FG prosecuting 500 suspected terrorists in Phase 9 of mass trial
The Federal Government has moved forward with the prosecution of 500 suspected terrorists as part of an intensified effort to tackle insecurity. Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation…
World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation
Business activity remains in expansion territory with the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict so far lifting prices but leaving output largely intact, World Bank Nigeria lead economist Fiseha Haile said during a presentation…
National Single Window: FG Reviews Progress in Lagos, Moves to Waive Demurrage Over System Migration Delays
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Tuesday conducted an assessment visit to the National Single Window (NSW) office in…
Beyond Certificates: TETFund and UNDP Activate Innovation Pods Across Nigerian Universities
The Vice-President, Mr. Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday inaugurated the University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) aimed at driving innovation and transforming Nigeria’s research potential into economic output. UNIPOD, is an initiative…
FG Unveils 2025 Health Survey, Targets 2% of Consolidated Revenue as 2025 National Survey Identifies Gaps
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey(NHFS), highlighting significant progress in service delivery while identifying key gaps requiring urgent attention. Dr. Iziak Salako, Minister of…
NPA facilitates 500,000 tonnes petroleum export from Dangote refinery
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it facilitated export of over 500,000 tonnes of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to African countries in March. NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho,…
NSCDC arrests 20 foreign nationals in Kano over illegal entry
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state….
PTDF Begins Screening 5,885 Candidates for Overseas Scholarship Scheme
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,885 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award. Bello Mustapha, Deputy General…
Banks, telecoms, consumer goods stocks to drive market in Q2
Some stock market investors have expressed optimism that banks, telecommunications, oil and gas, industrial and consumer goods stocks will drive the market in this second quarter (Q2). They disclosed this…
Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced some suspected terrorists standing trial for terrorism-related offences to various jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and…