FG Targets $74bn Livestock GDP Contribution Within 10 Years

The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to more than double the contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, projecting growth from $32 billion to over $74 billion within the next decade. The Minister of Livestock Development disclosed this on Tuesday during a livestock stakeholders’ engagement in Ilorin, Kwara State,…

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FG Channels N87.31bn Aviation Budget Into Infrastructure Push

The Federal Government has prioritised infrastructure development in the aviation sector, proposing a total allocation of ₦87.31 billion for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Budget details show a heavy tilt towards capital expenditure, with ₦70.19 billion—over 80 per cent of the total allocation—earmarked for capital…

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Army Records Zero Pipeline Vandalism Across Niger Delta In 2025 — 6 Division GOC

The Nigerian Army has announced that no incident of pipeline vandalism was recorded across the Niger Delta in 2025, marking a major security milestone in the oil-producing region. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, disclosed this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during a media tour of the Division’s headquarters…

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Former OPEC President Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In UK Court Over Major Corruption Charges

Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-President of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared before a London court on Monday as preliminary proceedings commenced in her long-awaited corruption trial in the United Kingdom. The court appearance marks the formal start of legal proceedings ahead of a full trial on…

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Kano Governor Meets Tinubu, Seeks Federal Backing For Security And Mega Projects

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has held a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he sought federal support to address rising security challenges and advance major infrastructure projects in the state. The closed-door meeting, held on Monday, focused on strengthening collaboration between the Kano State Government…

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APC Rules Out Automatic Tickets For Defecting Governors Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have confirmed that governors who recently defected from other parties will not be guaranteed automatic tickets to contest in the 2027 elections. This applies to current governors including those from Akwa Ibom, Taraba, Rivers, and the soon-to-join governor of Kano State. A member of the APC National…

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Obi Blames Triad of Reforms for Nigeria's Woes

Peter Obi Slams FG Over Alleged $9 Million US Lobbying Deal, Says Nigeria Choosing Waste Over Lives

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over reports that Nigeria spent about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, describing the move as another example of misplaced priorities amid worsening socio-economic conditions at home. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle…

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Tinubu Laying Solid Foundation For Long-Term Growth And Shared Prosperity — Information Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria, despite taking what he described as bold and sometimes difficult decisions. Idris made the remarks while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu…

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LASUSTECH Set To Launch Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute Of Politics And Policies

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is set to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies, following a partnership with the BAT Ideological Group aimed at strengthening ideological orientation and political leadership development in Nigeria. The Director of Media and Publicity of the BAT Ideological Group, Arabinrin Aderonke,…

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FG Approves 40% Pay Rise For Lecturers, Introduces New Professorial Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers in federal tertiary institutions and introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…

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