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CBN Welcomes Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List

By Oluwakemi KindnessCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for its decision to remove Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list. The FATF’s announcement follows a successful on-site evaluation of Nigeria’s reform measures and acknowledges the country’s substantial progress in strengthening the framework for anti–money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financin A statement on Saturday by CBN's acting Director Cooperate communication, […]

October 25, 2025

Local News

DG NILDS Urges IEDPU to Unite on Kwara Leadership Choices

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) to take a proactive stance on leadership recruitment processes in Kwara State. Professor Sulaiman made the appeal on Friday in Abuja, when the leadership of the IEDPU Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Luckman Atanda, paid him a courtesy visit to felicitate with him […]

October 25, 2025

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Sport

FCT Dominates as Maiden National School Volleyball Championship Ends

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain has fallen on the first-ever National School Volleyball Championship in Abuja, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) emerging the biggest winners in both the boys’ and girls’ categories after days of intense, inspiring action from young talents across Nigeria. FCT I clinched double gold, topping both divisions of the historic competition. In the boys’ event, FCT I secured the gold medal, Kaduna State settled for silver, while FCT II picked bronze. The girls’ finals saw […]

October 25, 2025 3

General

Wike Refutes Reports of Media Ban, Prioritizes Education and Security

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports alleging that the Presidency banned him from holding media chats, describing the claim as false, baseless, and politically motivated. Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja, following a 20-day project flag-off and commissioning exercise, the Minister urged Nigerians to disregard misleading reports often circulated by individuals pursuing selfish interests. “Somebody said that the President has banned me from having a media […]

October 25, 2025

General

FCT Unveils New Health, Agriculture, Education Projects

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (FCT EXCO) has approved the procurement of 12 brand-new, fully customized ambulances valued at ₦1.7 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response services across the FCT. The Committee also ratified the procurement of fertilizers for local farmers, reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to food security. Speaking after the EXCO meeting chaired by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday at his Life Camp residence in Abuja, the FCT Mandate […]

October 25, 2025

Economy

Governors’ Endorse CBN’s Economic Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Governors have expressed strong support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s economic stabilisation efforts aimed at restoring price stability, curbing inflation, and rebuilding public confidence in the economy. The support was agreed at the fifth meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held on Thursday where the apex bank’s Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, briefed the governors on ongoing monetary policy measures designed to strengthen the economy. […]

October 24, 2025

Health

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Rotary International Intensify Campaign to End Polio

By Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Polio Day, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) in collaboration with Rotary International has launched a renewed campaign aimed at ensuring that all forms of polio are reduced to zero in the country. World Polio Day, celebrated globally on October 24, was established by Rotary International to honour Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the team that developed the first effective vaccine against poliomyelitis. Although Nigeria and […]

October 24, 2025

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Sport

Sheroes Cup 2025: Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Shine on Day 4

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day Four of the 2025 Sheroes Cup delivered another round of high-quality football, goals, and standout performances at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja, as Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Ladies all claimed crucial victories to boost their positions ahead of Saturday’s final round of matches. The prestigious women’s pre-season tournament, which serves as a key preparatory event ahead of the 2025 NWFL Premiership season, once again lived up to its billing — combining […]

October 24, 2025 4

Business

Immigration Board Sacks, Demotes Officers Over Misconduct, Criminal Offences

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved sweeping disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for offences ranging from gross misconduct to criminal conspiracy. The decision followed a review of recommendations by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on July 11, 2025, to examine multiple disciplinary cases. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, […]

October 24, 2025