Delayed payments threaten jobs and economic growth, contractors warn
Members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) have raised concerns over the impact of delayed payments for federal government projects, warning that it could hinder economic growth, fuel unemployment, and exacerbate social vices.
Champions League: Haaland apologises after Man City’s historic Bodo/Glimt defeat
The result also marked the first time an English club has been beaten by a Norwegian team in Europe since 2002.
Oil communities undermining anti-theft operations, others aiding security — JTF Commander
The Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo, has raised concerns that some oil-bearing communities are undermining security operations against crude oil theft by leaking intelligence to suspects and enabling them to evade arrest.
Troops discover terrorists’ mass grave in Borno
According to Uba, the discovery showed the growing level of casualties the terrorists are suffering from military operations.
2027: APC chieftain warns against replacing Shettima, says move could weaken Tinubu’s ticket
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has cautioned against calls to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such a move could weaken President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election prospects.
Communities show enthusiasm as APC e-registration generates friendly competition across Enugu wards
A wave of enthusiasm has greeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration programme in parts of Enugu State, with several communities recording strong participation and friendly competition aimed at boosting enrolment and grassroots engagement.
Digital governance, cybersecurity now reshaping lawmaking in Nigeria – Reps
The House of Representatives has said Nigeria’s legislative process is increasingly being shaped by emerging issues in digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety and digital rights.
Marcell Jacobs back with coach who led him to Olympic gold
Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs has announced he is returning to work with the coach who guided him to a shock Olympic 100 metres title in 2021.
Nigeria moves to Integrate Global Islamic Finance Standards into Financial Reporting Framework
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial services industry have converged in Abuja as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) intensifies efforts to integrate global Islamic finance standards into the Nigerian Financial Reporting Framework (NFRF).
2027: APC chieftain warns against replacing Shettima
According to him, discussions about replacing Shettima with a Christian vice-presidential candidate are not strategically sound in the current political climate.
Alcaraz spearheads big names into Australian Open third round
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of “bombs” before surging into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, where he was joined by Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff.
