UN Urges Humanitarian Shift in Nigeria Amid Global Solidarity Drive– World Humanitarian Day 2025
By: Sofiat Adenekan The United Nations has called for a fundamental reset of Nigeria’s humanitarian response, urging a shift from emergency relief to long-term, community-driven solutiona. It stated in Abuja on Monday as the country joined the global community in commemorating World Humanitarian Day 2025 with the themed “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,”. […]
Anambra to Host Second Round of 2025 National Beach Soccer League in Nnewi
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra Beach Soccer Association (ABSA) has confirmed that all arrangements have been finalized for the hosting of the second round of the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), scheduled to take place in Nnewi from August 21 to 23. Okwudili Awam, Director of Media for ABSA, disclosed this in Awka on […]
Ibrahim Abdul Re-Elected President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has reaffirmed its leadership direction with the re-election of Dr. Ibrahim Abdul as President for a second term. His return was sealed at the 2025 NWF Elective Congress held on Saturday, August 16, at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr. […]
Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Set for World Aquatics Championships in Romania
By:Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s junior swim team has departed for Bucharest, Romania, to compete in the World Aquatics Junior Championships, scheduled to hold from August 19 to 25, 2025. The Six athletes participating at this event have been trained intensively for two weeks in Lagos and UK ahead of their departure on Sunday, is expected to […]
NEPZA, NDLEA Strengthen Collaboration to Streamline Free Trade Zone Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in order to support the Federal Government’s One-Stop-Shop framework across all Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The understanding was reached during a phone conversation between Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director/CEO of NEPZA, and […]
NCAA Clears Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport For Commercial Operations
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially granted a commercial operational licence to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State, paving the way for the commencement of commercial activities at the newly built facility. The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang Godwin, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation […]
PenCom Suspends Seven Mortgage Banks Over Housing Loan Non-Compliance
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has taken decisive action to safeguard pension contributors’ funds by suspending equity contribution applications submitted through seven Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) over alleged breaches of its housing loan guidelines. In a circular dated August 11, 2025, signed by the Head of Benefits and Insurance Department, Obiora Ibeziako, […]
FCT Minister Denies Awarding Five Billion Naira Contracts
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations of awarding ₦5 billion contracts to local contractors, explaining that all payments made under his administration were to settle outstanding obligations inherited from previous leadership. His Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed reports […]
NLC Rejects Ban, Says Nigerian Workers Have Unfettered Constitutional Right to Politics
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed claims that civil servants are prohibited from participating in partisan politics, insisting that the 1999 Constitution and rulings of the Supreme Court guarantee the right of all Nigerians, including public workers, to freely engage in political activities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its […]
President Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to participate in the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), a key global summit aimed at deepening Africa–Asia partnerships. According to Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu touched down in Tokyo early Tuesday (local time) and was warmly received at […]