•Says RCCG Economic Summit targets clarity on reforms, investments By Babajide Komolafe Economic reforms currently being implemented by the Federal Government, though painful in the short term, are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term investment opportunities, Pastor Ben Akabueze, former Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, has said. Akabueze made the assertion […]

By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a six-week public consultation on the potential introduction of Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity in Nigeria, highlighting a possible shift in how mobile services are delivered beyond traditional terrestrial networks. The move comes as rapid advances in satellite and non-terrestrial network technologies make it possible for mobile […]

By Godwin Oritse The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), owners of articulated trucks on Nigerian roads, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over what it described as the failure of the Lagos State government to protect truckers and other road users from widespread extortion, harassment and intimidation by organized street urchins. In a petition […]

By Udeme Akpan & Sebastine Obasi The Federal Government is set to revoke the licenses of some oil blocks in the country over delays in development of the oil blocks by the license holders. Confirming this yesterday at the Licensing Round Pre-bid Conference in Lagos, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, added that there will be […]

THE United States chapter of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO USA, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider declaring a six-month state of emergency in parts of northern Nigeria to address worsening insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

US State Department plans to pause visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, who are likely to depend on welfare and public benefits.

Bulus described Eyesan as a seasoned industry professional with more than three decades of experience.

​The Nigerian Naira started the day with slight fluctuations against the United States Dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the informal parallel market.

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says the total inmate population rose from 69,946 in 2017 to 81,710 in Q2 2025.

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has approved the elevation of Justice Joseph Oyewole to the Supreme Court, even as it okayed the appointment of 35 other candidates into various judicial offices across the country.