Author: Standard Focus

By Sadiq Mayowa The Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes. Speaking during his assumption of office in Abuja, Darma described his leadership approach as collaborative, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “Let me start by saying that we... Read more

By James Akinlade The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for a 50 percent tax reduction for workers and manufacturing companies to cushion the impact of the ongoing global fuel crisis. The demand was part of resolutions reached at the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.TUC President, Festus Osifo, said the crisis, linked to global tensions, has... Read more

By Halima Garba, Abuja ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has announced a strategic shift in Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, directing newly appointed ambassadors to focus on attracting foreign investment and strengthening international partnerships. Speaking at the opening of an induction programme at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President revealed a reordering of Nigeria’s 4D foreign policy framework. Previously arranged... Read more

By Sadiq Lawal, Lagos Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has revealed that it may reduce its flight operations due to the soaring cost of aviation fuel, which now stands at approximately N7.6 million per flight. The airline disclosed that the cost of Jet-A1 fuel has surged dramatically from about N2.1 million per flight in January, representing a more than... Read more

By Ibrahim Musa, Abuja ABUJA — Journalists were on Monday barred from covering the trial of six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the exclusion, with security operatives enforcing the directive by ejecting journalists from the courtroom before proceedings began. Despite arriving early to secure... Read more