Nigeria Begins Construction of Invictus Center to Support Wounded Soldiers
The Defence Headquarters has begun constructing the Invictus Center for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, a modern rehabilitation facility aimed at providing medical and psychological care for wounded, injured, and ill military personnel. During the…
FG Unveils $23.2 Billion Plan to Address Nigeria’s Power Crisis
The Federal Government has announced an ambitious energy access programme aimed at closing Nigeria’s electricity gap and transforming the nation’s energy sector. The initiative, requiring a total investment of $23.2 billion, is expected to receive $15.5…
Nigeria Awards 10 Gas Distribution Licences to Boost Energy Utilisation
The Nigerian government has awarded 10 Gas Distribution Licences (GDL) to six companies as part of efforts to enhance gas utilisation and expand access to cleaner energy. The licences grant exclusive rights to establish, construct, and operate gas…
Brazil Confirms Nigeria as Partner Country in BRICS Alliance
Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian foreign ministry shared the news in a statement on Friday. “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision,” the statement…
Nigeria Borrows Over $3.23 Billion to Tackle Power Crisis
Over the past four years, Nigeria has borrowed more than $3.23 billion to address its electricity challenges, yet the country still struggles to produce more than 4,500 megawatts of power for its population of 200 million. International organizations…
US Returns $52.88m Linked to Ex-Minister Diezani Madueke to Nigeria
The United States government has returned $52.88 million traced to former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Madueke. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., led a delegation to execute the Assets Return Agreement at the Federal Ministry of…
Nigeria Surpasses 1.5 Million BPD Oil Production Milestone, Exceeding OPEC Quota
Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, has surpassed the 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) milestone in crude oil output, exceeding its December 2024 quota set by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Tanker tracking data from…
Nigeria to Learn Cultural Branding from China — FG
Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), has revealed plans for Nigeria to learn cultural branding from China. She made this announcement during the New Year Gala held at the China Cultural Center in…
See the Three Nigerians Recognized on Forbes 2024 List of Wealthiest Black Americans
Three Yoruba Nigerians, Adebayo Ogunlesi, Tope Awotona, and Wemimo Abbey, have been recognized on the prestigious 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list. This list celebrates the accomplishments of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans. Details from Forbes…
FG Discusses Phased Rollout of Contactless Passport System
Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo appeared on The Morning Show, an Arise Television program, to discuss the upcoming experimental phase of a passport project, set to launch in Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, and Kano states. He explained that the service would…