Nigeria Sweep Morocco in U-18 African Championship Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team made a dream start to their campaign at the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Nations Volleyball Championship, defeating Morocco in straight sets to secure their first victory of the tournament in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian side delivered a composed and dominant performance to record a 3-0 (32-30, 25-21, […]
Senate Warns Revenue Agencies Over Breach of Remittance Laws
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday threatened to invoke its constitutional powers against more than 30 federal revenue-generating agencies and government-owned enterprises over alleged violations of statutory revenue remittance laws and refusal to honour invitations to appear before its Committee on Finance. The warning followed a point of order raised during plenary by the […]
Court Challenges FCCPC Authority Over Telecom Licensing
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) cannot issue telecommunications licences, raising fresh questions about the legal status of five firms it approved under its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa delivered the judgment on Monday […]
FG Sets Seven-Day Cargo Clearance Goal for Nigerian Ports
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reduce cargo clearance time at Nigerian ports from 21 days to seven days as part of efforts to improve trade efficiency and lower logistics costs. The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is leading the initiative to speed up cargo processing and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness. […]
Kogi East Leaders Hail Tinubu, Ododo Over Key Projects
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Political and community leaders in Kogi East have praised President Bola Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo for delivering major infrastructure projects across the district. They also pledged support for both leaders in the 2027 elections. The commendation came on Tuesday as the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and the Presidential Communications Team […]
Senate Delays Coast Guard Bill to Allow Wider Stakeholder Input
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday stepped down further consideration of the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill, 2026 (SB. 575) to allow for wider consultations with key stakeholders in the maritime sector before proceeding with its passage. The decision followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele seeking the temporary withdrawal of the […]
Tinubu Hails UK’s New PM, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Britain Ties
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Andy Burnham on his assumption of office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with Britain. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, President Tinubu also congratulated the Government […]
US Condemns China Over South China Sea clash With Philippines
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The United States has strongly condemned China over what it described as “dangerous and aggressive” actions against Philippine naval personnel during a fresh confrontation in the disputed South China Sea. The clash occurred on Monday near the Second Thomas Shoal, where Philippine authorities alleged that a Chinese Coast Guard officer repeatedly struck […]
Musa Dismisses Resignation Rumours
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has dismissed reports alleging that he is planning to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, describing the claims as false, fabricated and intended to mislead the public. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Babatunde, the minister says the report […]
Jonathan Urges Oil Firms To Power Nigeria’s Tech Future
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on oil and gas companies to play a leading role in advancing Nigeria’s technological and industrial development by investing in local manufacturing, skills development, and technology transfer. Speaking at the Sweet Crude Dialogue in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Jonathan said Nigeria must move beyond exporting crude oil […]