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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the acting Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Her appointment follows the death of the former Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, who passed away last Monday. […]

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government will continue to explore traditional institutions as instruments for peace-building and national development. Akume gave the assurance on Saturday at the annual Igede Agba Festival in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. […]

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, said interest rates are likely to fall in the future due to easing inflation and better capital allocation. Speaking at the Eurocham Nigeria C-Level Forum in Lagos, Cardoso explained that current high lending rates between 32% and 36% could come down […]

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has replaced five top ministers, including Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, after violent protests broke out across the country. The protests, which left seven people dead, were sparked by public anger over lawmakers receiving a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah, almost 10 times the minimum […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has attributed the breakdown of the Port Harcourt–Aba train service to a technical fault, which occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Imo River. In a statement on Monday, NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa said efforts to fix the fault failed, prompting the deployment of […]

The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products on Monday distanced itself from the planned strike announced by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. The group’s National President, Alhaji Lawan Dan-Zaki, said they support Dangote Refinery’s new direct distribution of petroleum products and will continue operations […]

The Bauchi State Government has restated its commitment to providing free antenatal care and essential drugs for pregnant women and children under five, as part of efforts to improve family health and reduce maternal and infant mortality. The pledge was reiterated during a media tour of healthcare projects initiated by […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the recent Boko Haram attack on the Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, pledging that justice will be served for the victims. Shettima, in a statement released by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, on Monday, expressed condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, […]