Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed sadness at the passing of Elder Statesman, Pa Edwin Clark. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, on Tuesday in Abuja. He described …
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PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has directed all government appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, warning that those who fail to comply may face severe consequences, including removal from office. The directive follows Mahama’s own asset declaration, which he submitted to the Audit Service on Tuesday, in accordance with …
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A NEW generation of young Africans is rejecting the widespread desire to emigrate, choosing instead to fight for political and economic transformation in their home countries. While a 2024 survey by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of young Africans plan to leave their countries within three years, some are determined …
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MOZAMBIQUE is cementing its position as a critical player in Africa’s energy sector, leveraging its vast natural gas reserves to drive economic growth and energy security. According to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, the country is leading the charge in expanding electricity access, clean cooking solutions, and …
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THE Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Africa Business Forum (ABF 2025) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a key milestone in Africa’s trade …
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THE Cross River State Government has announced its acquisition of the prominent Tinapa Business Resort, following an agreement reached with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Naija News reports that Governor Bassey Otu disclosed the development during a press conference with select journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. He clarified that the state’s …
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NIGERIA’s inflation rate has decreased significantly to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Newsextra24 reports that this marks a sharp drop from the 34.80% inflation recorded in December 2024. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, announced the new figure on Tuesday. He …
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NIGERIAN workers and the masses have witnessed a sharp increase in inflation since President Tinubu assumed office, leading to a significant rise in the cost of living. Many workers and ordinary citizens have been forced to live in deplorable conditions due to the economic policies of the Tinubu-led administration. What …
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Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Monday Okpebholo on the occasion of his 100 days in office. In a statement released by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele expressed appreciation for the governor’s remarkable contributions …
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THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, halted operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Tuesday, February 18, by organizing a significant protest in response to the recent termination of over 3,000 employees. Naija News understands that under the leadership of Chairman Kayode Martin, union members obstructed the entrance …
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