Expert advocates smart environmental regulation framework to strengthen NOSDRA
Environmental Scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud, has called for the adoption of a Smart Environmental Regulation Framework (SERF) to reposition the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) as a modern, intelligence-led environmental regulator capable of preventing pollution and improving environmental governance.
Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country’s international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned. In its July 2026 Policy Bulletin released yesterday, SEREC said the persistent use of Nigerian seaports as transit routes […]
Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China
Team Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category.
Alleged N500m land fraud: Court orders EFCC to produce Abuja estate developer
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and produce a real estate developer, Mrs. Godwin-Isaac Rebecca Omokamo, following her alleged complicity in a N500 million Abuja land fraud. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the order after the defendant, who is also answering […]
FCMB introduces ‘book now, fly later’, offering up to N10m for air travel
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and 247 Travels have launched ‘Book Now, Fly Later’, a financing programme that allows eligible customers to borrow up to ¦ 10 million for international flight tickets and repay over three to nine months. The programme is designed to help Nigerians spread travel costs for business, education, healthcare, tourism, and family […]
Tantalizers’ shareholders laud return to profitability
By Peter Egwuatu The shareholders of Tantalizers Plc have commended its Board of Directors and Management for the company’s return to profitability. The board also assured the shareholders that the company’s emerging growth trajectory was founded on strong operational foundations that would ensure sustainable long-term profitability and returns to investors. At the company’s Annual General Meeting, […]
