The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced routine maintenance on its Passport Digital Platform to improve system performance and user experience. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr. Akinsola Akinlabi, said the exercise would run from 12:00 a.m. on December 12 to 6:00 a.m. on December 14. During this …
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and productivity, in Kuje prison pending the hearing of his bail application. Ngige was arraigned on Friday before Justice Maryam Hassan on an eight-count charge bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud and receiving gratification. In the …
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has raised alarm over the staggering economic and human cost of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. At the National Dialogue on Ending Gender-Based Violence held in Abuja and convened by the Ministry of women Affairs in collaboration with the World Bank Group Nigeria, Imaan warns …
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade surged to N38.9 trillion in Q3 2025, according to fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This figure marks a significant milestone in the country’s post-pandemic economic recalibration and underscores the resilience of Africa’s largest economy amid ongoing structural reforms. The latest trade value represents an 8.71% increase from the …
PZ Cussons has announced that it is retaining its Africa business and setting out ambitious growth plans for it as part of a wider Group strategy balanced between developed and emerging markets. Recall that in April 2024, PZ Cussons had announced plans to conduct a strategic review of its Africa operations. As part of the …
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has died after collapsing in his office on Thursday evening. According to multiple accounts, Mr Ewhrudjakpo suddenly slumped while attending to official duties and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa. Medical personnel at the facility confirmed his death shortly after he was brought in. …
The Senate on Thursday received the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from President Bola Tinubu, setting in motion the legislative review of the 3-year fiscal framework. The President's letter was read during plenary by the Senate deputy president, Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), who urged lawmakers to expedite consideration of the …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige, in court following his arrest in Abuja. Ngige was taken into custody on Tuesday during what family sources described as a “commando-style raid” on his Asokoro residence. They said about …
The Financial Services Innovators (FSI) on Tuesday celebrated its six-year milestone of building Africa’s innovation ecosystem. The organisation has, over the years, deepened its impact on inspiring technology talent within tertiary institutions and supporting startups through incubation, acceleration, and capacity-building programmes. Founded in 2019, FSI has committed to bridging the gap between innovation, practical skills, …
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned former Minister of Aviation Senator Stella Oduah before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on N5 billion corruption allegations. Oduah was arraigned on Wednesday alongside Gloria Odita on a five-count charge bordering on alleged fraud, obtaining by false pretence, and criminal breach of trust. The Attorney General of …
