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Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has asked members of the Kwankwasiyya movement to get fully prepared for the 2027 general elections after officially joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso spoke at his Miller Road residence in Kano shortly after receiving his ADC membership card. During ...
Politics
A pro-Tinubu 2027 group, Renewed Hope People Advocacy, has called on Nigerians to re-elect Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete ongoing infrastructural development and human empowerment programmes. The group inaugurated Chief Michael Duru Ejiogu as its National Patron in Abuja, alongside other executives. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, drew party chieftains, youth and women mobilisers, ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that payments made by aspirants for expression of interest and nomination forms are not refundable, as the party prepares for its convention. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said on Friday that aspirants are expected to understand the requirements before making any payment. Speaking on The Morning ...
Int'l News
The Comptroller-General of Customs and Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee in Brussels, Belgium. The session marked the first time in the Committee’s 43-year history that its opening was jointly addressed by both the WCO ...
Money market
A Federal High Court in Lagos has overturned the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to dissolve the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled that the CBN’s actions in January 2024 exceeded its legal authority. The court nullified the dissolution and set aside ...
Money market
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat on advancing the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The meeting, held at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, focused on supporting small-scale cross-border trade. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Caroline Niagwan reaffirmed ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is finalizing preparations for its National Convention, scheduled for March 27 to 28, 2026, with party officials confirming that a consensus method will be used to select national leaders. Mary Ikoku, the Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the convention made this known during a interview on Channels TV ...
Politics
With only days remaining before the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention this Saturday, the party has dismissed concerns that legal challenges could derail the event, insisting that the exercise will proceed as scheduled in Abuja. Senator Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary, clarified that there is no legitimate threat to the gathering at Eagle ...
Finance
The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) staged a defiant protest at the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, demanding the immediate settlement of arrears for 2024 capital projects. The contractors, who claim the Federal Government owes them over ₦1.6 trillion, have vowed to sustain their demonstration until every kobo is ...
News
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has announced the re-election of its Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, as Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC). This second term, confirmed by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), will span from 2026 to 2028. Established in 1983, IOSCO is the premier global standard-setter for the ...
News
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has rated Nasarawa State at a remarkable 83.6% on its Governance Perception Index for 2025. This figure represents a dramatic surge from the 30.4% recorded in 2024, marking the most significant year-on-year improvement in the history of the index. Dr. Ike Neliaku, the NIPR President and Council Chairman, ...
Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have formalized a partnership aimed at eradicating the influence of Ponzi schemes. The two organizations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, establishing a specialized Community Development Service (CDS) group dedicated to financial literacy. Speaking during ...
Abuja Update
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has felicitated the business community in the Federal Capital Territory on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement marking the successful completion of Ramadan, the ACCI leadership drew a parallel between the discipline required for spiritual renewal and the integrity ...
Money market
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has formally dismissed allegations suggesting it orchestrated the arrest or detention of a customer in retaliation for public criticism. In an official statement addressing the controversy, the financial institution emphasized its respect for the fundamental right of consumers to voice opinions and highlight concerns regarding its service delivery. The Bank clarified that ...
News
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into a harrowing mid-journey collision involving an Abuja-bound passenger train that left several commuters injured on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 09:16 a.m. along the Jere–Asham section of the rail corridor, a stretch characterized by a significant downward gradient. According to a ...
Money market
Nigeria recorded a slight moderation in its headline inflation rate for February 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The data reveals that the inflation rate dipped to 15.06 percent, representing a marginal decline of 0.04 percentage points from the 15.10 percent ...
CRIME
The British government has announced a series of high-level security measures, including the enforcement of no-fly zones and extensive road closures, in preparation for the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. The President, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 18, to commence ...
Int'l News
The British government has announced a series of high-level security measures, including the enforcement of no-fly zones and extensive road closures, in preparation for the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. The President, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 18, to commence a diplomatic itinerary that ...
News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda, the former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for the position of DeputyGovernor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Senate, was announced on Wednesday, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo ...
security
Nigerian troops have successfully regained control of the Forward Operation Base in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following a decisive gun battle with suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The operation was bolstered by the collaborative support of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local vigilantes, and hunters. The recapture comes in the wake ...
