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Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said the country’s strategy for sustainable job creation is firmly anchored on macroeconomic reforms and private-sector led growth under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   The Minister stated this while speaking at the Africa Jobs Engine Panel on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, where he outlined Nigeria’s reform agenda aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and unlocking long-term employment opportunities. According to Ambassador Tuggar, recent policy actions including the stabilisation of the foreign exchange regime, the…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih, described his passing as a monumental loss to Ilorin, Kwara State and the Nigerian Muslim Ummah. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Kwara State Chairman, Taofeek Jaji, MURIC extended condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the immediate family of the late Islamic scholar, and the entire Ilorin Emirate. According to the group, the late Chief Imam was…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the killing of Mrs. Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano State, describing the incident as a grave violation of the right to life. The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026, reportedly involved unknown assailants who attacked the victims at their residence. The development has sparked widespread concern and grief within the community. Reacting to the incident, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, said the act constituted a serious breach of the…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee have agreed to strengthen collaboration to ensure the seamless implementation of newly introduced tax laws in Nigeria. This resolution was reached on Monday in Abuja during a meeting between the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, and the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. The meeting, held at Mr. Oyedele’s office, focused on building effective synergies between both institutions to support efficient execution of…

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has welcomed the signing of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), described it as a decisive policy step that will accelerate non-oil growth and deepen strategic economic ties between both countries. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group said the agreement aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by prioritising export diversification, private-sector expansion and sustainable job creation. According to the forum, the CEPA granted preferential, duty-free access to 7,315 Nigerian products…

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh (Dr) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih, OON, described him as a towering spiritual icon whose passing is a great loss to the Muslim Ummah. In a condolence message issued on Monday, January 19, 2026, the Grand Chief Imam said the late cleric’s death marked the end of a remarkable era in the religious history of Ilorin and beyond. Speaking on behalf of the…

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has condemned the dangerous and irresponsible act of scooping fuel from a fallen tanker, an incident witnessed today, Monday, 20th January, at Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos State. Issa-Onilu described the act as “completely unacceptable in a modern society,” warning that it poses extreme and avoidable risks not only to those directly involved but also to motorists, nearby communities, emergency responders, and national infrastructure. According to Bala Musa, NOA’s Director of Communication and Media, the agency has, over…