Former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Michael Oglegba, has said the state is “counting the cost of change” under Governor Hyacinth Alia.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), which designates telecommunications facilities as vital national assets requiring robust protection.

The Russian government has imposed restrictions on voice calls made via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns over national security, fraud, and alleged support for sabotage operations amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.

By Etop Ekanem In a remarkable display of academic prowess and community engagement, a beauty entrepreneur, Okewa Owoeye, has garnered multiple awards for her impactful contributions, reflecting her commitment to excellence and service. In a statement, Owoeye highlighted prestigious awards she received in honour of her outstanding contributions and impact. Among the awards received by […]

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed Dr. Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojo-Ede as Executive Assistant on Political Matters. Dr. Ojo-Ede is the founder of Omo Foundation and chairman/CEO of Kinging Logistics and Automobiles Ltd (KLA), as well as founder/chairman of HEMRAC REAL HOMES. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ojo-Ede expressed gratitude to Governor Oborevwori […]

No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme.

When asked how the president would achieve the two million votes if Labour Party’s Peter Obi is on the ballot, Bwala argued that the region had a large voting population, while claiming Obi’s influence had waned.

A non governmental organization, The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation, HERF, has facilitated the training of no fewer than 100 members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in First Responder Stabilization Techniques.

The City Sanitation Taskforce of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a criminal hideout in Apo Resettlement, Abuja, in continuation of its ongoing onslaught on criminal hideouts across the capital city. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director of Development Control, who heads the operation told journalists during the exercise on Thursday, that the location had […]

•Normalcy has been restored, says Spokesman By Godwin Oritse A cyber attack on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) platform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has caused significant disruptions to cargo clearance operations at ports across the country. Licensed Customs agents are already counting their losses to demurrage charges on their consignments as a result of […]

The pan-African sociocultural group, called ‘African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment (ASHE) Foundation, has thrown its weight behind the proposed bill granting two revered monarchs..

Another headline features the federal government declaring a seven-year moratorium on new varsities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

•Constitutes recapitalisation committee By Rosemary Iwunze Following the signing into law of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has been mandated to cancel registration of any insurance or reinsurance firm that fails to recapitalise within one year. The NIIRA 2025 stipulates that life insurance firms must have capital base of […]

The party described Soludo’s meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as “the last kick of a dying horse” and a desperate bid to shore up his declining political influence.

By Cynthia Alo The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) will focus on artificial intelligence, digital currencies, and new  operational frameworks at its 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, scheduled for September 9th to 10th in Abuja. President CIBN, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju who disclosed this at a press briefing in Lagos said the flagship event, […]