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The Federal Government has intensified its legal battle against the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, filing a series of criminal charges following the alleged interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 and submitted at the Federal High Court in Abuja, names the Federal Republic of Nigeria ...
News
At the National Data Privacy Summit held in Abuja, the National Commissioner of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, emphasized the role of synergy in safeguarding individual privacy while fostering a data-driven economy. Under the theme "Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies," Dr. Olatunji highlighted that the commission’s current priority is ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has finalised the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The general elections for both the Presidential and National Assembly are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2027 while Governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, March 6, 2027. The INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan disclosed ...
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The Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), has officially launched the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (RH-GEEP 3.0) alongside the FarmerMoni Dry/Wet Season Programme. Inaugurated in Abuja on Wednesday, the initiative aims to provide financial lifelines to approximately five million smallholder farmers, artisans, and traders across Nigeria. By 2027, ...
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The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, has initiated a strategic move to partner with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to enhance the scheme's digital capabilities and data security. During a high-level courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, Prof. Adeyanju emphasized that any organization patronizing Galaxy Backbone receives ...
Business
The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, has revealed that the commission has reported 248 fake companies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged fraudulent activities. The disclosure was made on Tuesday during his opening address at the CAC’s 35th-anniversary celebration, themed "Transparency for Development: The Nigeria Experience." Magaji’s ...
Politics
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi and activist Aisha Yesufu on Monday led a protest in Abuja, calling for the compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results as a safeguard for Nigeria’s democratic process. The protesters converged on the National Assembly, where they sought to press lawmakers to pass a bill that would make the real-time ...
News
The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Hussaini Magaji, has revealed that the commission now receives and processes approximately 10,000 business registration applications every day. Mr. Magaji disclosed this milestone during his opening remarks at the commission's 35th Anniversary celebration held on Monday in Abuja. He attributed the high volume of applications to ...
Business
The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Hussaini Magaji, has revealed that the commission deregistered over 400,000 companies in 2025. Speaking during a "Celebration Walk" in Abuja to mark the commission's 35th anniversary, Magaji explained that the move was necessary to purge the national database of inactive and non-compliant entities that posed a ...
News
Engr. Dr. Bola Mudasiru, a leading figure in highway engineering and Deputy National Chairman of the Nigeria Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), has shift in conventional engineering methods in Nigeria’s road sector. Speaking at the 2026 FERMA Road Summit in Abuja, Dr. Mudasiru argued that sustainability must transition from a buzzword to the ...
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Muda Yusuf, CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has cautioned the Federal Government against implementing premature compulsory value-addition policies for Nigeria’s primary product exports. In a communique released to Newsdirect, Yusuf argued that such mandates could inadvertently stifle non-oil export growth and jeopardize the livelihoods of primary producers and processors. ...
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In a strategic consolidation of its executive leadership, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tapped a trio of influential stakeholders to spearhead the preparations for its 2026 National Convention. The National Working Committee (NWC) announced on Monday that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will preside over the newly formed 73-member National Convention Central Coordination Committee, signaling a governors-first approach to the party’s upcoming transition. ...
security
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) arrested at least 452 suspected terrorists and rescued 284 kidnapped victims during nationwide operations in January 2026. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed these figures during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, attributing the successes to the bravery and professionalism of the troops. In ...
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Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the establishment of an independent Energy Commission designed to serve as a single-window interface for investors. The Governor made the disclosure on Wednesday during a roundtable engagement with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja. Governor Alia explained that the state is currently developing a comprehensive Energy ...
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There is strong signals from Abuja suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may approve the creation of only one additional state once the National Assembly and state legislatures conclude the required constitutional process. According sources familiar with discussions at the federal level noted that Anioma State is the main proposal receiving serious attention. Supporters believe ...
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An infrastructure expert has urged the Liberian government to place infrastructure development at the centre of its national rebranding efforts, saying sustained investment in climate-resilient transport and modern institutions is key to improving the country’s global image and attracting long-term investment. The call was made by Engr. Dr. Bola Mudasiru, Deputy National Chairman of the ...
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This partnership aims to accelerate the recovery of assets and debts from failed banks, while intensifying the investigation and prosecution of individuals responsible for such collapses. In a statement released on Sunday by ...
Education
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has firmly dismissed social media reports alleging that loan beneficiaries have been directed to commence repayment immediately. In a statement, the agency described the reports as false, misleading, and unfounded. This clarification comes in the wake of an official disclaimer by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), ...
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu, Major General Oluremi Fadairo has attributed the successes recorded in the South Eastern region of Nigeria with zero criminal activities during the festive periods to the guidance of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. The Major General stated this when ...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement last night.President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as ...
