FCT Polls: Late Openings, Vote-Buying Mar Area Council Elections — CSOs
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says voting in the 2026 Area Council elections across the Federal Capital Territory has remained largely peaceful, but early reports point to late poll openings, vote-buying and limited support for persons with disabilities. In a midday briefing in Abuja, co-conveners Celestine Odo and Mma Odi said […]
Live Update: FCT Residents Vote Across Six Area Councils
By Julian Osamoto Residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, went to the polls to elect chairmen and councillors for the six Area Councils, the closest level of government to people in the capital. Unlike in the states where they are called local government elections, the FCT vote is known as Area Council polls […]
Customs Service AEO Programme Generates ₦1.585trn Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major revenue milestone under its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, recording ₦1.585 trillion in revenue from certified operators. Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada who disclosed in a statement on Thursday says the figure represents an increase of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) for the 51 certified operators […]
Police–Banking Sector Alliance Against Cybercrime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has strengthened collaboration with the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country. The partnership was reinforced during a high-level visit by bank chief executives to the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja, […]
President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House, with top government officials in attendance, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the […]
Ebonyi Genocide Claim Baseless, Misleading — Ogah
By Oluwakemi Kindness An Ebonyi state lawmaker in the 10th House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah has dismissed allegations of genocide against his Governor, Francis Nwifuru, describing the claims as false, inflammatory, and capable of heightening tensions in the state. Speaking with Parliamentary reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said accusations made by human rights […]
Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs on Driving Africa’s Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger collaboration among African central banks and development finance institutions to accelerate the continent’s economic growth, industrialisation, and climate resilience. Cardoso delivered the charge at the Egypt 30by30 Programme hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt in partnership with […]
Federal Government Set to Overhaul Humanitarian Response
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it is overhauling Nigeria’s humanitarian response as more than 25 million citizens require assistance each year. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, who stated this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja said the ministry is finalising a national coordination framework to strengthen humanitarian delivery and […]
NOA Attributes Rising Investor Interest to Nigeria’s Improved Global Image
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has attributed the recent increase in foreign investor interest to Nigeria’s enhanced international image and perception. Speaking to journalists, Issa-Onilu highlighted growing confidence among foreign investors, international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, and world leaders as […]
Senate Emphasizes Punctuality in Budget Sessions
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday issued a stern warning to heads of federal government agencies who habitually arrive late to committee sessions, emphasising that such behavior will no longer be tolerated. The warning came during the budget defense session of the National Security and Intelligence Committee. Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu (Abia North) expressed his […]