Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his frequent movement across political parties. Bwala recalled that Obi, who began his political career in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), once declared that his family would die if he ever abandoned the party. He, …
Blood streamed down his face. Deep gashes marked his hands. Mubarak Bello, 38, had just survived a brutal machete attack outside his home in Sabon Unguwa, Katsina State, Nigeria. “Even yesterday they attacked me. I wounded two people, and they also wounded me. I don’t know how long I can withstand this pressure,” he said …
...State targets 220,000 new pupils as out-of-school numbers soar past 787,000 Gombe State has launched an ambitious campaign to tackle its growing out-of-school population, with a targeted enrolment of 110,000 pupils ahead of the 2025/26 academic session — a number that could double under new proposals. The 2025 Enrolment Drive Campaign, spearheaded by the State …
Niteon, one of Nigeria's largest digital export marketplaces, has announced the launch of Niteon Capital, the first neobank built specifically for African manufacturers. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, the US-based startup has already built a reputation for helping verified African manufacturers, spanning agriculture, fabrics and mineral products, connect seamlessly to international …
Rivers State will, on Thursday, September 18, return to democratic rule, six months after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the state legislature under a state of emergency. The end of emergency rule comes with heightened political manoeuvring as the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
The new tax laws expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, have left many Nigerians apprehensive about certain provisions. One of the provisions is the requirement of a tax identification number (TIN), tax identity (Tax ID) and National Identification Number (NIN) before anyone can continue to operate or open a bank account in Nigeria. …
In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
Fidelity Investments, a financial services firm, recently bought 34,187 ETH, worth about $154 million at $4,500 per token, marking a significant step in the adoption of cryptocurrency in the mainstream financial system. According to an on-chain data report, "The world of digital assets is evolving, with institutional crypto adoption accelerating. Fidelity Investments, a firm managing …
Following the recent report of the consumer price index (CPI), the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, believes Nigeria’s headline inflation is headed towards a single-digit figure. Fasua, who appeared on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, September 16, expressed optimism that the continued drop in inflationary pressure would translate to …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed fresh criminal charges against activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of cybercrime and defamation over social media posts that allegedly disparaged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The five-count charge, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/481/2025, was signed by the Director of Public …
