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Private Sector Warns Senate Against Politicising NSITF, Rejects Proposed Amendment

By Chinedu Echianu The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has strongly opposed the Senate’s proposed amendment to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act, warning that the move could erode transparency, weaken governance, and expose the Fund to political control. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the OPSN — a coalition of major business groups including the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines […]

October 26, 2025

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Sport

New Nigeria Aquatic Federation Board Inaugurated

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAqF) has officially inaugurated its newly constituted board, marking the beginning of a new era for aquatic sports development in the country. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together sports administrators, athletes, technical experts, and stakeholders in the aquatic ecosystem, all eager to witness the emergence of a leadership team that promises to elevate Nigeria’s presence in global water sports. In the keenly anticipated inauguration, Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi emerged as President of […]

October 26, 2025 2

Business

NSITF Inaugurates Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee to Deepen Stakeholder Collaboration

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has inaugurated a Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee aimed at consolidating the gains of its ongoing stakeholder consultations and engagements, as part of efforts to reposition the Fund for greater efficiency and impact. Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, the Executive Director, Administration, Samaila Abdu, inaugurated the committee on Friday at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Abdu explained that the committee’s core mandate is […]

October 26, 2025

Economy

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