Nigeria Clinch Bronze at Africa U-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Under-18 girls’ beach volleyball team showcased resilience and determination as they clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Under-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup held in Banjul, The Gambia. The young side produced a commanding performance in the third-place playoff, sweeping Morocco 2-0 (21-7, 21-12) on Saturday. This came after […]
Resident Doctors Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike, Demand Urgent Reforms
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has declared a seven-day warning strike, citing what it described as years of neglect and systemic failure in the Abuja health system. Announcing the strike in Abuja, ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed resolutions at an emergency general meeting held […]
Bible Bee Sparks Debate on Moral Foundations Amid Rising Social Vices
By Julian Osamoto As concerns deepen over rising moral decay and social vices among young people, organizers of the Discipleship Bible Bee say investing in children’s spiritual growth is just as critical as their academic success. The 2025 edition of the competition concluded in Abuja, with Benjamin Bloom clinching the top prize of N1 million, […]
Group Urges NASS to Stop New Passport Fee Hike
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has been called upon to immediately intervene in the recently approved upward review of international passport fees in Nigeria, describing the increase as “an unconscionable burden” on ordinary citizens. In an open letter on Sunday by HallowMace Foundation Africa, addressed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the […]
CBN’s Recapitalisation Drive to Strengthen Banks, Attract Investment — Cardoso
By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has assured that the ongoing banking sector recapitalisation exercise will deliver stronger, shock-resistant institutions capable of financing growth and restoring investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum in Lagos on Saturday, Cardoso said the […]
Customs Sets $300 Duty-Free Limit on Small Imports, Baggages
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a De Minimis threshold of $300 for low-value consignments imported through express shipments and passenger baggage, effective Monday, September 8, 2025. A statement on Sunday said the decision was reached at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on September 2, chaired by the Minister […]
PENGASSAN Backs NUPENG, Demands Full Unionisation at Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared its full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in the ongoing dispute over workers’ rights at the Dangote Refinery. It will be recalled that Dangote Refinery recently procured 10,000 CNG-powered trucks to distribute […]
NBA Hails NSITF’s Presentation at 65th Annual Conference as Eye Opener
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the participation of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at its 65th Annual Conference in Enugu as an eye opener for many lawyers, particularly on the workings of the Fund and the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The commendation came when the Chairman of the […]
NCPC Boss Inspects Aircraft in Turkey Ahead of 2025 Easter Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has carried out a physical inspection of the aircraft designated for the 2025 Easter Pilgrimage in Antalya, Turkey. NCPC spokesman, Celestine Toruka in a press statement made available to Democracy Radio said Bishop Adegbite, who arrived in Turkey […]
NLC Accuses Dangote of Anti-Union Practices, Threatens Nationwide Action
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in a fierce battle against what it described as the “anti-union, anti-worker, and monopolistic capitalist strategy” of the Dangote Group. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, NLC President, Comrade Joe […]