November 2024

By Bala Ibrahim The Jigawa State House of Assembly, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has initiated a campaign to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in the state. Jigawa is ranked…

After years of stalled progress and missed deadlines, Nigeria's Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed crude oil processing, operating at 60% of its capacity, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). …

The Federal Government has revealed plans to privatise Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna as part of its oil sector reforms. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media to President Bola Tinubu,…

Despite Nigeria’s GDP growing by 3.46% in Q3 2024, economists argue the figures fail to capture the economic hardship faced by citizens. Professor Segun Ajibola, former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, highlighted…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report showing 3.46% GDP growth and a 4.6% unemployment rate has been met with scepticism by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). …

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 2024, attributing it to his administration’s economic reforms but acknowledged the need for further action to improve living standards. In a statement by…

The Nigerian government will pursue further borrowing to finance its budget, despite surpassing revenue targets in several sectors, Finance Minister Wale Edun has revealed. Speaking before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance…

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has advanced 11 candidates to the final stage of the permanent secretary selection process, a memo obtained by journalists reveals. The memo, signed by Dr Emmanuel…

In a major step towards revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil. The partnership aims to boost private sector…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre. The move, disclosed on Sunday, aims to appreciate Nigerians for their support and…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly this week, according to the Senate. The announcement comes as the Senate Committee on Finance intensifies its review of the Medium-Term Expenditure…

In a significant boost to education and staff welfare, the College of Education (COE), Gumel, has commended Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for his decisive intervention in addressing long-standing issues affecting the…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that 20.8 per cent of Nigerian households relied on borrowing food or seeking assistance from friends and relatives to survive in the past 30 days. This alarming statistic highlights…

In a landmark collaboration, the Jigawa State Government and the IshK Tolaram Foundation have provided custom-made prosthetic limbs to individuals with disabilities in the state. The initiative, aimed at enhancing mobility and…

The Ringim Emirate Council in Jigawa State has pledged unwavering support for the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JG-PCACC) in its mission to combat corruption and institutional injustice across the…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. The pre-trial chamber ruled that there…

A devastating tanker explosion in Majiya town, Jigawa State, has claimed 209 lives, with 99 others injured, according to findings presented by the state’s Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel. The tragedy, which occurred on 14 October…