November 2025 – Page 100

Government-Media Collaboration Key To Inclusive Governance

13.11.2025

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has emphasized that effective government-media collaboration is vital for community development and inclusive governance. Speaking at the second day of the All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2025 in Abuja, he described the media as the “conscience of society and partners in community development.” Prof....

ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Worsening Nigeria’s Debt Crisis

13.11.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of deepening Nigeria’s debt crisis following the National Assembly’s approval of a fresh N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticised the administration for policy inconsistency and fiscal recklessness, despite claims that non-oil revenue targets...

Africa CDC Praises Nigeria’s Health Reforms, Endorses Model For Africa

13.11.2025

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Nigeria’s health sector reforms, describing them as a model for other African nations seeking to enhance healthcare financing and service delivery. Speaking at the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual Review of the Health Sector in Abuja, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of...

NCAA Seeks Judiciary Support To Strengthen Knowledge Of Aviation Contract Laws

13.11.2025

The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for greater support from the Judiciary to enhance understanding of laws governing aviation contracts, particularly the Cape Town Convention (CTC). Speaking at the grand finale of the international CTC moot court held at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Najomo emphasized...

MCSN Sues Abuja Hotels Over Copyright Violations

13.11.2025

The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has commenced prosecution of both civil and criminal cases against some hotel owners in Abuja who has declined to obtain copyright license for musical works and sound recordings of Nigerian and foreign artistes played in their facilities. Speaking with the MCSN Abuja Manager, General Licensing, Moses Iorsheer, yesterday in...

PenCom Tweaks Micro Pension Scheme To Cover 80m Informal Sector Workers

13.11.2025

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced plans to repackage its micro pension scheme to extend retirement savings coverage to an estimated 80 million workers in Nigeria’s informal sector. Speaking on Thursday at the 2025 Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PenCAN) annual conference in Abuja, themed “Inclusion and Innovation: Bridging the Pension Gap for Nigeria’s...

NUPRC Reactivates Dormant Fields To Boost Oil Output To 2.5m bpd

13.11.2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced plans to reactivate dormant oil fields as part of a strategic initiative to raise national crude production to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this during the maiden conference of the Energy Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN)...

Veteran Actor, Baba Gebu Is Dead

13.11.2025

Veteran Nigerian actor, Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, is dead. The news was announced by Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Afod, via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. In an emotional post, Afod disclosed that the veteran actor died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The filmmaker described Baba Gebu as a “great...

Burna Boy Ejects Couple From US Concert For Sleeping During Performance

13.11.2025

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, stirred controversy on Wednesday night after ordering a couple out of his concert in Denver, United States, for allegedly sleeping during his performance. The incident occurred midway into his set when the singer abruptly paused his show and called out the male attendee whose girlfriend...

Igbomina Leaders Make Case For Kwara South Senate Seat

13.11.2025

In a strong show of unity, Igbomina leaders have declared their intention to produce the next Senator for Kwara South in the 2027 general elections, insisting that equity and justice demand it. The call was made at a summit convened by the apex socio-cultural organisation, Omo Ibile Igbomina, themed “Igbomina Lokan for Kwara South Senate...