A sweeping directive from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has sent shockwaves through Abuja’s highbrow property landscape, as top political figures, judicial icons, and corporate giants face stiff penalties for unauthorised property conversions. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) announced on Monday, September 8, 2025, that property owners who …
Nigeria and Cape Verde have officially launched the African Digital Corridor (ADC), a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation across digital technology, trade and innovation sectors. The launch, which took place in Abuja, is being led by SheCode Africa (SheCode.ai), and marks a major step in building inclusive digital economies and driving youth-centred innovation across …
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has raised the alarm over the recurring violence and mass displacement in Benue State, lamenting the growing impact on women and children in affected communities. In a press statement signed by the Zonal Secretary, Juliana Ose Ofoku, and made available to journalists in Lokoja, NAWOJ called …
Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged media professionals across Nigeria to intensify efforts to expose corruption, fraud, and misuse of public office. In his keynote delivered in Warri during the 12th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), with the theme …
Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA (OPFY) rescued five kidnapped victims on September 7, 2025, in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed the operation on X (formerly Twitter). Terrorists had attacked Gidan Kwairo village, but soldiers from the 17 Brigade, alongside vigilantes and Keystone operatives, responded quickly. According to Makama, terrorists invaded …
The global Islamic fintech sector is on a swift upward trajectory. According to the 2022 Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report, the market witnessed transaction volumes of around $79 billion in 2021, with projections to reach $179 billion by 2026—an annual growth of approximately 18%. While key Islamic fintech hubs currently include Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a defining moment in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they travel to South Africa to face Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes Group C qualifier on Tuesday. This clash, which comes just days after Nigeria’s narrow 1–0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, is more …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to assume full responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja, warning that the national treasure must not be relegated to a personal, celebratory initiative. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, the party …
In a stunning 24-hour burst of innovation, global tech giants and emerging AI startups have unveiled a wave of powerful new AI tools poised to reshape industries from retail and healthcare to robotics and home design. Below is a breakdown of the most groundbreaking AI launches that hit the scene just within the last 24 …
13 Days After Dismissal, Tinubu Reinstates Dembos as NTA DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reinstated Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just 13 days after he was replaced in a sweeping management overhaul at the state-owned broadcaster. The decision, announced in a statement issued on Tuesday …
