NILDS, MTN Push for Stronger Industry Role in Digital Lawmaking
By Zainab Bakare The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has called on telecommunication companies to take a more active role in shaping Nigeria’s digital policies and laws, warning that legislation developed without adequate stakeholder input often requires repeated amendments. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, made the call at a two-day […]
Anambra Launches Plea Bargain Initiative
By Chinedu Echianu The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain initiative for defendants facing criminal trials in the state, as part of efforts to decongest correctional centres and accelerate the administration of justice. However, the initiative excludes defendants charged with murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and rape. The development was announced in a statement […]
Ondo Speaker Faces Impeachment Over Misconduct
By Chinedu Echianu The crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly has deepened, with 21 of the 26 lawmakers signing an impeachment notice against the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, over alleged financial misconduct. Reports say the lawmakers have given the Speaker until Sunday to resign or face removal from office at the next plenary sitting. […]
NGF Launches Health Security Scorecard for States
By Zainab Bakare The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), in partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the World Bank and Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, has launched a Health Security Scorecard to strengthen states’ preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. The scorecard was unveiled at a validation […]
Senate Summons NFF, NSC Over Sports Funds
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Sports has frowned at the recurring failure of sports agencies to appear before it, despite what lawmakers described as years of poor performance in the sector. Chairman of the committee, Senator Abdul Ningi, expressed disappointment over the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports […]
US, Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Deal
By Zainab Bakare The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement to develop the Gulf kingdom’s civilian nuclear energy programme, opening the door to long-term cooperation in the sector. The deal, described as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, will allow American companies to play a major role in Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy […]
Wildfires Force 12,000 Evacuations in Southwest France
By Zainab Bakare More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from southwest France as fast-moving wildfires continue to spread across the Gironde region, destroying over 2,000 hectares of land. French authorities said about 10,000 tourists were among those evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze. The region remains on the highest wildfire alert, with several roads […]
Senate pushes bill to tighten controls on foreign aid
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a legal framework for the transparent management, accountability and disclosure of foreign assistance, humanitarian support, grants and concessional financing received by Nigeria. The proposed legislation is aimed at strengthening oversight of donor-funded projects, integrating foreign aid into the national […]
Akpabio Promises End to Nigeria’s Insecurity Soon
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu led administration will do its best to ensure that the problems of insecurity currently confronting the country became a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday, while receiving in courtesy, members of the Ladies Golf […]
Nigeria Secures Double Volleyball Qualification for 2026 CAVB
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national volleyball teams have officially secured their places at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championships, marking the country’s first major step on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The confirmation came after the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) released the final list of qualified nations […]