Digital safety: FCT NUJ, NDPC sign pact to combat cyber threats
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of strategic move to shield journalists against…
FG to review Shea Butter ban
The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns over its impact on local producers, exporters and foreign exchange earnings. Dr Jumoke…
Alleged fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of N70m Abuja property to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order for final forfeiture of an Abuja property worth N70 million to the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho gave the order…
Nigeria produces 67% of global yam production – FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria accounts for 67 per cent of global yam production, producing 67.2 million metric tonnes annually. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food…
CAC’s intervention ends two-decade KPMG dispute
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has resolved a dispute spanning over 20 years between KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Nigeria. The CAC said this in a statement signed by its…
FAAN, MTN unveil free WiFi at Lagos, Abuja airports
In a major move to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has officially launched free, high-speed WiFi services for passengers….
Police nab 2 for alleged multiple murders, declare sponsor wanted
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended two suspects in connection with alleged multiple murders in the state, and declared a businessman wanted as investigations intensify. The Commissioner of…
28 ships laden with petroleum products, other commodities to arrive in Lagos ports
No fewer than 28 ships laden with petroleum products, commodities and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos from Feb. 19…
Africa CDC updates on Lassa Fever vaccine development amid outbreaks in W/Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a vaccine for Lassa fever. The disease, an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic in…
FG opens sexual assault referral centre in Abia
The Federal Government has inaugurated an additional Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Abia to strengthen Nigeria’s protection framework for women and girls. This was disclosed in a statement signed…