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Reps Speaker Declares 10th House Most Productive Since 1999

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has declared the 10th House the most productive since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. He made the comment while setting a bold reform agenda as lawmakers resumed plenary after their 2025 annual recess. Addressing members on Tuesday, Abbas said the 10th Assembly had achieved historic legislative productivity, with 2,263 bills considered, 237 passed, and 50 signed into law since June 2023. The legislations, he said, span critical […]

October 7, 2025

Business

Reps Move to Stop Implementation of FCCPC Digital Lending Regulations

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) Digital, Electronic, Online, and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025. This follows widespread concerns from key industry stakeholders and was as result of a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday by Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi from Delta State, drawing the attention of the House to what he described as overlapping jurisdictions, procedural gaps, and investor concerns arising from […]

October 7, 2025

General

May Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over as Acting INEC Chair

By Aremu Toyeebaht National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has assumed the role of Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the handover by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who is proceeding on terminal leave. The transition took place on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, ensuring a seamless change in leadership amid preparations for multiple upcoming elections. “Having had the honour of serving the Commission for the past 10 years, with only […]

October 7, 2025

Business

World Day for Decent Work: NLC Warns Against “Sacred Cows” in Labour Relations

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government and private employers, declaring that no company or individual should be placed above the law in matters of workers’ rights. In a statement to mark the World Day for Decent Work, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said Nigerian workers continue to face exploitation and abuse despite existing labour laws and international conventions designed to protect them. “The relentless assault on the pillars of […]

October 7, 2025

Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressing colleagues at the Senate plenary after the annual recess, pledging accountability and legislative action.

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Senate Will Keep Open doors, Push Accountability, Be Responsive – Akpabio

By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has restated that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio made this known on Tuesday in his address to welcome his colleagues back to Plenary after about 10 weeks of annual recess. In the written speech titled: "Steady Hands For a Great Nation," Akpabio said: "To the citizens of Nigeria, we say this: we hear you. We know your expectations. You ask not for excuses […]

October 7, 2025

Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State with NSITF Managing Director Olúwaṣeun Faleye during a visit to the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja.

Business

Katsina Governor Backs NSITF’s ECS As Faleye Raises Alarm Over Non-Compliance

By Chinedu Echianu Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State has pledged his administration’s support for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), amid growing concerns over widespread non-compliance by state and local governments across the country. Governor Radda made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the NSITF Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, where he was received by the Fund’s management team led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Olúwaṣeun […]

October 7, 2025

Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede speaks during an Army Public Relations seminar in Abuja, addressing threats posed by fake news and deepfakes.

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Fake News, Deepfakes Undermining National Security- Chief of Army Staff

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to combat the rising threat of fake news, manipulated images, and deepfakes, which he described as serious dangers to national security and public trust. Oluyede, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Abdullahi, made the call at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations’ Combined Third and Fourth Quarters Seminar in Abuja […]

October 7, 2025

Education

UNIBEN Bans Sign-Out Parties, Warns Students, Parents

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken decisive action to curb growing cases of unruly behaviour among graduating students by banning all forms of sign-out celebrations across its campuses. In a circular signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, and released on Tuesday in Benin City, the university said the measure aims to restore discipline and preserve academic decorum during the final weeks of examinations. According to Bobola, the management’s decision followed reports of disruptive activities in […]

October 7, 2025

Business

Tinubu Seeks $2.34bn Loan to Fund 2025 Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the House of Representatives for the Federal Government to raise $2.34 billion in external capital to fund part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. In a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary, President Tinubu said the move aligns with Sections 21(1) and 27(1) of the Debt Management Office (DMO) Establishment Act, 2003, which authorizes borrowing for public financing and debt restructuring. […]

October 7, 2025