The moves by the Federal Government to smoothen its trade facilitation operations got a boost as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have stepped up collaboration on the National Single Window (NSW) project.   The NSE is a landmark trade facilitation initiative expected to transform Nigeria’s import and export processes, improve […]

While many have tried to identify which areas Nigeria must urgently improve to drive the country forwards, few have managed to develop tangible solutions. There can be no doubt that education is one area which requires urgent attention. The scale of Nigeria’s education crisis is stark. Close to 20 million children are out of school, […]

•Pledges availability of clean naira notes By Doreen Ifiemor The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday at its maiden  financial services fair, counselled members of the banking public on proper use of alternative payment channels, naira notes, consumer rights and obligations as well as practical tips on fraud prevention.  Addressing participants at the fair which held […]

By John Alechenu Abuja — The National  Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to develop greenfield sugar projects that will collectively produce 400,000 tonnes locally on an annual basis. This, the NSDC said,  is the latest phase in an ambitious campaign to slash the country’s hefty sugar import bill and achieve […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has Tuesday suffered yet another devastating blow as its Financial Secretary, Nasiru Yahaya Isa (popularly known as Wamban Isa), has tendered his resignation from both his position and membership of the party. His exit underscores the intensifying internal crisis, bitter factionalism, and […]

•••Dangote Refinery reduces gantry price of petrol to N820 per litre By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil output, excluding condensate, rose by 11 per cent, year-on-year, YoY  to 1.559 million barrels per day, bpd in July, representing the highest monthly production level in 2025. Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC disclosed this yesterday in its August […]

“In Ms Bob’s case, the authorities acted with lightning speed, but the same urgency is absent when dealing with the influential and politically connected.”

The MSM Group Limited has filed formal petitions with key security and anti-corruption agencies, accusing an unnamed group of orchestrating a campaign of malicious defamation against the company.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has granted former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, administrative bail after questioning him over alleged financial misconduct.

Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of fraudulently withdrawing about N189 billion during his tenure as governor.

Adejobi stressed that the police will maintain their commitment to protecting safety in the aviation sector.

The ex parte order followed an affidavit of urgency filed by the claimants, Otunba Daniel and wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,555 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,560 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,536.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure—An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure, has sentenced a middle-aged man, Sunday Omoniyi, to death by hanging for stabbing to death his co- tenant, Michael Oyebanji, during a fight. Omoniyi was arraigned on a one-count charge of murder contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal […]

Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC under the aegis of Abia’s Best Interest Association, have challenged the Abia State government to account for a reported N54 billion allocated for public schools renovations.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, yesterday led a protest to the headquarters of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest followed allegations of political victimisation and […]