President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security
By Anthony Obode In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This new federal office represents a pragmatic and forward-looking response to the country’s evolving threats. Homeland Security, as a concept, refers to […]
Lagos govt sanctions 15 money lenders over operational infractions
The Lagos State Government has withdrawn operational licenses of at least 15 money lending firms for contravening the approved guidelines for their operations in the state.
World Hypertension Day: Nigerians living with deadly BP – May&Baker warns
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of May & Baker Nigeria Plc, Pharm. Patrick Ajah, on Friday raised alarm over the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria, warning that millions of Nigerians are living with dangerously high blood pressure without knowing it.
Updated list of African countries Nigerians can visit without a visa
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to more African countries without obtaining a visa in advance, with Rwanda included in the updated list of countries offering visa-free access.
Tinubu vows more reforms, says tough decisions already stabilising economy
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will deepen ongoing economic reforms if re-elected, stressing that the tough decisions already taken were beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery sues FG over fuel import licences
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government to court over fresh fuel import licences issued to oil marketing companies in the country.
Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day Visa-free entry in reciprocal deal
Nigerian nationals travelling to Rwanda will no longer require a visa, as Nigeria has activated a reciprocal 30-day visa exemption arrangement for Rwandan citizens following a presidential announcement made at a continental business summit.
Food security: Lagos targets N16.14trn economy potential through mega Infrastructure
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government said it has intensified efforts to transform agriculture into a multi-trillion-naira economic sector, unveiling major infrastructure and market reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s N16.14 trillion food economy potentials. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this yesterday, during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing to […]
EFCC denies assault, arrest during UUTH incident
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that its operatives assaulted or arrested staff members during a recent incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), insisting that the visit was purely administrative.
Police arrest 10 suspected bandits, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed bandits and recovered eight firearms, including fabricated AK-47 rifles and pistols, in separate operations across the state.
NDC slashes nomination fees to boost inclusion of women, youths, PWDs
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has slashed its nomination forms to boost the inclusion of women, youths, and persons living with disabilities ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to NDC, it was taking direct aim at the culture of money-driven politics in Nigeria by introducing discounted nomination fees, just as […]
