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Tinubu Orders Tighter Scrutiny Of Cryptocurrency and Digital Payments
As digital currencies reshape global finance, Nigeria is moving to tighten oversight amid concerns about financial crimes and consumer protection.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and...
US Mission In Nigeria Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Honours Victims, Heroes
Twenty-four years on, the memory of the September 11 attacks remains etched in the world’s collective conscience as a reminder of resilience in the face of tragedy.
On Thursday, the United...
Press Body Condemns Police Detention Of FIJ Reporter and Kano Journalist
The International Press Centre (IPC) has strongly condemned the unlawful detention of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) senior reporter, Sodeeq Atanda, by the Ekiti State Police Command.
Atanda was arrested...
UK Commits £19m To Climate-resilient Schools and Health Facilities In Northern Nigeria
The United Kingdom has pledged £19 million to strengthen health and education infrastructure in Nigeria against the growing impacts of climate change.
The announcement came as the UK Government,...
Police Defend Legality Of Tinted-Glass Permit Amid NBA Court Action
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended its tinted-glass permit policy following reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police to court over the matter.
In...
Operation Hadin Kai Launches First Air-to-Ground Integration Training In Maiduguri
Operation Hadin Kai has kicked off its first-ever Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI) training aimed at improving coordination between ground troops and air assets in the fight against insurgency in the North...
ECOWAS, EU Chart Course For Education Reform In Africa
Education remains the cornerstone of development, yet millions of children across Africa still face barriers to equitable, quality learning.
Recognising this urgent challenge, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in...
Power Cuts In Nigerian Hospitals Put Lives At Risk, Tinubu Orders Urgent Action
For too many Nigerians, a trip to the hospital can be a gamble between life and death.
Power outages regularly plunge operating theatres, maternity wards, intensive care units,...
NCD Alliance Urges Governments To Boost Investment in NCDs and Mental Health Ahead Of UN Summit
As the world readies for the fourth UN High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health later this month, the NCD Alliance...
ECOWAS Commission Backs Innoson In Advocacy For Regional Automotive Growth
The ECOWAS Commission has lauded Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) for its pioneering role in driving local production and regional integration, following a follow-up mission to the company’s assembly plant in...
NAF, US Strengthen Partnership On Smarter Firepower, Civilian Protection
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the United States have renewed their partnership to improve smarter firepower delivery and enhance civilian protection in conflict zones.
This follows a courtesy visit to the...
NUJ FCT Chair Urges Stronger Media Role In Public Debt Oversight
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for stronger collaboration between the media, civil society organisations, and...
IGP Hails DEPOWA For Full Scholarship Scheme For Children Of Fallen Heroes
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a landmark initiative to provide full scholarships for children...
Nigeria, Angola To Seal 15 Pacts As Joint Commission Resumes After 24 Years
Nigeria and Angola are set to sign no fewer than 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as the 5th session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission (BEJC)...
Nigeria Welcomes Senegal’s New Foreign Minister, Eyes Stronger ECOWAS Ties
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated Cheikh Niang on his appointment as Senegal’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, describing it as a development that bodes well...
EFCC Quiz: Meet The Top Three Winners
In a contest that tested knowledge, speed, and accuracy, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has celebrated intellectual excellence by unveiling the winners of its highly engaging online quiz.
After an intensive scrutiny...
From Nigeria To Slovenia: Bameyi Daniel Joins ND Primorje In Landmark Move
Slovenian topflight side ND Primorje has pulled off a major signing with the capture of Nigeria’s former U-20 captain, Bameyi Daniel, a move the club believes will significantly...
CITM Counters ICAN, Calls For Unity Among Professional Bodies
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has dismissed recent remarks by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, on the alleged proliferation...
Tinubu Sacks Digital Economy Aide With Immediate Effect
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), with immediate effect.
The announcement came on Monday in a statement by...
CISLAC, NEITI Pledge Stronger Partnership To Deepen Transparency In The Extractive Sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive industries.
During...
Stephanie Onusiriuka: Nigeria’s Olympic Gymnastics Hope
At just 14, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka is fast becoming the face of Nigerian gymnastics and possibly the nation’s best chance of a first Olympic medal in the sport.
The teenage star dazzled at the National...
NPFL Matchday Drama: Shooting Stars Falter Again As Remo Hit the Summit
Shooting Stars’ struggles at home continued on Matchday 3 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as they were held 1–1 by Ikorodu City in Ibadan. Sodiq Ibrahim’s...
CAPPA Applauds FG Health Tax Policy, Urges Higher Sugary Drinks Duty
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government for drafting a policy to channel excise-tax revenues from alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks into health...
CLO Warns Against Intolerance Ahead Of Anambra 2025 Polls
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State branch, has cautioned political parties, candidates, and their supporters to steer clear of hate campaigns, insults, and unsubstantiated allegations as the November 8 governorship...
Hunger Strike Highlights Apathy Over Voter Registration In South-East
In a country where voter apathy often threatens the strength of democracy, one man has chosen to put his health on the line to awaken the conscience of both citizens and...
Africa Charts New Course With Homegrown Payment Systems
Africa is pushing to close its financial inclusion gap with a call for homegrown instant payment systems designed by Africans, for Africans.
At a peer learning forum in Lagos, hosted by the AfricaNenda...
ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment To Tackling Disinformation In West Africa and the Sahel
In an era where false narratives spread faster than facts, the fight for information integrity has become as crucial as the fight for peace itself.
For West Africa and...
ECOWAS Wraps Up Humanitarian Mission In Guinea-Bissau, Supports 18,000 Beneficiaries
In West Africa, where extreme weather events are growing more frequent and fragile communities often face the hardest blows, humanitarian support has become more than relief. It is a lifeline...
NCDC Issues Nationwide Advisory As Ebola Resurfaces In DRC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a nationwide health advisory following reports of a fresh Ebola virus outbreak in Kassai Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
While confirming...
Widows in Nasarawa Get Relief As Calls Grow For Government Support
Calls are mounting for stronger government backing of charities working with vulnerable families, as economic hardship deepens across Nigeria.
The appeal came on Saturday during the third-quarter widows’ empowerment programme...
