Canada has issued permanent residency invitations to 1,000 candidates through its Express Entry system under the Canadian Experience Class category. According to updated ministerial directives from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the selection draw was conducted on Tuesday, August 18,…
Nigeria’s political season has officially entered a new phase as campaigns for the 2027 election campaigns begin today, August 19, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the country’s most closely watched elections in years. From…
Global oil prices rose to $91 per barrel on Tuesday as expectations for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict faded. Brent crude surged 1% to reach $91.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) similarly advanced 1%…
Amid the recent Abuja flood, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate demolition of structures built on designated water channels across Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday following an inspection tour of flood–ravaged areas…
In response to the recent FCT flood crisis, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has conducted an inspection tour of flood-affected locations in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday morning following weekend downpours. During the visit, Wike inspected a blocked drainage channel…
Through the National Housing Fund (NHF), the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) provides mortgage financing to eligible Nigerians seeking to buy, build, renovate, or repair homes. Contributors can apply for the NHF Mortgage Loan, which carries a 6% annual…
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of its digital transformation plan for the Federal Civil Service by inaugurating an 11-member Technical Working Committee to build a comprehensive framework for the project. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of…
A suspected marauding militia has killed several villagers in the Jwak Maitumbi community of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the raid also resulted in the destruction of vast farmlands and approximately 45 residential…
Many residents and motorists have been left stranded as heavy flood sweeps Abuja. The flood was triggered by heavy downpour which has now affected key areas of the FCT. Areas affected included Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Delight Event Centre in Gudu,…
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that an attempt was made to illegally access its official X account. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the DHQ was treating the incident as…
Strategic position trading on the Nigerian Exchange continues to reward disciplined retail investors. A selected portfolio of NGX growth stocks portfolio returns yielded exceptional growth, transforming an initial N10 million capital outlay into N26.1 million within a brief trading horizon.…
A section of UNICEM Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, has reportedly collapsed following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and soil erosion. The incident occurred around the Diamond Hill area of Calabar, with images and videos circulating online showing…
Economic shifts in Nigeria are changing how families manage daily budgets and plan for the future. From the unexpected end of fuel subsidies during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s May 2023 inaugural address to the recent unification of foreign exchange windows,…
A new research report reveals that Nigerian households face job loss and severe financial pressure at an alarming rate across the nation. Over the past twelve months, nearly half of families across all six geopolitical zones lost employment or closed…
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to contribute their perspectives regarding the proposed creation of state police, announcing that the public submission window for the National Policing Bill closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Chief of…
