By Ayomide Otitoju The Kogi State Government has pledged to intensify safety measures on its waterways following a boat accident on the River Niger that claimed at least 26 lives. In a statement on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families…
by Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated citizens on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging greater patriotism, collective sacrifice, and faith in God to overcome the country’s challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, CAN President Daniel Okoh called on Nigerians—both leaders and citizens—to rise above ethnic, religious, and political divides and…
The United States government began a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to resolve a budget standoff, triggering the first federal work stoppage since the record 35-day shutdown nearly seven years ago. The deadlock, driven by Democratic demands for expanded health care funding, will affect hundreds of thousands…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced that Nigeria has attained net exporter status, recording a trade surplus for the fifth consecutive quarter, with the surplus rising by 44.3 percent in Q2 2025 to ₦7.46 trillion ($4.74 billion)—the country’s largest in nearly three years. The President, who delivered his Independence Day address as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria has joined millions of citizens and well-wishers across the country to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to national development. The company highlighted its contributions to Nigeria’s growth over the past 17 years, including job creation and fostering an inclusive workplace reflective of the nation’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry, has joined millions of citizens to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, themed “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands-on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The company described the anniversary as both a commemoration of Nigeria’s hard-won freedom and a reflection of…
Shares of Zijin Gold International soared on their Hong Kong debut Tuesday, jumping more than 60 percent after raising over US$3 billion in one of the world’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) this year. The strong market entry comes amid record-high gold prices, fueled by safe-haven demand, expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, and concerns…
By Ayomide Otitoju The reconciliation meeting between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery over an ongoing industrial dispute ended in a stalemate on Tuesday. The meeting, convened by the Federal Government, commenced at about 4 p.m. on Monday and dragged on for nine…
By Ayomide Otitoju Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, calling for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and national transformation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mutfwang described the anniversary as both a remarkable milestone and a moment of reflection on Nigeria’s collective journey. He paid tribute to…
