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Citizens-led Group Defends Matawalle, Says Minister Remains an Asset to Tinubu Government’s Security, Governance Agenda

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

A citizens-led advocacy group, the Coalition for Truth and National Interest (CTNI), has urged Nigerians to ignore what it described as “selective outrage” over an old video of Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the group, led by its national president,...

CIPMN warns against financial waste in unregulated projects

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria has warned about the growing danger associated with the rising global and domestic financial waste on projects that require corrective works or adjustments after commissioning. The Registrar-General of the institute, Henry Mbadiwe, raised the alarm while delivering his keynote remarks at the...

NUJ FCT Council Marks One-Year Anniversary, Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hall Remodelling

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, will on Thursday, December 4, 2025, mark the one-year anniversary of the Comrade Grace Ike–led Executive Council with a special event that includes the groundbreaking ceremony for the remodelling of the Council Hall. The celebration, organised under the slogan...

Badaru served Nigeria with passion, dedication, Jigawa APC group defends ex-minister

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The immediate past Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has been described as an icon and patriot who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication during his tenure. The former Jigawa state governor recently resigned his appointment as a cabinet member in charge of Defense. Reacting to the development through a...

The Apology: Wumi Toriola Explains Her Rift with Afeez Owo

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

Actress Wumi Toriola has explained her recent apology to her senior colleague Afeez Owo, stating it’s because she’s a true ambassador of culture. Wumi had publicly criticised Afeez in September after he described her film roles as similar to her real-life character, saying she tolerates no nonsense and reacts when pushed....

FG to partner with Livespot360 on ‘Detty December Fest’— Musawa

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. It...

Yuan strengthens 7.0754 against dollar

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 40 pips to 7.0754 against the dollar on Wednesday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent...

FG offers 2 savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has offered two FGN savings bonds for subscription in the month of December. According to a statement by the DMO, the first offer is a two-year FGN savings bond due on Dec. 10, 2027, at 12.838 per cent interest...

UK-Based Energy Watchdog Commends Komolafe for Setting Global Benchmark in NUPRC’s $10bn Licensing Round

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

A UK-based energy watchdog, the Global Energy Transparency Initiative (GETI), has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for introducing world-class transparency, investor-friendly practices, and international standards in the launch of the 2025 Licensing Round Portal. In a statement on Tuesday signed...

Accountability Centre Lauds NNPC’s N5.4trn Profit, Says Ojulari Has Set New Benchmark for Public Sector Performance

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

A policy advocacy group, the Centre for Energy Accountability and Reform (CEAR), has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for declaring a Profit After Tax of N5.4 trillion for the 2024 financial year. The Centre described the performance as “an unmistakable affirmation that Nigeria’s oil industry is finally...