Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Two unrelated public conversations, the “Olodo Uprising” and the debate surrounding recent remarks by Nigeria’s First Lady, have exposed a deeper issue. Beyond the headlines lies a question of leadership, aspiration and the narratives that shape what citizens believe is possible. Extract By every indication, Nigeria’s youth are no longer simply asking to be heard; they are asking to be taken seriously. Over the past week, what began as a social media trend under the banner of the “Olodo Uprising” quickly evolved into a national conversation. Beyond the memes, debates and outrage lies a deeper question about the kind of…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. …broken rice now attracts a 30 percent duty. The Federal Government began implementing significant reductions in import duties on key commodities, including rice, passenger vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), mass transit buses, and manufacturing equipment, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising living costs on Nigerians. The new tariff regime, which took effect in July 2026, forms part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures approved by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. The revised policy introduces lower import duties across 127…

Zamfara State Government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal has earmarked N7.2 billion for development projects across 375 communities in the state, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), a World Bank-funded initiative. Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni disclosed this in Gusau on Tuesday while flagging off a free project implementation training programme for participants drawn from 158 communities across the state. He explained that Governor Dauda Lawal had approved the N7.2 billion for various community development projects through the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), adding that the funds would finance projects spanning health,…

The Federal Government has made public its plan to replace the traditional National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the scheme and supporting Nigeria’s economy. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. According to the minister, the switch to Adire is intended to promote local textile production and ensure government spending benefits Nigerian businesses. “It’s Adire. Adire is being produced in Nigeria. We have them in Ogun, we have them in Kwara, and we have…

* The event will hold on July 13, 2026. President Bola Tinubu will unveil a complimentary book titled “Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Former President Muhammadu Buhari” at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja on July 13, 2026, as part of activities marking the first anniversary of the late president’s passing. Chairman of the Central Planning Committee and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), , Boss Mustapha disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja on preparations for the memorial programme. The former President died on July 13, 2025, while receiving medical treatment in…

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have asked for stronger U.S. collaboration with Nigeria to combat terrorism.  The clerics spoke during the 2026 Faith Defender Award Gala organised by Save Nigeria Group USA in partnership with the U.S.-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition at the Hilton Garden Inn on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. At the event, United States President, Donald Trump, received the 2026 Faith Defender Award in recognition of what the organisers described as…

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziak Adekunle Salako. Credit: Facebook.  Digital Health Services Bill would establish a comprehensive framework for regulating the sector when enacted. The Federal Government has commenced engagement with telecommunications companies to secure their support in expanding digital health services and improving healthcare access, especially in underserved communities. Already, telecom firms including Airtel, ipNX, NIGCOMSAT, INQ Digital and other industry players have committed to providing geo-coordinates of telecommunications infrastructure, capability assessments and fibre optic cable information to support the implementation of digital health initiatives across the country. Minister of State for Health, Dr…

File: President Bola Tinubu * Section One, Phase One of the project, a 125-kilometre stretch traversing Nasarawa, Kaduna and Plateau states. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday flagged off the construction of the fourth Legacy Project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and approved the immediate release of N111bn for the commencement of the 700-kilometre Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Superhighway. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the groundbreaking ceremony for Section One, Phase One of the project, a 125-kilometre stretch traversing Nasarawa, Kaduna and Plateau states. The project, one of the administration’s flagship infrastructure initiatives, is expected to…

File photo: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, said his administration had completed over 300 kilometres of intra city roads across the state since coming on board. The governor disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun State at the official commissioning of the Lameco Flyover Bridge, a project executed by his administration. Adeleke, who commended the residents for the patience they exhibited during the period of construction due to disruption in traffic flow, also lauded contractors and workers that handled the project for delivering quality infrastructure on schedule. He further said the flyover and other…

File photo of CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has cancelled the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing their failure to meet key regulatory requirements for continued operations. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali. The revocation, which took effect from July 1, 2026, followed the approval of the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. According to the statement, the action was taken in line with the powers conferred on the CBN under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial…