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Shaibu to Super Eagles: Forget World Cup Loss, Focus on AFCON

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has called on the Super Eagles to quickly put their World Cup heartbreak behind them and channel their energy toward a strong outing at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria fell 3-4 to DR Congo in a dramatic playoff encounter on Sunday in Rabat — a result that confirmed the country’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United […]

November 17, 2025 4

Features

DG NILDS Urges IEDPU to Revive Unity Among Ilorin Community

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has called for renewed love and unity among the people of Ilorin, describing them as values that once made the community a model for others. According to a statement issued by NILDS Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman made the call on Sunday during a visit to the newly established Secretariat of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) in […]

November 17, 2025

General

Presidency Engages Plateau Communities, Facilitates Peace Resolution in Jos

By Chinedu Echianu The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), Salamatu Essiet, has intensified peacebuilding efforts in Plateau State with a series of strategic meetings aimed at strengthening dialogue, reconciliation, and coexistence among diverse communities. A statement signed by Presidency spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Essiet paid a courtesy visit to Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Chairman of the Regional Church Council (RCC) in Barkin Ladi, where discussions focused on the role of faith-based leadership in promoting peace, […]

November 17, 2025

Features

Sanitation: Wike Warns Waste Contractors Against Excuses

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered solid waste management contractors in Abuja to deliver immediate improvements in sanitation, warning that excuses will no longer be tolerated. Speaking at an interactive meeting with 54 newly engaged waste-cleaning contractors on Friday in Abuja, Wike stressed that efficient waste management is essential to keeping the capital clean and operational. He announced the creation of a Task Force to monitor daily operations across the Federal Capital […]

November 15, 2025

Business

FCCPC Gives Digital Lenders January 2026 Deadline to Meet New Rules

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced Monday, January 5, 2026, as the final deadline for all digital money lenders and related service providers to fully comply with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Regulations, which took effect on July 21, 2025, under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, aims to strengthen fairness, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s expanding digital lending market. To further assist operators […]

November 14, 2025

Business

FG Postpones 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel to 2026

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved the postponement of the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel until the first quarter of 2026, clarifying that the suspension is not indefinite as earlier speculated. The deferment was formally sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu following a detailed request from the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji. His request, dated November 7, 2025, came after wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders […]

November 14, 2025

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Sport

Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ 4–1 Victory Over Gabon, Says World Cup Dream on Course

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa playoff, describing the performance as a testament to Nigeria’s resilience and renewed determination to secure a place at the global tournament. Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, titled “President Tinubu Celebrates Super Eagles’ 4–1 Victory Over Gabon, Says Nigeria’s March To The […]

November 14, 2025 3

Economy

PenCom Reaffirms Commitment to Pension Inclusion for Informal Sector Workers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian, including millions in the informal sector enjoys access to a secure and dignified retirement. Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, gave the assurance in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the Third Annual Conference of the Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PENCAN), themed “Inclusion & Innovations: Bridging the Pension Gap for Nigeria’s Informal Sector.” Represented by the Head of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim […]

November 13, 2025

Education

Bogoro Faults Proposal to Convert ATBU to Conventional University

By Idris Danladi The former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Professor Suleiman Bogoro, has described the proposed amendment to change Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, from a specialised to a conventional university as ill-informed and unnecessary. Professor Bogoro who stated this in Abuja while speaking with journalists, warned that the move could undermine the institution’s hard-earned reputation for producing quality graduates in science and technology. He recalled that the university was established by the Shehu Shagari administration […]

November 13, 2025