Lagos begins prosecution of 45 alleged tax defaulters
The Lagos State Government says it has begun prosecuting 45 individuals and companies over alleged tax defaults running into billions of naira. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr….
Police officer, 2 others killed as security forces repel attacks in Katsina
The Katsina Police Command, says suspected armed bandits have killed two civilians and a police officer during attacks along the Karadua–Musawa Road in Matazu Local Government Area. The incident occurred…
Troops Arrest Five After Fatal Unauthorised Shooting at Maiduguri Wedding, begin probe
The Headquarters Theatre Command of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has arrested five individuals following a reckless shooting incident that claimed the life of a…
NDLEA raids drug warehouse in Edo, seizes 1,378kg
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a major drug warehouse in Edo, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa and arresting a suspect. Dr. Mitchell…
Substandard products: FCCPC expands market surveillance to electricals, building materials
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the commission has expanded its market surveillance and product testing to electrical and electronics products to ensure strict regulatory compliance. The…
NDPC probes alleged data breach involving Remita, Sterling Bank, others
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has begun investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank and other institutions. Mr. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement…
British Museum and Oxford Experts Partner with Nigeria to Revive Railway Heritage
In a major move towards preserving West Africa’s industrial history, experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford have visited the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum to…
Ending “Policy Flip-Flops”: PEBEC Stops New Federal Policies, Orders MDAs to Comply with Regulatory Framework
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has issued a directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately stop the rollout of new policies and regulations. The order,…
FG sets aside N12bn to support digital economy research in universities, research institutes
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced a N12 billion fund dedicated to boosting digital economy research across Nigerian universities and research institutions. According to the…
Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 hostages
The Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Operational report made available to…