Africa Seeks Economic Resilience Amid Global Shocks
By Oluwakemi Kindness African policymakers, central bankers and development experts will gather are set to explore strategies for strengthening the continent’s economies against growing global economic uncertainty. This will take place at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum opens on Wednesday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Headquarters in Abuja under the theme, “Building […]
Tinubu Appoints Olanrewaju-Smart as NASS Adviser
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to contest […]
Customs Says Communication Drives Trust, Trade Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says strategic communication is key to building public trust, improving compliance and driving successful trade reforms. A statement on Satueday by the Service says the declaration was made at the opening of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The statement […]
Marwa Urges Monarchs, Parents to Fight Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has urged traditional rulers, parents and community leaders to take greater responsibility in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Marwa said the NDLEA cannot win the war against drugs without the active […]
Nigeria Steps Up U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Bid
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
NOA, NSCDC Unite To Deepen Security Awareness In Kwara
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have renewed their commitment to a stronger partnership aimed at improving security, promoting civic responsibility and closing the communication gap between government and citizens in Kwara State. The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the NOA […]
African Girl Guides Visit NOA For Civic Education
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi Members of the African Girl Guides Association have visited the headquarters of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Abuja on an educational tour designed to deepen civic education, leadership skills, and national values among young Nigerians. The visit gave the participants firsthand insight into the Agency’s mandate and its role in promoting […]
Budget Office Says No Kobo Left ₦1.3bn PEAC Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has told the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PEAC/PFIPC) that although the National Assembly appropriated ₦1.302 billion for the council in the 2026 budget, none of the money was released […]
Senate Gains Support On Social Media Offices Bill
By Anayo Akwitti A proposal to compel global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country has received strong backing from stakeholders at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. The hearing focused on a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) seeking […]
COPDEM Urges INEC To Extend Voter Registration
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and keep it open until at least 90 days before the 2027 General Elections. it cited that this is in line with a Federal High Court […]