Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly suffered a stroke and been flown abroad for urgent medical care. Government sources described his condition as “very serious,” adding that he is receiving intensive treatment overseas. The sources linked his illness to exhaustion and stress from his demanding work schedule. President Bola Tinubu has reportedly begun discreet consultations to identify a possible replacement, given Edun’s key role in economic management. Confirming his indisposition, the Presidency announced on Sunday that Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso will now lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and IMF…
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The Federal Government has reiterated that the “No Work, No Pay” policy remains an existing labour law in Nigeria and will guide its actions during the ongoing two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a statement issued on Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the government said while it continues to show goodwill and flexibility, it will not compromise fairness and accountability in the use of public funds. The statement reassured students, parents, and the public that the government remains committed to maintaining industrial harmony…
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reaffirmed its collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to enhance assessment standards and drive technological transformation in the state’s education system. Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following the State Committee meeting of WAEC held recently under the ministry’s supervision. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, chaired the meeting alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, and other top officials from education districts and agencies. Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretary of the Teaching…
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) says it has achieved a 25 per cent reduction in emissions, marking a major milestone in its transition toward cleaner energy and sustainable operations. Dr. Chris Offokansi, Head of Human Resources and Industrial Relations at SEEPCO, disclosed this during the 2025 NAEC International Energy Conference in Lagos. Offokansi said the company’s decision to convert over 90 per cent of its vehicle and equipment fleet to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) played a key role in achieving the reduction. “Over 90 per cent of our vehicle and equipment fleet now operates on…
The Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, says it has commenced implementation of the kidney dialysis subsidy approved by the Federal Government, with patients now paying only ₦12,000 per session. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ikechukwu Onuegbu, confirmed the development in an interview with reporters in Owerri on Sunday. He recalled that in August, the Federal Government announced a reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 per session in selected pilot hospitals across the country. According to him, the initiative aims to reduce the physical and financial suffering of vulnerable Nigerians and cut down deaths linked to…
The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for stronger community-based action and improved collaboration among government agencies to address the recurring cases of flooding across Nigeria. Mr. Attah Benson, National Coordinator of NEWSAN, made the call in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to the increasing flood incidents recorded in several parts of the country. Benson said the rising frequency and intensity of floods highlighted the urgent need for sustainable management strategies anchored on community participation, early warning systems, and improved drainage infrastructure. According to data from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), more…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, which will focus on addressing West Africa’s security challenges. The trip was announced in a statement by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The high-level summit, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, will bring together African leaders, top intelligence and military officials, as well as representatives of key intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by Jordan’s King Abdullah II and co-chaired by the Jordanian and Italian governments, serves as a global platform for counter-terrorism cooperation. This…
No fewer than 17 houses have been demolished by the Lagos State Government for encroaching on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, led a monitoring team alongside journalists to the site on Saturday. Wahab urged residents to desist from acts that harm the environment, stressing that nature often retaliates against human negligence and unlawful reclamation. He said the ministry had received complaints months earlier about illegal reclamation works aimed at narrowing the river’s RoW. “We stopped them then, but we were alerted again recently that…
The Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agency (Jigawa-ATA) has convened a key validation workshop to finalize the strategic design of the Jigawa Agribusiness Incubation Programme (AIP)—a landmark initiative aimed at empowering youth and women, creating thousands of jobs, and positioning the state as a hub for agricultural innovation. Held at the 3-Star Hotel in Dutse, the workshop brought together a wide range of stakeholders to review and enrich the findings of a comprehensive scoping and feasibility study conducted by Agrighar Service Limited, an Indian agribusiness firm partnering with the state. The session marked a major milestone in a process that began with…
Nigerian author and cultural storyteller Oyindamola Olugbile has won the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), claiming the prestigious $100,000 award ahead of fellow finalists Chigozie Obioma and Nikki May. The Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced the winner at the award ceremony held on Friday night in Lagos. Olugbile clinched the prize with her debut novel, Sanya — a story that explores love, loss, and redemption within a mystical empire that captivates even the Òrìṣà. She beat Obioma’s The Road to the Country and May’s This Motherless Land.…