Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market valuation of over ₦1.6 trillion is clear evidence of an enabling regulatory environment. Agama said this at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025 in Lagos, which was held on November 4 and 5. He …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has again granted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until November 7 to open his defence in the terrorism case filed against him by the Federal Government or forfeit his right to do so. Justice James Omotosho gave the directive on Wednesday while …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belem, Brazil, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 6. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in collaboration with international partners, will be held in the Amazonian capital …
The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by social media personality Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, in his ongoing ₦5.9 billion money laundering trial. Justice Mojisola Dada ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had successfully established a prima facie case against Mompha and …
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government elections held across the state. In a statement released to journalists and signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Barrister Mohammed Liman, the commission confirmed that all Returning Officers had completed the …
In an emotion-laden tone, the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, confronted Nigerian immigration officials who allegedly seized her international passport on Tuesday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while she was travelling abroad. Speaking during a Facebook Live broadcast, the visibly agitated lawmaker said her international passport was seized based on what …
Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has expressed concerns that United States President Donald Trump's threat of military action over alleged Christian genocide could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria's economy and investors' confidence. The renowned economist shared his thoughts on the matter in a statement …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for all public universities across Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The extension, announced on Sunday via a statement on JAMB’s official X handle, follows appeals from university administrators and recent accreditation exercises affecting the ongoing admission process in several …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to focus on results rather than excuses, saying Nigerians are eager to celebrate peace after years of insecurity. Speaking during their decoration ceremony at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President urged them to confront emerging security threats in the North-Central, North-West, and …
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements and popularity across the state. Adeleke spoke with journalists in Abuja shortly after appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee. “I’m so confident I’m going to win,” …
