Florida governor signs bill to rename airport after Trump
Changing the name of the airport still requires a sign-off from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as the completion of rights agreements.
UK to raise visa fees up to £222 from April
United Kingdom will increase visa fees for people seeking to visit, study, work or live in the country.
The UK home office said the visa charges would rise by up to £222 and take effect from April 8.
Why we are targeting 7% annual GDP growth — Edun
*Says Nigeria needs $14bn annually to bridge infrastructure gap *As IsDB invests over $2.4bn By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adesina Wahab THE Minister of Finance, who is also the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Olawale Edun, has said the nation is targeting an annual 7 percent growth in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, […]
Middle East war dims global economic outlook, says IMF
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over the global economy, threatening recovery and triggering widespread disruptions. In a blog post by top officials, the IMF said the conflict, beyond its human toll, is “upending lives and livelihoods” […]
New satellite plan nears execution stage ahead of 2028, 2029 takeoff —FG
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA-The Federal Government has moved Nigeria’s next-generation satellite programme into the execution phase, with NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B scheduled for launch in 2028 and 2029 to boost connectivity, security and digital economy growth. Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT Limited, Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this at the opening of the 2026 Satellite Week in Abuja. […]
DHL, SON, NAQS, NESREA launch cargo manifest, licenses & permits transmission on NSW
•Signals revolution in Nigeria’s trade value chain By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor A major shift in Nigeria’s trade modernization journey may have started as global logistics giant DHL, alongside the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency NESREA), successfully commenced the electronic submission and […]
ELECTRICITY: Liquidity crisis worsens as FG pays 4% of N1.9trn subsidies
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government’s inability to meet its financial obligations to power generation companies has deepened the crisis in the already struggling electricity sector, with fresh data showing it paid only N76.95 billion (about four percent) of the N1.928 trillion subsidy required in 2025. Although the government budgeted N958 billion for electricity subsidies […]
Truecaller crosses 500 million users
Truecaller, the leading global platform for safe and trusted communication has surpassed 500 million users worldwide, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to build trust in communication.
Give us seats in govt, Disability community tells FG, states
Persons with disabilities, PWDs, have called on federal and state governments to reserve legislative seats for them, stressing that inclusive governance is key to addressing their daily challenges.
Frontline resilience: Troops repel attacks, secure key areas
For the Nigerian Army, March 2026 was a test of courage and resilience. One moment, troops celebrated Eid-el-Fitr with residents of Ngoshe, Borno State, after securing a Forward Operating Base. The next, they retrieved fallen comrades from Goniri, Yobe State, and Malam Fatori, Borno State, standing firm against relentless attacks.
NDC vows to resist one-party system
National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas, has said the party would resist any attempt to steer the country toward a one-party system, stating that the NDC was poised to change the dynamics of Nigerian politics.
NDLEA, US-DEA deepen anti-drug alliance, target narco-terrorism financing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking and disrupt its link to terrorism financing.
Empowering IDP Women: RACE’s TAHAV initiative gains more support in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE) has marked a significant milestone in empowering internally displaced women in Benue State, with the launch of sustainable structures under the Promoting Women’s Economic Resilience (POWER) project. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the project’s dissemination and sustainability, the Executive Director, […]
ALSTDI urges Tinubu to withhold assent on Digital Forensics Bill
The African Leadership Strategy and Transparency for Development Initiative (ALSDI), a civil society organisation committed to accountability, transparency, and good governance, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withhold assent to the statute barred Digital Forensics Bill.
‘Culture central to marketing strategy’, stakeholders declare at ADVAN Awards 2026
By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders in Nigeria’s marketing and creative industry have identified culture as a critical driver of modern brand strategy, urging businesses to rethink their engagement models in response to a rapidly evolving media and consumer landscape. This formed the thrust of discussions at the ADVAN African Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026, where industry […]
New migration policy’ll curb human trafficking, smuggling — NIS
By Efe Onodjae LAGOS— THE Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, said its revalidated National Migration Policy will tackle cases of human trafficking and smuggling. Comptroller-General of the NIS, Kemi Nandap, who spoke through the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Zone A, Ikeja in Lagos, ACG Mohamed Adamu, said the 2015 policy had become inadequate in the face […]
