Nigeria's solid minerals exports rose to N354 billion in 2025, reflecting significant growth driven by ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the mining sector as a major contributor to the nation's economy. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, disclosed this while delivering the maiden Annual …
Disu says implementation requires consultations, capacity building as Nigeria reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Ditsu has said the proposed establishment of state police will bring law enforcement closer to communities, deepen intelligence gathering and strengthen collaboration between federal and state security institutions. Speaking with journalists in New York on …
44 abducted pupils and teachers regain freedom after nearly two months in captivity as coordinated operation dismantles kidnappers' logistics chain in Old Oyo National Park A month-long, intelligence-driven military operation that secured the release of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State came at a cost, with the military confirming on Saturday that …
The French government has appealed to football fans to celebrate responsibly as France prepares to face African champions Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final, amid heightened security over fears of possible unrest. French authorities said security forces would be on alert across the country during the match, scheduled to kick off at 10:00 p.m. local …
The Anambra State Government has introduced the Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), giving individuals, businesses and organisations a limited window to regularise their tax records without facing the full penalties for non-compliance. The tax amnesty programme, which runs from July 6 to September 5, 2026, is designed to encourage voluntary tax …
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigeria's security agencies to deploy digital intelligence and smart technologies to strengthen the fight against terrorism and banditry. Speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall on State Police in Abuja on Thursday, the senator said the increasing use of social media by suspected criminal …
Former lawmaker says weak institutions, funding gaps and poor planning could undermine policing reforms Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, has warned that Nigeria should not establish state police on the foundation of a weak Nigeria Police Force, insisting that the country's national policing system must first be rebuilt before …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu views governance as a serious responsibility that must deliver results, attributing the ongoing infrastructure transformation in Abuja to the President's leadership and financial reforms. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said Tinubu's administration introduced measures that …
Power system operator says over 3,000MW remains underutilised despite available generation capacity Nigeria has lost more than ₦2.376 trillion in capacity payments over the past 12 years due to persistent grid inefficiencies and the inability to fully utilise available electricity generation, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disclosed. The Managing Director and Chief …
Visitors with recent travel to listed nations or dual citizenship must now obtain US visas The United States has updated its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), making travellers who have visited certain countries or hold dual nationality with designated nations ineligible for visa-free entry into the country. Under the Visa Waiver Program, citizens of participating …
