Abuja, Nigeria  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying a strong and sustainable foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity, despite the short-term difficulties arising from ongoing reforms. The minister gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving members of

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government over reports that about $9 million was spent on foreign lobbyists in the United States, describing the alleged expenditure as a misplaced priority at a time when Nigeria faces deepening social and economic challenges. In a statement published on

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyaior road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, following a swift response to a distress call from members of the public. The incident occurred after reports

The agreement, a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost trade, investment and cooperation in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy. President Tinubu also announced that a Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA investment summit will be held in Lagos in February, as Nigeria targets $30bn annually in climate and green industrial financing.