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Sokoto court sentences three CJTF members to death for murder
A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), to death by hanging for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide over the killing of a man, Babangida Nasiru, after allegedly robbing him of N260,000. The convicts, identified as Gaji Hassan, Abdullahi Goni…
Read More »CBN engages Nigerian, Chinese businesses to strengthen financial ties
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has engaged Nigerian and Chinese business leaders on measures to improve cross border payments, strengthen banking relationships and expand investment flows between the two countries. The engagement, led by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, took place at a high level business and financial roundtable in…
Read More »FCCPC bags multiple honours for consumer protection, promote fair competition
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has received multiple industry recognitions for its consumer protection and fair competition efforts, earning nominations and awards from media organisations and industry stakeholders. The recognitions include honours from Daily Independent, NaijaTimes, the Aisha Babangida Foundation and BrandXchange. At a ceremony in Abuja…
Read More »NASENI to empower 500 Kaduna households with clean energy, commission drone facility
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), will commission a drone training facility, launch a skill development centre project and empower 500 households with clean energy solutions in Kaduna State on Monday, October 19, 2026, as part of efforts to deepen technology adoption, skills development and grassroots economic…
Read More »Senate President Akpabio comes under attack over motion declaring “no vacancy” for 11th National Assembly leadership
A Political commentator, Jake Epelle, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a motion declaring that there is “no vacancy” in the leadership of the 11th National Assembly. Epelle, who is the founder of TAF Africa described the move as an affront to democratic principles, arguing that the position of…
Read More »NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group on Online Safety, AI Accountability
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has launched an Internet Governance Working Group to strengthen stakeholder collaboration on online safety, artificial intelligence (AI) accountability, data privacy and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The working group was unveiled on Thursday, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium in Lagos, where the…
Read More »INEC deploys 57,000 new BVAS, 100,000 vehicles, 4,000 boats
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acquired 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices and secured more than 100,000 vehicles and 4,000 boats for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a World Press Conference and…
Read More »NNPC posts ₦7.2trn profit, declares ₦5.8trn dividend
…as crude production hits five-year high NNPC Limited has reported a 33 per cent increase in profit after tax to ₦7.2 trillion in 2025, from ₦5.4 trillion recorded in 2024, despite a 24 per cent decline in revenue during the period. The company also declared a ₦5.8 trillion dividend, representing…
Read More »NCC pushes sustained telecom investment as data consumption surges 47%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for sustained investment in telecommunications infrastructure as data consumption in Nigeria rose by almost 47 per cent year-on-year, intensifying pressure on existing networks. NCC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening of the maiden Nigeria…
Read More »Amnesty demands release of five men arrested over ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-Shirts
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of five men arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State, for allegedly wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The men identified as Baba Aji Gremami, Mustapha Abba Yemen, Abacha Mohammed Ali, Adam Umar Gubio and Abdulhamid Mohammed, were reportedly arrested…
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