As global conversations on gender inclusion gain momentum, and the world continues to celebrate the contributions of women across various sectors, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday staged a surprise ceremony at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to honour its female officers for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices in service to the nation. The …
Nigeria attracted $23.21 billion in foreign capital in 2025, marking an 88.5 per cent increase from $12.31 billion recorded in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Capital Importation Report for 2025. The data reflects renewed investor interest in the economy. Capital inflows started the year at $5.64 billion in the …
On the surface, Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis appears to be holding steady. With a 94 percent treatment success rate and expanded diagnostic capacity, health authorities say progress is being made. But beneath that progress lies a largely invisible threat, thousands of undiagnosed infections quietly spreading across communities. In 2025 alone, Nigeria recorded 440,000 tuberculosis cases, …
The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have begun full preparations in Antalya, Turkey, with 21 players now in camp ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Iran national football team and Jordan national football team. According to reports, the squad continues to grow as more players arrive to join the early arrivals who opened …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ranked the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) as the best-performing agency in integrity, compliance, and ethics in Nigeria’s power sector. The ranking appears in the Commission’s 2025 MDAs scorecard. It highlights the agency’s strong governance systems and compliance culture. ICPC said the ranking reflects REA’s …
Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has assumed duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, effective March 24, 2026. He takes over from CP Miller G. Dantawaye, who has been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police and redeployed by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji …
The Federal Government has defended the dismissal of some senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). It said the action reflects its zero tolerance for corruption and abuse of office. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, explained that investigations found the officers guilty of misconduct. According to him, they breached ethical standards expected of public …
Ghana has called for global backing at the United Nations for a draft resolution to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The move aims to deepen global discussions on reparations and historical accountability. Speaking ahead of the proposal, Ghana’s Permanent Representative, Samuel Yao Kumah, urged member states to support the …
The Federal Government (FG) has defended its £746 million ports upgrade deal with the United Kingdom, saying the agreement will deliver strong economic gains for Nigeria. The deal, worth about $997 million, is to upgrade Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port. These ports handle about 70 per cent of Nigeria’s trade. The Federal Ministry …
Nigeria’s Net Domestic Credit (NDC) declined by 6.9 per cent year-on-year to N109.4 trillion in January 2026, down from N102.4 trillion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the latest money and credit report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. NDC, which measures total bank lending to both the public and private …
