The Federal Government, in the N49.74 trillion proposed 2025 budget, has allocated N41.49 billion specifically for rail infrastructure and modernization projects. For the 2025 fiscal year, the Ministry of Transport will receive a total allocation of N256.73 billion to support its initiatives. Of this amount, N223.80 billion is earmarked for […]

Former Super Eagles forward and new Enyimba FC signing Brown Ideye netted his first goal for the club in the CAF Confederation Cup, scoring in the 67th minute to turn the game around for the People’s Elephants. goal was a crucial turning point in Enyimba’s 4-1 victory over Black Bulls […]

Renowned Nigerian gospel minister and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The non-political and faith-based event will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner ahead of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s swearing-in […]

As part of his administration’s development strategy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to finishing the Eastern Rail Line, which runs from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. At his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday, the President made this commitment at a dialogue with leaders from the South-East. […]

 How Delta, Rivers, A/Ibom, Lagos, Bayelsa raked in N1.8tr • Allocation grew by 95.49% in two years The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N5.38 trillion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between January and December 2024, according to figures obtained by The […]

In response to mounting opposition, President Bola Tinubu has started sending emissaries to the northern elite to clear the way for the passage of the tax reform bills, Sunday PUNCH reports. Sources in the Presidency said Tinubu was also consulting with the political class for support on the bills. An […]

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is set to join Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad. The forward is currently undergoing his medical with the Spanish club, with the loan deal including a buy option. This move will provide Sadiq with an opportunity to showcase his talents in La Liga and contribute […]

The Chief Executive of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecommunications firm has sent a proposal to the Nigerian Communications Commission for a 100 percent service tariff increase. He disclosed this during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. However, the CEO expressed that it remains uncertain whether the […]

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has revealed the reason former President Umaru Yar’Adua did not sell the Port Harcourt refinery to a consortium led by Dangote. Falana said the reversal was a pivotal step to address the legal and ethical breaches surrounding the transaction and to protect Nigeria’s national interest. […]

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the state executive council comprising his commissioners and sacked Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Muhammad Aliyu-Ubamdoma. Weekend Trust reports that the decision was announced by the governor at a special emergency executive meeting in Government House, Lafia, on Friday, shortly after […]