Southern Kaduna Leaders Declare Fasting After 177 Worshippers Abducted
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme following the abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as disturbing, unprecedented and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, […]
Nigeria Must Chase Global Investors to Create Jobs – Okonjo-Iweala
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to deliberately target global investors and supply chain relocations to cut import dependence, boost local manufacturing, and create jobs. She spoke on Wednesday at Nigeria House during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking at a […]
NLNG Equips Journalists with AI, Digital Skills in Abuja
By Anayo Akwitti Thirty-two Nigerian journalists have been equipped with artificial intelligence and digital communication skills to work smarter and remain relevant in today’s fast-paced newsroom. This follows a three-day capacity-building workshop by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) in Abuja. The participants, drawn from various media organisations across the country, benefited from the […]
Keshi Welcomes Delta Queens Exit, Says He Planned to Resign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Delta Queens Head Coach, Samaila Samaila Marwa, popularly known as Keshi, has reacted to the termination of his appointment by the Delta State Sports Commission, saying he accepts the decision and had, in fact, planned to resign over a month ago. Marwa said he took up the role with […]
Akpata Represents Nigeria at Africa Cricket Board Conference
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Dr. Uyi Akpata, is representing Nigeria at the Conference for Africa Cricket Board Members, a high-level forum bringing together leading cricket administrators from across the continent. The conference, hosted by Cricket Namibia in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is holding alongside […]
Deputy Speaker Orders Immediate Repair of Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has directed contractors handling the 5.5km Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State to immediately fix a failed section, insisting the road will not be commissioned until the defects are fully addressed. According to a statement issued by his […]
FCCPC Moves Against Non-Compliant Digital Lenders
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced enforcement actions against Digital Money Lending (DML) operators that failed to regularise their operations under the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). The FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, said the compliance window […]
WCO, World Bank Train Nigeria Customs on Post-Clearance Audit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), has commenced the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, aimed at strengthening customs modernisation, enhancing compliance, and improving trade facilitation in Nigeria. The programme, which began on Monday, 19 January 2026, focuses on reviewing […]
NSITF Boss Urges Workplace Safety Compliance
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has enjoined employers of labour in Nigeria to be intentional about compliance with workplace safety and health regulations as he said that the future is determined by today’s choices. He made the call as the NSITF-NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project […]
Nigeria food crisis: Private farm expands hatchery to boost supply
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s struggle with food insecurity has pushed prices higher and increased dependence on imported food. Rising insecurity has also made the situation worse, with banditry and insurgency disrupting farming in many northern food-producing areas. Against this backdrop, CSS Integrated Farms, a private agribusiness venture, says it is helping to close the gap […]