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DG NILDS Mourns Former Chief of Staff and Pioneer DG of NSO

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Abdullahi Muhammad (Rtd), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the late General’s death as “a dark chapter in the annals of the nation and a monumental loss to Kwara State […]

November 5, 2025

General

DG NILDS Appoints Seasoned Communication Expert as Personal Assistant

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has appointed veteran journalist Mr. Zakariyau Mohammed Ndagiyama as his Personal Assistant on Communication and Strategy. According to a statement issued by the Institute, the appointment — dated Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Administration and Human Resources, Musbau Olalere Moshood — takes immediate effect. Ndagiyama, a seasoned communication professional, brings with him years of experience […]

November 5, 2025

Economy

FG Backs NIIRA 2025 Implementation, Sets July 2026 Recapitalization Deadline

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, as part of sweeping reforms to reposition Nigeria’s insurance sector for growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. Declaring open the 2025 Insurance Directors’ Conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, described NIIRA 2025 as “a landmark initiative and a national mission” that aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s economic transformation agenda. “NIIRA 2025 […]

November 5, 2025

Business

FCCPC Shuts Down Five Kano Textile Warehouses over Deceptive Trade Practices

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the warehouses of five major textile distributors in Kano over alleged deceptive trade practices involving the sale of underweight and shortened fabrics to unsuspecting consumers. A statement issued on Wednesday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, says the enforcement operation, led by the Commission’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Boladale Adeyinka, followed weeks of covert monitoring across major textile markets in Kano. The surveillance revealed that […]

November 5, 2025

Economy

Nigeria, Ghana Step Up Joint Fight Against Smuggling

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to stop illicit activities and improve cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known during a visit to the Commissioner-General of Ghana’s Customs Division, Brigadier General Glover Annan, in Accra. Both countries will review and update their 2001 Customs cooperation agreement to improve intelligence sharing, joint border operations, and harmonised clearance processes. Adeniyi […]

November 5, 2025

Local News

DG NILDS Mourns Former Chief of Staff, NSO Pioneer DG

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Abdullahi Muhammad (Rtd), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the late General’s death as “a dark chapter in the annals of the nation and a monumental loss to Kwara State […]

November 5, 2025

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Sport

NOC, NVBF Flag Off Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), has officially flagged off the Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja — a landmark programme aimed at enhancing the technical competence of Nigerian coaches and deepening grassroots development in the sport. The five-day course, powered by Olympic Solidarity, commenced today, November 4, 2025, and runs until November 9, 2025. It features 25 participants drawn from across […]

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Sport

NVBF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Abia State Government

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has lauded the Abia State Government for its unwavering support and collaboration in hosting the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues. In a statement signed by NVBF President, Musa Nimrod, the federation praised the state’s hospitality and commitment to sports development, noting that the success of the championship was a direct result of the fruitful partnership between both parties. “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria […]

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Politics

IPC Launches Report on Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Electoral Process

By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has formally unveiled its comprehensive report on “Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Electoral Process, Electoral Institutions and Elections”—a culmination of nationwide media-led dialogue sessions held across the country’s six geo-political zones between 2023 and 2025. The event, held in Abuja, marks a key milestone in IPC’s implementation of Component 4: Support to Media under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN II) project, where IPC serves as the lead partner. […]

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