CBN Rejects Interventionist Policies, Backs Orthodox Strategy
By Oluwkaemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the bank will not return to interventionist measures that previously weakened policy credibility. This is as he reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. Cardoso stated this during the opening session of the Monetary Policy […]
Tinubu Vows Renewed Push to Restore National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to intensify efforts to restore peace and security across the country amid rising concerns over attacks in parts of the nation. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday after emerging as the winner of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election, Tinubu said […]
JTF Warns of Possible Eid-el-Kabir Terror Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation HADIN KAI has placed residents of the North-East on high alert over possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant […]
India Raises Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War
By Oluwakemi Kindness India’s state-run fuel companies have increased petrol and diesel prices for the fourth time in 10 days as the ongoing Middle East war continues to disrupt global oil supplies. The latest adjustment, announced on Monday, comes amid mounting pressure on energy imports following Iran’s near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a […]
Eid-el-Kabir : Travelers Lament High Fares, Insecurity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul By 6:30 a.m, Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja was already overflowing with passengers struggling to secure seats to different parts of the country for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Children clung to bags almost their size. Mothers sat on worn benches fanning themselves against the morning heat, while drivers shouted destinations over the noise […]
Customs Intensifies Fight Against Terror Financing, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement against terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other transnational organised crimes. The Comptroller-General of Customs, AdewaleThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement […]
FCT Begins Screening for Sports Association Elections
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sports Department has commenced the screening of aspirants seeking election into the boards of various sports associations ahead of the 2026 FCT Sports Associations elections. The exercise, being conducted by the FCT Steering Committee, started on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT […]
ATAF Audit Drive Yields $907.8m Across Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Tax Administration Forum says tax audit interventions it supported across member countries generated $907.8 million in tax assessments in 2025, with governments successfully recovering $685.8 million. According to the ATAF’s 2025 Annual Report released on Friday, the revenue came from transfer pricing audits, digital services taxes, and cross-border Value Added […]
NSITF Enrols Over 7.6 Million Workers Into Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that over 7.6 million employees have so far been enrolled into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). He made the disclosure at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja. Faleye also announced the enrolment of the […]
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Testing in Schools
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across the country as part of renewed efforts to address the rising incidence of substance abuse among young people. Under the proposed policy, students will undergo drug screening at the point of admission into secondary […]