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Brian Neubert of the U.S. Embassy encourages Nigerian students to explore scholarships, admissions, and higher education opportunities in the United States.

US Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Students at 2025 Education Fair

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United States Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigerian students, innovators, and change-makers seeking educational opportunities in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, made the remarks on Monday at the 2025 Education U.S. Nigeria Fair in Abuja, themed “Empowering Futures: Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation.” The annual fair connects prospective students, parents, and counsellors with representatives from U.S. colleges and universities. It offers insights on admission requirements, academic programmes, financial aid, […]

September 22, 2025

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu addressing contractors during a budget appraisal meeting in Abuja, stressing accountability in N2.4 trillion federal payments.

Economy

Reps Order Accountant-General to Publish N2.4tr Contractor Payments

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to submit a comprehensive spreadsheet detailing contractors who have received payments from the federal government’s N2.4 trillion allocation for project implementation. The directive followed disclosures by the Office of the Accountant-General that N2.4 trillion had already been disbursed to contractors. This is with an additional N760 billion approved by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, for warrants and cash backing, bringing the total commitments […]

September 22, 2025

Police officers in Edo and Delta enforce ban on unauthorised sirens, tinted glass, and unregistered vehicles under new directives.

General

Tinted Glass Permits: Police to Begin Enforcement October 2

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Police Force has called on motorists across the country to begin registering for tinted glass permits before nationwide enforcement begins on October 2, 2025. The directive was announced by the Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement issued on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital. He stressed that early registration would not only ease the process for applicants but also protect them from legal consequences. According to him, […]

September 22, 2025

Economy

President Tinubu Reconstitutes Securities Tribunal With 12 Appointees

By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) with the renewal of appointment of the Chairman and the inauguration of 12 new members. The announcement in a statement issued on Sunday by Maria Anodere, Acting Head of Corporate Affairs Department of the IST, said the move is based on the recommendation of the Minister of State for Finance pursuant to Sections 315 and 319 (2) of the Investments and Securities Act […]

September 22, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed at JFK Airport, New York, ahead of UNGA 79 where he will represent Nigeria and deliver the country’s national statement

General

Shettima Arrives in New York for UNGA80

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming the country’s commitment to global peace, sustainable development, and inclusive diplomacy. His arrival was confirmed on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President. Touching down at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Shettima was received by a government delegation that included Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

September 22, 2025

General

Customs Pledges Full Support for South-South Development Commission

By Oluwakemi Kindness Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the Service’s full support for the newly established South-South Development Commission. He described the commission as a potential driver of regional and national economic growth. A statement on Sunday issued by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, says Adeniyi made the commitment on Thursday, when the Commission’s Managing Director, Usoro Akpabio, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. He congratulated Akpabio on her appointment and […]

September 21, 2025

General

NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnees with 116 Wraps of Heroin, Cocaine in Lagos

By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for ingesting a combined 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine. One of the suspects, 46-year-old Ofoma Sunday, was intercepted on September 16 upon arrival from Brazil via Ethiopia. A body scan confirmed drug ingestion, and under observation he excreted 111 wraps of heroin weighing 1.452 kilograms. A statement on Sunday issued by the spokesperson of NDLEA, […]

September 21, 2025

General

Verification Stalling Pension Increase, NSITF Tells Pensioners – Seeks More Time

By Chinedu Echianu Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has explained that ongoing verification of pensioners is the major reason why implementation of the recently approved pension increase has not yet taken effect. The Fund’s Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this at the weekend when the NSITF management team hosted the Pensioners’ Executive Committee at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Represented by the Executive Director of Finance, Samuel Ayodele Olufemi, Faleye noted that upon assumption […]

September 21, 2025

General

Akpabio Eulogises First Lady Remi Tinubu at 65

By Anayo Akwiti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has eulogised the Wife of the President, Senator Remi Tinubu on her 65th birthday, describing her as a "Pillar of love and strength to the husband, the less privileged and nation at large". The Senate President, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described the First Lady, who turned 65 on, September 21, 2025, as a radiation of love and a philanthropist of note. “Your Excellency, our dear Mother […]

September 21, 2025