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Oloriegbe Applauds Tinubu’s Directive on Mandatory Health Insurance Implementation

By Chinedu Echianu Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the mandatory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The directive, issued from the State House, makes it compulsory for all MDAs to enroll their employees in the NHIA scheme, while contractors and businesses involved in public procurement must […]

September 4, 2025

Climate Crisis endangers eco system, increase poverty and loss of parental care

General

Climate Change: SOS Urges Nigeria to Safeguard Vulnerable Children

By Julian Osamoto SOS Children’s Villages (SOSCV), has warned that Children without parental care in Nigeria face growing risks, and failure to protect them could have long-term consequences for the country. Ayodeji Adelopo, Chief Programme Officer at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, issued the warning in Lagos, while opening a climate change media workshop aimed at empowering journalists to shape narratives around environmental challenges. The event also marked the unveiling of the SOSCV Eco-Champion Project, tagged; Empowering Youth for […]

September 4, 2025

Economy

FIRS Certifies eTranzact for Nationwide E-Invoicing Rollout

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has certified eTranzact Firm as a provider for its nationwide e-invoicing rollout. FIRS emphasized that the move is expanding on earlier collaborations to automate tax processes. In a statement on Thursday, FIRS Head of Corporate Communications, Adeyemi Opene, says the move will strengthen the agency’s push to digitize tax and business transactions under its Tax Administration 3.0 reforms. The new system, known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS), will introduce structured […]

September 4, 2025

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Sport

Zimbabwe Defeat Nigeria in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Female Yellow Greens of Nigeria ended their group stage campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia with a 10-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Batting first, Nigeria struggled against the disciplined Zimbabwean bowling attack and were dismissed for 90 runs in 19.5 overs. Despite a confident start, wickets fell at regular intervals, with Zimbabwe’s J. Nkomo producing a remarkable spell of bowling to return figures of 5 wickets for just […]

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Sport

Nigerian Swimmers Opute, Ebingha Head to Europe

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s swimming scene has received a major boost as Clinton Opute of Delta State and Police Corporal Collins Obi Ebingha prepare to depart for Europe this Friday to begin their World Aquatics international training scholarships. The scholarships, awarded under World Aquatics’ elite development program, will expose the duo to world-class facilities and high-performance coaching as they prepare for global competitions, including the Olympic Games. Opute will undergo a three-year program in Hungary from September 1, 2025, to […]

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Sport

Naija Ratels Appoint Sabo Okala Awala as New Technical Adviser

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Naija Ratels, have unveiled Coach Sabo Okala Awala as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2025/26 season. The appointment signals a new era for the Abuja-based club, which is looking to build on last season’s progress and cement its place among the top contenders in Nigerian women’s football. Awala takes over from Coach Samson Keshi, who led the Ratels to a sixth-place finish at the NWFL Super 6 Championship […]

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General

NILDS Showcases Legislative Expertise, Infrastructure to Visiting Zimbabwean Lawmakers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s foremost center for legislative research, capacity building, and policy analysis, presenting its cutting-edge infrastructure, technical expertise, and training programs to a visiting delegation of Zimbabwean parliamentarians. During an interactive session in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman—represented by the Director of Legal Services, Professor Shuibu Danwanka—highlighted the institute’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s legislative process. These include the production […]

September 3, 2025

Business

New Rule; FCCPC to Fine Defaulting Digital Lenders N100m

By Oluwakemi Kindness Operators of digital lending services in Nigeria now risk fines of up to ₦100 million or 1% of their annual turnover, as well as disqualification of directors for as long as five years. This, is if they fail to comply with the new Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Consumer Lending Regulation), 2025. The landmark framework, issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), took effect on July 21, 2025. A statement […]

September 3, 2025

Sport

Nigeria Names Squad for Africa U-18 Beach Volleyball Cup in The Gambia

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has named its representatives for the Confederation of African Volleyball Under-18 Youth Beach Volleyball Cup, holding in Banjul, The Gambia. The country will field two teams — Isaac James and Bobai Andrew in the men’s category, and Pamela Bawa with Ifechukwu Odoh in the women’s division. Both squads will be led by national coach John Iwerima, during the event which will hold from the 2nd to the 7th of September, 2026. Coach Iwerima said the players […]

September 3, 2025