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Tinubu To Deloitte Africa: Nigeria’s Economy Is On Steady Growth Path

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

Tinubu tells Deloitte Africa ongoing reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s economy as the firm backs investment, youth training and jobs. President Bola Tinubu has done a review of Nigeria’s economy since he assumed office more than three years ago with a declaration that Nigeria’s economy is on steady growth. Speaking on...

NAHCO Vehicle Crashes Into Air Peace A320 Engine, Disrupts Flight Operations

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

NAHCO ground equipment crashes into an Air Peace A320 aircraft engine, disrupting operations and forcing flight delays and cancellations nationwide. Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was severely damaged on the ground at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos after a Nigerian...

FG, IFAD Distribute Rice Seeds, Tricycles to 1,918 Nasarawa Farmers

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

FG and IFAD have empowered 1,918 Nasarawa farmers with improved inputs and tricycles to boost food security and agricultural productivity. In a proactive move to strengthen rural livelyhood and food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria in synergy with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, has distributed improved farm inputs...

FG Rejigs NABTE, ITF Mandates to Drive Tinubu’s Industrialisation Agenda

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

NABTEB and ITF has harmonise their objectives to strengthen workforce development and accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. The National Council on Skills (NCS) has reviewed and ratified the alignment of the mandates of the Nigeria Board for Technical Education (NABTE) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to support the industrialisation agenda...

Nigeria Has Lost Over 70% of Forest Reserves, Experts Warn

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Environmental stakeholders warn escalating deforestation and illegal mining are fuelling insecurity, and worsening livelihoods across Nigeria Environmental stakeholders are warning that Nigeria is losing between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares of forest every year, with the country having already lost more than 70 per cent of its forest reserves. They said...

Lagos Arrests Man For Allegedly Dumping Refuse Into Drainage Channel In Ikorodu

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Lagos State says a 56-year-old man is arrested for dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Ikorodu. The Lagos State Government has arrested a 56-year-old man, identified as John Ehidreme, for dumping refuse into a drainage channel at No. 18 Oluoga, Ikorodu, as authorities intensify enforcement of environmental sanitation laws....

Senate: N2.9bn Monthly Release Cannot Fund N140bn NCDC Budget

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Senate says NCDC’s monthly funding falls far below budget, urging priority spending on agriculture, security and rural infrastructure. Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has directed the commission to prioritise agriculture, security, and rural infrastructure in the execution of its programmes. The panel expressed concern over what it...

Lagos Trains Over 200 Internal Auditors In Data Analytics To Boost Accountability

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Lagos equips over 200 internal auditors with data analytics skills to strengthen transparency, fraud detection and efficient public resource management. Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening accountability and transparency in the public service by enhancing the capacity of its internal auditors to analyse large volumes of data,...

US Congress Honours Attah Onoja For Advancing Global Trade, Economic Cooperation

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

US Congress recognises Attah Onoja for strengthening global trade, diaspora engagement and economic cooperation across Africa, Caribbean and America. A Nigerian professional, Mr. Attah Onoja, has received a Congressional Proclamation from the United States House of Representatives in recognition of his contributions to international trade, economic cooperation and diaspora engagement....

Reps Probe CBN, NNPCL Over Trillions In Unremitted Government Revenue

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Lawmakers intensify investigation into alleged unpaid operating surplus and seek detailed records from key revenue-generating government agencies. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to provide a comprehensive breakdown of outstanding funds owed to the federal government...