo has allocated N2 billion in startup capital to empower over 5,000 youths from Anambra State’s 21 local government areas. Trojan News Media reports that this initiative follows thorough training and the launch of the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” development programs by the state government. Recently, the first group …

THE Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria, has commenced payment of outstanding matured FX forwards owed to various creditors. A source familiar with the development confirmed the payment on Thursday. Meanwhile, unconfirmed sources said three banks received full payment of debts owed. The banks are Citi Bank, Stanbic …

THE Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2, Onne, Rivers State, said on Friday that it generated a total sum of N246 billion in ten months. The Comptroller of Customs in the command, Comptroller Baba Imam, disclosed this to newsmen at a briefing in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of the state. …

THE Nigerian Army has announced the postponement of its recruitment screening exercise. The Army announced this in a statement on its X page on Friday. It said the exercise, scheduled for 6th November 2023, has been rescheduled for December 4–17, 2023. The post reads: “This is to inform members of …

THE Lagos Division of Court of Appeal on Friday upturned the verdict of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia which dismissed the election of the member representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon Amobi Ogah. The tribunal had in a judgement in September nullified Ogah’s election, …

By Ndahi Inusa, Maiduguri THE North East Development Commission, NEDC is to partner with the Borno state Government through the ministry of information and internal security for effective communication strategy aimed at addressing the numerous humanitarian challenges perpetrated by over a decade Boko Haram crisis. The partnership will also geared …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the reactivation of the Presidential Delivery Tracker to empower Nigerians to track the implementation of projects across the country in real time. Speaking at the closing session of the three-day Cabinet Retreat, on Friday in Abuja, the President said that his determination to ensure the …

THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions, Naija News understands. Speaking during a press …

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be the host of the 2034 World Cup. Infantino confirmed the development in a post via his Instagram account. Naija News understands that Saudi Arabia’s interest in hosting the biggest football tournament was only submitted on Tuesday. This news platform reportedly earlier that …

THE Kano State Government has alleged that the immediate past Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, left the state with a debt burden of over N500 billion. Newsextra24 reports that the State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, stated this in Kaduna State while chairing the North-West Zonal meeting of the New Nigerian People …