The National Assembly has passed a whopping N54.9 trillion budget for the 2025 financial year. This is a significant increase from the initial proposal of N54.2 trillion, with an additional N700 billion added to the pot. Here’s a breakdown of how the budget will be allocated:Statutory Transfers: N3.6 trillion Debt Service: N14.3 trillion Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure: N13.6 trillion Capital Expenditure: …

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly condemned the Canadian Embassy’s decision to deny visas to Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. This incident occurred despite an invitation for Musa and his team to attend an event in Canada honoring war veterans. Musa expressed his disappointment, stating that half of the delegation was denied …

The Federal Government has approved a one-year moratorium on new applications for polytechnics and monotechnics in Nigeria. This decision was made by Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje o Thursday, February 13, 2025. The executive secretary noted that the moratorium was approved by …

MTN Nigeria has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike, which saw the cost of the weekly data plan rise from N2,000 to N6,000, sparked outrage among customers on social media. In a message shared on social media, MTN acknowledged …

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has announced plans to transform the Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. This initiative is backed by a $2.5 billion investment commitment from Brazilian livestock investors. The goal is to accelerate innovation and expansion in the livestock sector, which is currently valued at N33 …

APM Terminals Nigeria Launches Scheduled Rail Service for Efficient Cargo Movement APM Terminals Nigeria has announced a sustained schedule for the Apapa-Moniya Standard Gauge rail service, ensuring seamless cargo flow between Apapa Port and the Nigerian Railway Corporation Freight Yard in Moniya, Ibadan. The new service operates on a fixed schedule, three times a week, providing a reliable and cost-effective …

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia, saying it’s “certainly not a betrayal” of Kyiv. Hegseth emphasized that the goal is to achieve a lasting peace, which will require compromises from both sides. However, European powers are insisting that Ukraine and other European countries must be involved in …

The Nigerian Police Force has denied allegations of 3,907 missing firearms, stating that the audit report from 2019 is misleading and inaccurate. According to the police, the report’s findings do not reflect the current status of their armouries. The police acknowledged challenges during periods of civil unrest, which led to the loss of arms, but emphasized that efforts have been …

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has proposed to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, just a day after confirming their romantic relationship on social media. A viral video captured the moment 2Face presented a ring to Osawaru while they danced together, sparking cheers from onlookers. The couple then shared a long embrace, solidifying the proposal. The proposal …

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down telecommunications companies nationwide starting March 1, 2025, if they don’t reverse the recent 50% tariff hike. The NLC condemned the hike, calling it a “betrayal of trust” and a “direct slap on the government and its institutions”. The dispute began when telecommunications companies, including MTN, Airtel, and Glo, increased their tariffs …