The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),says public debt portfolio as at Dec. 31, 2020, stood at N32.92 trillion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals. The current debt profile was for the
By Adebowale John For years, Dr. Mohammed Ali Pate built a powerful reputation around one central claim — that his global connections, particularly with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, made him indispensable to
Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, extending structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria. Implemented in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Waste
Nigeria is targeting €59 million in EU support through the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in 2026. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has rolled out the drums for its Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, describing him as a leader whose impact goes beyond the office. On the occasion of his
Hajia Hansatu Zannah, member of AU Agenda 2063 Governing Council, has praised the APC for nominating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027 and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for Lagos governor. She said
The Rural Electrification Agency will spearhead conversations on Nigeria’s renewable energy strategy and the federal government’s energy transition roadmap at the 2026 Oriental News National Conference. With the theme “Carbon Capture: Accelerating
By Jackson Ekwugum Just a little over three years ago, traveling from Asaba, the capital of Delta State, to Warri via Ughelli on the Asaba-Ughelli Expressway, was a journey that lasted a
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed how its tactical teams rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, three days after they were abducted in Ibadan
A Lagos coroner has ordered the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the state DNA centre to forward autopsy and the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) results for body 1385 within 21 days.
Oyo Police have begun a statewide operation against vehicles with fake number plates and improper identification. The command said the move is to curb crime after the Oriire school abduction.It stated that