Transparent capital market, key to economic growth — Udo Udoma
Former Minister of Budget and National Planning, and immediate past Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, has reaffirmed the central role of a transparent and innovative capital market in driving sustainable economic growth.
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UK justice minister set to unveil ‘sweeping’ court reforms
He was set to unveil the measures, intended to tackle a growing backlog of criminal trials, later on Tuesday in parliament.
Troops foil FCT kidnap plot, sustain nationwide offensive — Army
In Katsina, he said the troops of 17 Brigade responded to an attack along the Kankara–Mabai Road, where terrorists killed a commercial driver.
Otti’s convoy not attacked by gunmen – Spokesman
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, Ukoha Njoku, has clarified that the governor’s convoy was not attacked by gunmen on his way to the Sam Mbakwe airport, Owerri, contrary to reports in some quarters.
AFCON 2025: Andre Onana left out of squad, as Cameroon gets new coach
Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been left out of the national team squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking one of the biggest surprises in the squad list released ahead of the tournament.
US envoy to meet Russia’s Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
“I think the administration feels very optimistic,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday.
Okowa’s capacity, leadership earn him Renewed Hope role – Adasen
Former Commissioner of Science and Tech in Delta State, Jennifer Adasen, has described the appointment of Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative by President Bola Tinubu as testament to his exceptional leadership. Adasen said the appointment of the immediate past governor is a recognition of his proven capacity and enduring commitment […]
Son of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug case
The 68-year-old “El Chapo” is serving a life sentence at a supermax federal prison in Colorado following his 2016 arrest and 2019 conviction.
Uzo Uwani Council Chairman Ezugwu hails Gov. Mbah’s deployment of technology to combat crime
Ezugwu also eulogised the governor’s establishment of security command and control centre, AI-enabled surveillance cameras and improved DRS Patrol Vehicles, while stating that the governor’s huge investment in security has truly reduced crimes in the state by 80%.
New Tax Act may trigger price pressure if supply chain risks are ignored — Expert warns
As debates intensify over Nigeria’s newly introduced Tax Act of 2025, supply chain expert Arogundade Oluwasegun, MCIPS, CIPSMN-Chartered, has cautioned that the reform could trigger unintended price shocks if implemented without operational sequencing. Speaking on the implications of the policy, Arogundade described the legislation not merely as a fiscal adjustment but as a nationwide supply […]
Samsung unveils first ‘special edition’ triple-folding phone
The Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale on December 12 and costs more than twice as much as the new iPhone 17 at $2,443.
