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DG NILDS Felicitates Taliban of Ilorin Emirate at 78

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem on the occasion of his 78th birthday. Professor Sulaiman’s message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. The NILDS DG described Professor Abdulraheem, popularly known as the Taliban of Ilorin Emirate, as a scholar of exceptional intellect and an […]

October 23, 2025

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Sport

SWAN Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Nigerian Sports Journalism

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso, Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the nation’s foremost sports media body, is set to mark its 60th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) in grand style, celebrating six remarkable decades of service, professionalism, and impact in the development of Nigerian sports. Founded in 1964, SWAN has grown into one of the most respected professional associations in the country, uniting thousands of sports journalists across all states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Diamond Jubilee celebration, themed “The […]

October 23, 2025 3

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Sport

SWAN Seeks Legislative Partnership to Boost Sports Development at 60th Anniversary

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the House of Representatives to advance sports development and strengthen media advocacy across the country as it marks its 60th anniversary, otherwise known as the Diamond Jubilee. Led by its National President, Benjamin Isaiah, the SWAN delegation comprising members of the National Executive Committee and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the anniversary celebration paid a courtesy visit to the House Committee […]

October 22, 2025 2

General

Kalu: Nigeria’s Energy and Creativity Reflect Africa’s Promise

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s energy and creativity are a reflection of Africa’s promising future. Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of young leaders from the Torchbearers of Liberty Fellowship on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly, Abuja. He cited a United Nations report which projects that by 2030, one in every three new entrants into the global labour force will be African, adding that the […]

October 22, 2025

Accountant General of the Federation, Shemeldeen Ogunjimi, meets with ICAN-UK delegation led by Akintayo Ojo in Abuja.

Economy

IPPIS Software Upgrade Will Not Delay October Salaries — OAGF

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has dismissed social media reports suggesting that the ongoing upgrade of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) software would delay the payment of October salaries. In a statement on Wednesday, the OAGF clarified that the upgrade is part of a long-term effort to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the government’s payroll system, not a new development as speculated. According to the Office, IPPIS previously operated […]

October 22, 2025

Agriculture

Empower Small-holder Farmers to End Hunger, Expert Urges FG

By Oluwakemi Kindness Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Michael Terungwa has urged the Federal Government to prioritize empowering small holder farmers as the most sustainable path to ending food insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on Democracy Radio 104.9 FM, Business show, Money Matters, in Abuja, Terungwa said Nigeria must pursue food sovereignty, which is the ability to produce and feed its citizens without depending on imports. “Nigeria’s real solution lies in empowering small […]

October 22, 2025

Economy

SEC DG Seeks Shift to Sustainable Finance

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, says the global shift towards sustainable finance is transforming investment decisions, corporate governance, and risk management — a development Nigeria’s capital market must embrace to stay competitive and relevant. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) in Abuja, Agama described sustainability as a global imperative that transcends technology and ethics, noting that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles now drive […]

October 22, 2025

Nigerian legislators debate constitutional amendment to end multiple taxation.

Politics

Reps Move to End Multiple Taxation

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward ending Nigeria’s long-standing problem of multiple taxation, as lawmakers passed for second reading a bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the Federal, State, and Local Governments. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, alongside six other lawmakers, aims to bring clarity to Nigeria’s fiscal structure, curb overlapping tax regimes, and stop the unlawful outsourcing of revenue collection to private […]

October 22, 2025

Politics

IPC Condemns Attacks on Journalists Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has condemned in strong terms the reported attacks on journalists who were covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja on Monday, October 20, 2025. In a statement issued through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, IPC described the incidents as “a disturbing recurrence of history,” expressing deep concern over the growing hostility against journalists on legitimate duty. According to information gathered by the IPC-SPJ Hub, several journalists were subjected to […]

October 22, 2025