President Bola Tinubu stated that a fundamental transformation has been achieved in empowering citizens and fostering thriving enterprises, with over 100,000 Nigerians accessing the new national consumer credit scheme. He made the statement on Friday in Abuja at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the Afreximbank, where he conferred a national honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), …

The World Bank has allocated $40m to support the expansion of financial protection for poor and vulnerable Nigerians under a new loan-backed health programme approved for the country. According to Sunday PUNCH, the loan project, which was approved on 26 September 2024, by the World Bank, includes a $500 million credit facility from the International Development Association and a $70.01 …

The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has disclosed that more than 1,150 Nigerians have studied in French universities and higher institutions over the years, praising their creativity and contributions to various sectors, particularly in sustainability and innovation. Fonbaustier made the disclosure during a cocktail reception on Thursday evening in Abuja held to mark the global France Alumni Day, an …

The Republic of Ireland has deported no fewer than 35 Nigerians, including five children, to Nigeria in a chartered flight that departed from Dublin Airport on Wednesday night. According to the Irish Mirror, the returnees, comprising 21 men, nine women, and five children, landed in Nigeria on Thursday. Irish Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, said he was ‘happy to say’ …

The Kano State Government has come under fire for awarding a compensation of N1 million each to the victims of the fatal accident which took the lives of 22 Kano athletes and officials, who were returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State on Saturday. Twenty-one members of the contingent were reported dead on Saturday before the …

Wife of a former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. This is as she used the occasion to inspire Nigerian women and youths to embrace lifelong learning. This was disclosed in a statement released by the former first lady’s media adviser, Chris Okeke, on …

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to his compatriots to be patient with him. At the inauguration of the completed Phase 1, Section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday, the President said, ‘I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take …

At least 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Friday. Ribadu disclosed this in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. The agreement aims to promote agribusiness and livelihood empowerment for communities impacted by …

A report by the World Health Organisation says 20 million Nigerians, representing 20 per cent of the country’s population, live with mental health conditions. The Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), Dr Azubike Aliche said this at a mental health GAP Action training programme organised by the institute, in Owerri, on Tuesday. The training …

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has issued a public warning that it has not commenced the sale of the recently recovered 753-unit housing estate formerly linked to ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The alert follows reports of fraudsters soliciting money from unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of selling slots in the estate. The scammers reportedly demand as much …