Reps Vote on State Police Bill amid Rising Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will vote on the proposed State Police Bill on Thursday as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing members of the House of Representatives Press Corps on behalf of the […]
FG Welcomes IMF Backing for Reform Agenda
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as an independent validation of the economic reforms implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the […]
Kenya’s RBA Eyes Nigeria’s ₦32tn Pension System
By Oluwakemi Kindness Kenya’s Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has commenced a technical study visit to Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) to examine key reforms in the country’s Contributory Pension Scheme. The four-day engagement in Abuja focuses on Nigeria’s risk-based supervision framework, ESG integration in pension management, expansion of coverage to the informal sector, and the […]
Nigeria, Cuba Move to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba, with a strong focus on healthcare, trade, agriculture, education and tourism. He made the remarks in Abuja on TuDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
Digital Economy: WATAF, ATAF Develop Regional Tax Tools
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum and African Tax Administration Forum are exploring the development of regional tools, guides, and digital applications to help African countries effectively tax the growing digital economy and strengthen information sharing between tax and customs administrations. Speaking at the 11th Africa Tax Symposium 2026 in Rabat, Executive […]
Police Redeploy DIGs Nationwide, Launch “Handshake Patrol”
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. This he said is part of a major restructuring aimed at improving security coordination and operational efficiency. IGP Disu who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, during a conference […]
Nigeria Credit Rating Upgrade Boosts Reform Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B has renewed discussions on the country’s economic direction and what it means for ordinary citizens. The upgrade reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, although the country still remains below investment-grade status. To address these critical milestones, DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing […]
FCT Police Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has inaugurated a new Voluntary Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to enhance security operations and improve response to violent crime across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, while inaugrating the unit on Monday said the initiative marks another step […]
Experts Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s GMO Approval Procedures
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s biosafety regulatory system is facing renewed scrutiny following concerns over the registration of four genetically modified cotton varieties in March 2026 without approval from the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, raised the issue on Monday at a National Biosafety and Agroecology Conference in Abuja, saying the development […]
IGP Disu Calls for West African Unity Against Transnational Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for a unified West African approach to tackling rising transnational organised crime across the sub-region. He made the call on Monday, while presiding over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa in Abuja. The meeting brought […]