Nigeria

The National Assembly has declared that democracy in Nigeria has remained stable and uninterrupted since the country’s return to civil rule 26 years ago, with no threat of military intervention.

After more than a decade of inactivity, work is set to resume on the Abuja Centenary City project as Centenary City Free Zone Enterprises has awarded Julius Berger Nigeria Plc a ₦750 billion contract to deliver the Phase 1 Primary Infrastructure.

Manufacturers in Kano State are preparing to bypass electricity distribution companies (Discos) in favor of direct power supply from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), in a move aimed at tackling the crippling energy shortages affecting industrial production in the state.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposed salary increase for political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), describing it as “insensitive, unjust, and inequitable.”

The Chairman of MSM Group, Muazzam Mairawani, on Sunday announced that the conglomerate has discovered oil reserves valued at approximately $15 billion in one of its assets, crediting presidential backing for the milestone.

Nigeria and Japan are set to strengthen cooperation in the mining sector, with both countries agreeing to explore investment opportunities aimed at boosting Nigeria’s vast solid minerals industry.

Frankfurt played host to a vibrant showcase of African creativity as the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) and Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA) wrapped up a two-day cultural celebration over the weekend. The events brought together filmmakers, actors, cultural leaders, and dignitaries in a display of Nigerian cinema’s global reach.

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their unwavering commitment to the party’s elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States following a surge of violent attacks that have claimed more than 140 lives in the last two months.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night departed Yokohama, Japan, for Brasília, Brazil, where he is scheduled to begin a state visit on August 24.