NLC Rejects APGC’s Six Trillion Naira Demand
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected the claims by the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) following their February 17, 2026 statement, describing the group’s demand for N6 trillion as a “clandestine heist” targeting public funds. In a press release issued on Thursday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticizes APGC […]
NSDC, Lee Group Launch Multi-Million Dollar Sugar Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has partnered with Lee Group, owners of GNAL Sugar, to launch a multi-million-dollar sugar project in Niger State. The project is part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, grow local production and create jobs across the agricultural value chain. NSDC Executive Secretary, Kamar […]
Customs Service AEO Programme Generates ₦1.585trn Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major revenue milestone under its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, recording ₦1.585 trillion in revenue from certified operators. Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada who disclosed in a statement on Thursday says the figure represents an increase of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) for the 51 certified operators […]
Police–Banking Sector Alliance Against Cybercrime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has strengthened collaboration with the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country. The partnership was reinforced during a high-level visit by bank chief executives to the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja, […]
Civil Society Slams Tinubu Over Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations, including the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, TAF Africa, the Centre for Media and Society, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, and Elect Her, on Thursday criticized President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. The coalition described the law as “a missed opportunity for […]
President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House, with top government officials in attendance, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the […]
Ebonyi Genocide Claim Baseless, Misleading — Ogah
By Oluwakemi Kindness An Ebonyi state lawmaker in the 10th House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah has dismissed allegations of genocide against his Governor, Francis Nwifuru, describing the claims as false, inflammatory, and capable of heightening tensions in the state. Speaking with Parliamentary reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said accusations made by human rights […]
Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs on Driving Africa’s Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger collaboration among African central banks and development finance institutions to accelerate the continent’s economic growth, industrialisation, and climate resilience. Cardoso delivered the charge at the Egypt 30by30 Programme hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt in partnership with […]
Federal Government Set to Overhaul Humanitarian Response
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it is overhauling Nigeria’s humanitarian response as more than 25 million citizens require assistance each year. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, who stated this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja said the ministry is finalising a national coordination framework to strengthen humanitarian delivery and […]
House Speaker Calls for Prayers as Nigerians Begin Ramadan and Lent
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to engage in prayers and reflection as Muslims commence the holy month of Ramadan and Christians observe the Lenten season today. In his message to the nation on Wednesday, Speaker Abbas described the fasting periods as a divine opportunity to […]