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By Precious Mark The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have announced that any transfer of 10% or more of shares in a licensed telecommunications company must now receive prior approval from the NCC before the CAC can register it. This directive was contained in a joint statement signed on Sunday ...
...as Suspect says he was under the influence of illicit drugs By Ismail Azeez The Osun State Police Command has denied reports of an alleged assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II, clarifying that the suspect apprehended at the palace was not found with any firearm or offensive weapon. ...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Ogun Deep Sea Port will boast of the longest berth in Africa upon completion. Speaking during the commissioning of the six-kilometre Stadium–Luba–Tam Balogun Road in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development proposed Deep Sea Port project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. He ...
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has revealed that the government is adopting a 6 month waste infrastructure plan to combat the state's waste crisis and drainage blockages. In a series of tweets on X over the weekend, Wahab responding to criticisms by the former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) ...
All On, an impact investing company focused on expanding access to renewable energy solutions in Nigeria, has announced a USD1 million investment in Eja-Ice Nigeria Limited, a provider of solar-powered refrigeration and cold chain infrastructure. The investment will support Eja-Ice’s manufacturing and operational scale-up as the company enters its next phase of growth. It is ...
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its latest directive on the local hosting of payment transaction data. Noting that the new policy when ahered to will significantly help Nigerian banks and fintechs reduce their exposure to foreign exchange volatility, the Chairman of ALTON, ...
Young leaders, government officials and development partners have converged in Kaduna for the Northwest Youth Summit 2026. The summit marked the culmination of the year long Youth Leading Change Programme (YLCP) aimed at strengthening youth leadership and policy engagement. The programme was organised by Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) with support from the Nigeria Youth ...
Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mr Jubril Emilagba, has felicitated fathers on the occasion of Father’s Day, commending their sacrifices, dedication, and contributions to family and national development. The report states that Father’s Day in Nigeria is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, matching the global observance. Emilagba, in a statement made available ...
As Nigeria celebrates Father’s Day 2026, many fathers are battling silent, severe mental health crisis driven by crushing economic hardships and deep societal pressures. They also decried the systemic gender bias and lack of support structures for men in Nigeria and Africa, urging immediate nationwide commitment to promoting mental health advocacy and institutional recognition for ...
Brookstone School has achieved top recognition at the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA) in Lagos. The Newsmen report that the ceremony held on Saturday at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The institution reaffirmed its position among Nigeria’s leading academic schools through exceptional student performances. The highlight was Brookstone School, Port ...
The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative has launched a regional framework to advance youth development across North-West Nigeria. The agenda was unveiled on Saturday in Kaduna at the North-West Youth Summit 2026. The summit was organised by the NGO with support from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund and Youth Leading Change Programme (YLCP). The Newsmen report ...
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, on Saturday, launched the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers across the seven North-West states. The Newsmen report that the fertiliser is being distributed under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Radda, who is also ...
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Founder of Citadel School of Government (CSG) and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu have called for regional economic integration that would usher in growth and prosperity for Nigerian states. They made the call at the “Geo-Economic Optimisation Summit” convened by the Citadel School of Government (CSG) on Saturday in Lagos. The Newsmen report that ...
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured renewable energy technologies under the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First Policy’. The agreement signing was facilitated by the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Abraham Adedokun at ...
By Precious Mark Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has donated ₦25 million to Shanahan University in Onitsha, Anambra State. Obi disclosed the donation in a statement issued on Saturday following his visit to the institution. He noted that the contribution is part of his continued support for the university, which he ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 2,048 results from the 2,445 polling units in the Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV) as of 6:41 p.m. on Saturday. This figure represents 83.7 percent of the total polling unit results and marks a significant increase from the 35.5 ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica United States President Donald Trump has suggested changing the name of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to “NICE” by adding the letter “N” for “National,” saying the move would frustrate critics in the media and the Democratic Party. Trump made the proposal in a post on his official X account ...
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has presented the Speaker of the House of Assembly and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu to the Emir of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The visit of the Governor and the APC governorship candidate came after the Emir officially announced the ...
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has dismissed concerns over water retention on some parts of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. He assured Nigerians that the project, alongside other legacy road projects of the Federal Government, would be completed by 2031. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday while inspecting Sections One and Two of the ...
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s ongoing legacy infrastructure projects and criticised alleged uncomplimentary remarks about the projects. Umahi spoke on Friday evening while inspecting Sections One and Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alongside some members of the National Assembly. The minister said he was disturbed by reports ...
The Federal Government has approved the immediate release of N111 billion for the construction of Section One of the Akwanga-Jos Road, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this on Friday evening while inspecting Sections One and Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alongside some members of the National Assembly. He ...
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Ijebu Development Initiative on Poverty Reduction (IDIPR) and Imowo Microfinance Bank, has distributed 50 Nigerian-assembled tricycles to transport operators in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The handover ceremony, held at the Awujale Palace on Friday, is aimed at expanding consumer credit, reduce poverty, promote financial inclusion and stimulate ...
President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi’s first tenure extension which ought to have expired on Aug. 1, 2026, will now expire in February, 2027. This is contained in a statement by the President’s Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on ...
