NIGERIA’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, following the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). There is a decline in the general price level of goods and services compared to 34.80% in December …
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, has condoled the family of the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo of Kiagbodo Town in Delta State over the demise of their father, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, at 97 years. Fubara made the remark in a statement issued to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, in Port …
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THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in commemoration of the 37th anniversary of its inception, has activated a mini driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos State. The Corps Marshal, Mr Shehu Mohammed, said during the inauguration of the Lagos Mini Print Farm on Tuesday that the farm would help to …
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Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the administration has spent N200 billion on education from 2023 to date. Hayyo disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the opening of a two-day innovation and entrepreneurship education training for Vice Principals (Academic) in FCT public …
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THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condoled with the families of two prominent Nigerians and elder statesmen, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, who recently passed on. The forum, in a statement signed in Ilorin on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Kwara Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said their …
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THE Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated a seven-member committee to address bullying incidents in schools, while also reinforcing its commitment to students welfare and a safe learning environment. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press in the ministry and made available to …
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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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