COAS urges regional leaders to mobilise youths for military service as 2,989 recruits complete training The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed concern over the persistently low enlistment of youths from Nigeria's South-East geopolitical zone into the Nigerian Army, urging traditional rulers, parents and community leaders to encourage more …
The Federal Government has directed regulatory agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to adopt a unified approach on policies affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues, as it moves to eliminate regulatory overlap and strengthen investor confidence. The directive was issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a notorious six-member "one chance" kidnapping syndicate, recovered N8.25 million ransom paid by a victim's family, and apprehended an alleged arms supplier linked to kidnappers and bandits as part of intensified operations against violent crime across Abuja. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed this on …
The Federal Government has reduced import tariffs on vehicles, cutting duties on used vehicles from 15 percent to five percent and on brand-new vehicles from 20 percent to 10 percent, in a move to ease costs for Nigerians while reshaping the country's fiscal policy. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed …
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has disclosed that it protected more than N90.60 billion and $1.348 million in economic value for Nigerian shippers and the national economy through regulatory oversight, dispute resolution and reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business at the nation's ports. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the …
Fresh concerns have emerged over the transparency and accountability of Nigeria's public finance management following revelations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that public expenditure equivalent to two per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was omitted from recent national budgets. The disclosure has reignited debate over fiscal discipline, with Director of the …
Official statement dismisses claims that only Europe-based stars have a realistic chance The organisers of the Ballon d'Or have reaffirmed that footballers can win the prestigious individual award regardless of the league or country in which they play, dismissing the long-held belief that only players based in Europe stand a realistic chance. The clarification …
Nigeria to face Australia next as preparations continue for WAFU B U-17 Championship Nigeria's Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the four-nation invitational tournament in China with a narrow 3-2 defeat to Tanzania on Sunday. The Nigerian side endured a difficult first half as Tanzania raced into a two-goal lead through strikes from Issa …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have strengthened their strategic partnership to accelerate intra-African trade, with both institutions committing to expand trade facilitation initiatives, modernise customs administration and fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The renewed commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), giving Nigeria and 53 other member associations the opportunity to compete for the right to host the continent's premier football competition. The announcement signals the start of what is …
