‘More tech investments will deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria’
The drive for global financial inclusion has increasingly found its strongest ally in digital innovation, a sentiment underscored by the Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of FairMoney Microfinance Bank,…
Osanipin defends Nigeria First Policy, pushes for local vehicle procurement
Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, has defended the Nigeria First Policy, insisting that ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) must prioritise vehicles assembled in…
Delta Police intercept drug haul, arrest three suspected traffickers
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another significant success in its sustained campaign against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse with the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and…
FCT police begins enforcement of tinted glass ban
nab suspected kidnappers, recover rifles The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ahmed Muhammed has announced the commencement of the enforcement of total ban on the use…
JED denies allegation of charging above approved electricity tariffs
Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that it charges electricity tariffs different from those approved for Distribution Companies in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.…
Wilmar, TGI deepen West Africa food investment with $1.2bn venture
A major agro-industrial partnership is taking shape in West Africa as Wilmar International and TGI Group move to establish a $1.2 billion joint venture aimed at strengthening the region’s food…
Insecurity: Private security operators seek stronger collaboration with government
Private security stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and private sector operators as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The call was made ahead…
Ondo activates emergency security response amid 9-year-old’s abduction
The Ondo State Government has disclosed that a coordinated joint security operation has been launched in the state following the abduction of a nine-year-old boy during an attack on the…
AI technology cannot replace human intelligence – Prof Okpe
Professor of Ethics and Values, Rev. Fr. Professor Nicholas Ojoajogwu Okpe of Prince Anubakar Audu University Anyingba (PAUU) has declared that no matter how effective the Artificial intelligence technology, it…
Obi sparks debate in Europe over Africa’s leadership crisis
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has reignited conversations about Africa’s development challenges after telling members of the European Parliament that…
UniAbuja unveils Nigeria’s first AI tool for thesis writing
At a time when universities around the world are grappling with the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence, the University of Abuja has unveiled what is believed to be Nigeria’s…
Oriire: CAN ex-Chairman urges FG to seek global support for abductees’ release
A former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Apostle (Col.) Joshua Akinyemiju (Rtd.), on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to widen its security strategy…
Wike mocks Kabiru Turaki-led group on nomination of Jonathan
**Says Appeal Court Ruling Leaves PDP Convention, NWC Intact; ***Accuses Opponents of Giving False Interpretation of Judgment to Supporters Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday…
Emerging Startups to Get Millions in Prizes
A few weeks after transforming Lagos into a playground of creativity and culture, The Gathering on 100 is heading to its next destination — and this time, all roads lead…
Peter Obi defends Adeboye, urges youths to take action
Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress flag bearer , has issued a note of warning to Nigerian youths against ethnic and religious divisions, encouraging them not to be used to…
FG again vows safe return of kidnapped pupils, teachers
We have all It takes to crush terrorists, says security chiefs THE Federal Government has assured Nigerians that ongoing security operations will lead to the safe rescue of schoolchildren and…
Minority Leader: Agbese denies backing Ugochinyere
Says signature forged The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Thursday following a heated dispute over the nomination process for the position of Minority Leader. Philip…
APC faces fresh rift in Adamawa
A group of businesswomen in Adamawa state campaigning for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has appealed to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to intervene…
First Lady Inaugurates Tinubu Torch Bearers
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), the women-led grassroots mobilisation platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. At the Inauguration, the First Lady…
Oyo Police Investigates Attack On Immigration Office In Ogbomoso
The Oyo State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the attack on the facility of the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Office in Ogbomoso, following an invasion by armed…
Delta teachers demand immediate release of abducted colleagues, students
The Delta State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday joined teachers across the country in a peaceful solidarity rally, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of…
APC Youths reject alleged plot against Alli-Balogun’s candidacy
A coalition of youths and progressive leaders in Bariga, Somolu Constituency II, has condemned alleged attempts by some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to frustrate the candidature of…
FG urges collaborative initiatives among African navies for maritime security
The Federal Government yesterday called for resilient partnerships among African navies to enhance collective capabilities and ensure the security of African continent. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello…
ILO, Ekiti partner for maintenance of 200 kilometres rural roads
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has said it is partnering with the Ekiti State Government for the maintenance of the 200 kilometres rural roads across the state, to preserve critical…
Court delays ruling on Sirika’s N2.8 billion fraud trial
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday deferred its ruling on an application seeking to discontinue the alleged N2.8 billion fraud trial involving former Aviation…
Global payment data security welcomes new African voice
LENDING its weight to global payment data security, Smartcomply, the African cybersecurity and compliance technology company helping financial institutions automate regulatory compliance, fraud monitoring, and risk management, had announced that…
Archbishop decries rising insecurity, poverty, calls for good governance
The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara and Bishop of the Diocese of New Bussa, Most Rev. Israel Afolabi Amoo, has expressed concern over the worsening insecurity, poverty and…
CAN decries escalating insecurity, kidnapping
…Urges govt to declare state of emergency on security The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has decried the escalating problem of kidnapping and attacks on churches, schools and vulnerable communities…
INEC probes unauthorised access to voter database
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC says it has launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database and the disclosure of information relating…
Primaries Upset: Akpabio moves to calm aggrieved senators
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday hinted at efforts to secure favourable outcomes for serving senators in ongoing party nomination processes, saying lawmakers had been “promised very few disappointments” and…