The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wednesday in Bauchi, held a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed, apparently to woo him to join the ruling party. The delegation included the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf. According to CHANNELS TV, only the three politicians attended the meeting, as other members of the state party executives were excluded. The media was also barred from covering the meeting. Governor Mohammed and Nentawe Yilwatda declined to grant interviews, describing the visit as private. The meeting came a day after the governor expressed interest…
Author: Editor
Read More
DBI Releases Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026: Q1 Intelligence Report (Executive Edition) LAGOS — DigitalSENSE Business Intelligence (DBI), an initiative of ITREALMS Media, has released the Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026: Q1 Intelligence Report (Executive Edition), offering strategic insights into the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping Nigeria’s digital economy. The report provides a concise, data-driven overview of key developments across telecommunications, financial technology (fintech), digital infrastructure, policy, and investment dynamics. It highlights the increasing role of digital transformation in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and innovation across the country. According to the Publisher of DBI, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, the report is designed…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today expressed concern over the poor allocation of funding for the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, in the 2026 Federal Government budget, with over 99 percent of public institutions having no dedicated funds to carry out their obligations under the Act. It accused the Government of institutionalizing a culture of secrecy in governance. Following a detailed review of the allocations made to public institutions in the Federal Government’s budget, MRA noted in a report released today that only 13 ministries, departments and agencies, representing less than one percent of all Federal public…
By Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US conflict in the Middle East. Since its inception, the technical committee on naira-for-crude, which has the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji and others as…
Adeleye Falade has officially assumed office as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG. He took up the role on Wednesday at the company’s Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, succeeding Philip Mshelbila, who was recently appointed Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Falade brings nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry, with extensive leadership exposure across the LNG and petroleum value chain. Over the course of his career within the Shell Group, he has built a distinguished record across upstream and midstream operations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Russia,…
Nigerian Government has reiterated its resolve to protect lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting peace in the Plateau. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the security situation in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. “Nigeria will not yield to criminal elements. We will protect our people, and we will prevail,” the Minister stated. “Nigerians must not allow criminal elements to…
*** Says National Chairman’s Return Reflects His Leadership Style Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has hailed the successful conclusion of the party’s national convention, which saw the emergence of a new National Executive Committee (NEC) led by Professor Netanwe Yilwatda. In a statement, Araraume attributed the convention’s peaceful conduct and seamless emergence of the NEC to the firm leadership, wise counsel, and untiring leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the leader of the party, qualities that have significantly strengthened the APC and positioned it for greater unity and progress. Turning his…
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Alhaji Kehinde Isiaq Olaosebikan, the AgbaAkin Adeen of Oluyole and a leading aspirant to the House of Representatives, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Oluyole, Oyo State, and across Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to national unity and sustained support for ongoing reforms.In a message marking the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, Olaosebikan described Ramadan as a sacred period of spiritual rebirth, moral discipline, and communal reflection a time that reinforces the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unwavering faith in God and country. He noted that this year’s observance holds…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a deep history of ties…
The Protocol Sub-Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 National Convention on Tuesday, 10th of March, 2026 held its inaugural meeting, marking the official start of preparations for the party’s upcoming convention. Following the meeting, the committee conducted an inspection of Eagle Square, the venue of the 2026 National Convention, to assess logistical and protocol arrangements and ensure readiness for the event. : Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination,and Secretary of the Hadiza Bala Usman, Protocol Sub-Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention with Chairman of the Committee, Governor of Cross River…