Lagos approves 13% BRT fare rise
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across Bus Reform Initiative schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. The Head of Corporate…
Political campaigns: Enugu Govt. Fixes N150m for advert permit
The Enugu State Government has fixed N150 million for mandatory advertising permit for political parties and candidates participating in the 2026 and 2027 local, state, and federal elections. The General…
West African Development Bank BOAD explains bond investment strategy amid rising regional debt issuance
The West African Development Bank BOAD sent a note to investors on Monday, explaining its cash management strategy, which involves investing in public bonds issued by member countries, and clarifying…
DG Budget Office explains Executive Order 9, says it’s constitutional fidelity, not executive overreach
Commentary suggesting that Executive Order 9 (EO9) amounts to the President “making law” misstates both the Constitution and the fiscal question at issue. EO9 does not create law; it enforces…
Alleged N6bn money laundering: Mompha challenges court ruling
Social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, on Monday challenged the ruling of an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. Mompha is…
NCS hands over drugs worth N99.9m to NDLEA in Sokoto
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs worth N99.9 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto. The Customs Area Comptroller,…
ICPC tracks N54.7m NPHCDA borehole projects in Ondo
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says it has tracked the execution of three borehole projects in Ondo awarded by the National Primary Health Care Development…
New Electoral Act: Tempering ebullience with reason, by Tunde Rahman
A few days ago, the National Assembly completed the review of the 2022 Electoral Act, harmonising differences in the amendments passed by the two chambers. In a move highlighting…
Nigeria seeks swift action on rights of older people
Nigeria has called for swift action towards an internationally binding Instrument on the rights of older persons. The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu…
Lead exposure: Ogun govt. commences independent health audit of Ogijo residents
The Ogun government has commenced an independent and comprehensive health audit of residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area, following concerns over possible lead exposure in the community. This…