President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, extending his stay in office until February 2027. The approval comes as Adeniyi’s first tenure extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026. The Presidency said the latest extension is intended to …
From highways and gas pipelines to student loans, digital skills and agricultural reforms, a look at how the Renewed Hope Agenda is attempting to transform governance into measurable outcomes. As Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, a fundamental question dominates conversations across homes, markets, campuses and workplaces: Are government reforms making a difference in the lives of …
The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) has mobilised more than $1 billion in funding for sustainable development projects across Africa, with organisers now projecting an additional $500 million in investment commitments at its upcoming 2026 edition. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, during a …
The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for immediate and coordinated action to confront rising insecurity in Katsina State and across Nigeria, warning that the country’s safety crisis can no longer be treated with delay or political hesitation. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Katsina during a …
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems is set to share the stage with some of the world's biggest music stars, including Stevie Wonder and John Legend, at the official opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The landmark event, scheduled for June 18, will mark the unveiling of a centre designed to preserve the legacy …
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as “bad,” expressing disappointment over the country’s second consecutive absence from football’s biggest stage. Nigeria were ruled out of the tournament after losing their World Cup playoff clash against DR Congo, ending hopes of securing a place at …
The Federal Government’s latest Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction witnessed overwhelming investor interest, attracting subscriptions worth N1.86 trillion against an initial offer of N1 trillion, signaling growing confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms and macroeconomic stability. The auction, conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on behalf of the Federal Government, was oversubscribed by approximately N860 …
The President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has warned that growing Afrophobic sentiments across Africa pose a serious threat to youth empowerment, economic integration and the continent’s long-term development goals. Mupita issued the warning ahead of the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation dialogues, amid growing social media campaigns targeting multinational companies following recent …
Nearly two weeks after the tragic Warri–Itakpe train accident that claimed five lives, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that all injured passengers have been discharged from hospital. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the victims who were receiving treatment at a …
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant gains in ongoing operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and crude oil theft across the country, rescuing 398 kidnapped victims, arresting 31 terrorists and their collaborators, and neutralising 10 terrorists within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday in …
