CBN extends PoS geo-fencing deadline to July 31
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for enforcement of its Point of Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing framework to July 31, giving more room for compliance. This was disclosed in a circular issued by the CBN Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Rakiya Yusur. The CBN […]
Tanzania targets faster justice delivery, legal reforms in 2026 budget
By Favour Ulebor The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious legal sector reform agenda for the 2026/2027 financial year, aimed at improving access to justice, strengthening investor confidence, expanding legal aid services, and accelerating the digital transformation of legal institutions. Presenting the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs’ Plan and Budget Estimates to Parliament in […]
‘Resign if you can’t secure Nigerians,’ Ajadi tells Tinubu over rising insecurity
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country, urging the Federal Government to take full responsibility for protecting lives and property.
Nigeria, UAE’s non-oil trade hit $5bn in 2025 — Envoy
Abuja-The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, has said non-oil trade between Nigeria and the UAE increased to $5 billion in 2025.
Abia 2027: Hurdles before Otti’s challengers, chances and odds
As political parties begin positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, early political calculations appear to favour incumbent governor, Alex Otti.
Obi donates N10m to Imo hospital
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to support healthcare services at Ehime General Hospital, in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
TUC boils as NEC sacks state councils
The fallout from the state council elections, in which the national leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has been accused of attempting to impose preferred candidates on some state councils, has taken a new twist.
M-East war: Iran says US not trustworthy
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has said Teheran would not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there was certainty that the Iranian people’s rights were secured, Reuters reported, citing state media.
Energy reforms: Oye slams govt’s celebration despite NNPC’s N30trn debt
The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has criticised the Federal Government’s celebration of recent energy sector reforms, insisting that while official figures appear impressive, they do not reflect the economic hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians, who continue to grapple with high fuel costs, unreliable electricity, and rising production expenses.
Economic hardship: Nigerians revert to firewood as cooking gas, kerosene prices surge
A severe domestic energy crisis is forcing millions of households across Nigeria to abandon clean energy alternatives and revert to primitive cooking fuels.
Oyo school abduction: Terrorists want to talk to govt, not family — Alamu, principal’s husband
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — More than two weeks after the abduction of Mrs. Rachael Alamu, principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, her husband, Professor Wole Alamu, says the kidnappers are refusing to negotiate with the family and insist on dealing directly with the government. Professor Alamu, a […]
