Shari’ah Council Disowns ‘Prayer Against INEC Chair’ Claim
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has dismissed reports alleging it directed Muslims to embark on prayers for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued Monday in Kaduna, the council’s Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, said the […]
Customs, Reps Deepen AI Push to Boost Revenue, Curb Leakages
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue system and tackle fiscal leakages, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the House of Representatives have ramped up collaboration through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in public financial management. The Comptroller-General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, and Chairman of the House Committee on […]
Wike Debunks Eagle Square Ban, Clarifies Kugbo Terminal Incident
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that political parties are being denied access to Eagle Square, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Speaking on Monday during a routine inspection of ongoing projects across the capital, Wike stated that no formal applications had been received […]
Sports Entrepreneurship: Odedede to Headline ABU Career Lecture
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A player in Nigeria’s sports business ecosystem, Godspower Odedede, is set to deliver a keynote address at the 3rd Career Lecture organised by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna state. Odedede, Chief Executive Officer of G-O(DE)3 Sports Consult Ltd, will speak on “Career Opportunities […]
Super Sand Eagles Draw Tough Opponents in Four-Nation Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer National Team, the Super Sand Eagles, have been handed a challenging draw ahead of an upcoming four-nation international tournament, as they continue preparations for future global competitions. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed via its official X account that Nigeria will face regional rivals Ghana alongside European heavyweights […]
West Africa’s Democracy Rests on Stronger Institutions –Senate
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin has reiterated the need for the continual strengthening of democratic institutions in the West African sub-region to withstand emerging political and security challenges. Serving as the Special Guest of Honour at this year’s forum of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), in Abuja on Thursday, […]
TUC Proposes Crude Subsidy for Dangote Refinery to Cut Fuel Prices
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce targeted subsidy on crude oil supplied to the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries as an immediate measure to reduce the soaring cost of petroleum products in Nigeria. The union said the proposal involves using at least 60 percent of […]
NILDS Team Pays Condolence Visit To Former INEC Chairman Jega
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, on Tuesday led a delegation of the Management and Personal Aides to the residence of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega, on a condolence visit. This follows the death of Hajiya […]
Nigeria Adopts Risk-Based Cargo Inspection
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is shifting to a risk-based cargo inspection system aimed at reducing delays and lowering the cost of doing business at the nation’s ports. The move, unveiled at a three-day operational workshop in Apapa on Tuesday, marks a […]
Tinubu Approves ₦3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts
By Chinedu Echianu In an apparent response to cries from Nigerians on the deteriorating state of electricity supply across the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector. Recall that electricity generation companies had raised the alarm over increasing debts owed them and […]