The trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on cybercrime charges was on Monday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, following an objection raised by her legal team. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar, had …
As the Nigerian government prepares to implement new tax laws on January 1, 2026, there are mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety among businesses, economic experts, and citizens regarding the impact. The six-month deadline set from June 2025, when the laws were signed by President Tinubu, was intended to allow for robust stakeholder engagement and …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Dr Olayemi Cardoso, to balance price stability with growth, raising concerns over the cash reserve ratio (CRR) and monetary policy rate (MPR) environment. CPPE made the call in a statement on Sunday, September 21, by its …
With the persisting food crisis in Nigeria and lingering effects on households, the Centre for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa), has called on governments at all levels to prioritise inclusion of women in planning and decision-making processes regarding food security. The centre observed that current realities show that women, as managers of households, mostly bear …
Nigeria has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, following high-level engagements at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference in Riyadh. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the global fintech and finance forum, said the Tinubu administration is determined to reposition the economy and attract …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded major victories in its war against kidnappers, armed robbers, and drug dealers. At a press briefing on Friday, September 19, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, told newsmen that the successes were made possible through teamwork with other security agencies and …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is mourning the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer (CN) Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Friday that the development was formally conveyed to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), …
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike and directed members to resume work on Monday. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by …
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced a new code of conduct for governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for 2026. The resolutions were reached on Thursday during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo. The session was presided …
The federal government has unveiled a Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja. The project is part of efforts to modernise the passport system, reduce delays, and deliver passports within one week. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described it as a “game-changer” …
