Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Federal Government Mandates Stricter Financial Oversight For Contract Awards. The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced a significant reform to enhance fiscal discipline across its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). In a directive announced on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the government declared that no MDA may issue contract award letters without first obtaining a warrant or Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) from the Minister of Finance. This measure, unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, aims to ensure prudent management of public resources and align expenditure with available…

President Tinubu Embarks On Diplomatic Mission To Japan And Brazil. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Thursday, 14 August 2025, for a significant two-nation visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The announcement, made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic ties and fostering international cooperation. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama from 20 to 22 August. The conference, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” will focus…

Gospel Legend Donnie McClurkin Announces Retirement With Final Album ‘FINALLY’. New York, USA – Renowned gospel icon Donnie McClurkin, celebrated for his soul-stirring hits such as “Stand” and “We Fall Down,” has announced that his forthcoming album, *FINALLY*, will mark the end of his illustrious three-decade career in music. The Grammy-winning artist shared the bittersweet news on 13 August 2025, leaving fans across the globe reflecting on his profound impact on gospel music and ministry. McClurkin, whose powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics have inspired millions, revealed that *FINALLY* will be his last studio recording, bringing a close to a…

CNG Sector Booms As Investments Reach $980 Million, Says PCNGI Boss. The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector has emerged as Nigeria’s fastest-growing industry, attracting $980 million in investments within just 18 months, according to Michael Oluwagbemi, Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). The milestone was announced on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, during the launch of a new CNG daughter station by Portland Gas Limited and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking at the event, Oluwagbemi highlighted the rapid expansion of CNG infrastructure as a…

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerian Leaders To Listen To Citizens And Govern With Empathy. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, and state governors to heed the cries of Nigerians and address their hardships with compassion rather than authoritarian measures. Speaking in Abuja on 13 August 2025, the revered traditional leader urged political leaders to rule with justice and empathy, eschewing oppressive tactics likened to “beating Nigerians with a koboko” (a traditional whip). The Sultan’s remarks, delivered during a public address, come at a time of…

Federal Government Approves ₦142 Billion For Modern Bus Terminals Across Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones. The Federal Government has approved ₦142 billion for the construction of modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, marking a significant investment in the nation’s transport infrastructure. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ambitious project, awarded to Messrs Planet Project Limited, will see state-of-the-art bus terminals constructed in Abeokuta (South-West), Gombe (North-East),…

Federal Government Approves ₦13 Billion Compensation And $34 Million For Transformer Procurement. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has authorised a significant investment to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, approving ₦13 billion for right-of-way compensation under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project and $34 million for the procurement of high-capacity transformers. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, represents a crucial step towards tackling the nation’s persistent power supply issues. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed details of the approvals during a briefing with State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…

Nigeria Customs Service Seizes ₦10 Billion In Illegal Goods At Lagos Port The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers of prohibited goods valued at over ₦10 billion at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, in a major crackdown on illegal and substandard imports. The operation, announced by Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on Monday, 11 August 2025, highlights the agency’s commitment to protecting public health and national security. During a press briefing at the Apapa Area Command, Adeniyi disclosed that the seizures comprised a range of illicit items, including firearms, ammunition, expired pharmaceuticals, counterfeit drugs, and banned…

President Tinubu Commends Ekiti Governor For Progressive Leadership. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the development of his state. The commendation came during a recent meeting at the State House in Abuja, where the two leaders reviewed progress on key areas including agriculture, infrastructure, security, and economic growth initiatives. During the discussion, President Tinubu highlighted Governor Oyebanji’s clear vision and prudent management, noting his focus on empowering the people of Ekiti State. The governor’s efforts align with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a policy…

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Appointed Unpaid Aviation Security Ambassador, Comfort Emmanson Considered. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, will serve as an unpaid ambassador for airport security protocols, following a recent controversy at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Wednesday that the role is a voluntary service to promote proper conduct at Nigeria’s airports and not a paid position. In a statement addressing recent high-profile incidents in the aviation sector, Keyamo revealed that the Nigerian Civil…

Nigeria Halts New Federal Tertiary Institutions For Seven Years To Boost Quality. Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria, a move aimed at addressing declining quality and infrastructure in the nation’s tertiary education sector. The decision, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, seeks to redirect resources towards improving existing institutions rather than creating new ones. Dr Alausa, speaking to journalists after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…

Court Frees Ibom Air Passenger Following Case Withdrawal. Justice has been served with the release of Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault, after a magistrate court in Ikeja, Lagos, discharged her on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The decision came following an application by the prosecution to withdraw the case, marking a swift resolution to the incident that unfolded on an Ibom Air flight on August 10. The case, which had drawn public attention, saw Emmanson arraigned on Monday and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after failing to meet her N500,000 bail conditions. However,…