NSC Sets Up 28-Member Committee for Abuja 2027 African Youth Games
By Arinzechi Nonso Nigeria has taken a key step towards hosting the 2027 African Youth Games with the inauguration of a 28-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The committee was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday by the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, who charged members to deliver what he described as […]
NiMet Warns of Early Rains, Heatwaves, Dry Spells in 2026
By: Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has raised concern over potential climate risks in 2026. It warns of early rainfall in the South, uneven distribution in the North, rising temperatures nationwide, and prolonged dry spells that could affect agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. Unveiling the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) in Abuja, the […]
Minister Abubakar Kyari Elected Chair of IFAD Governing Council
By Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing influence in global food security governance. Kyari was elected during the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council held on Tuesday, February […]
CSOs Demand Fair, Transparent Tax System, Warn Against Multiple Levies
By Oluwakemi Kindness Civil society leaders have urged the Nigerian government to ensure taxes are fair, transparent, and used for public benefit, raising concerns over multiple levies and weak accountability systems that burden ordinary citizens. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at a convening on the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025, Executive Director of CISLAC and Secretary […]
Senate Allows E-Transmission of Results to INEC IReV
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has endorsed the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while retaining manual collation as a fallback where technological challenges arise. The decision was taken on Tuesday at an emergency plenary, during which lawmakers revisited and amended a contentious provision of […]
NSITF Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Its Managing Director
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has dismissed as false and malicious, recent media reports alleging financial impropriety, abuse of office and diversion of funds against its Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye In a statement on Tuesday issued by its management, the Fund says the allegations are not supported by verifiable […]
Stop Enabling Non-Compliant Firms, CAC Tells Banks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Tuesday cautioned banks and other financial institutions against enabling non-compliant companies to operate. The CAC is also insisting that entities without full disclosure of their Persons with Significant Control (PSC) must not be allowed to enjoy legal or financial privileges. The Registrar-General of CAC. Hussaini Magaji […]
NEPZA Pushes EU Integration of Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the European Union to integrate Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) into European value chains to strengthen economic growth, industrialisation, and shared prosperity. Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, made the call on Monday during a trade and investment […]
Health Ministry Received Only ₦36m of ₦218bn Capital Budget — Pate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Health, Prof. Mohammed Pate, says the Federal Ministry of Health received only ₦36 million out of the ₦218 billion approved for its 2025 capital expenditure. Pate disclosed this on Monday, during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Healthcare Services. He described the situation as a […]
DG NILDS, Prof Sulaiman, Mourns Passing of Prof Sylvester Shikyil
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Sylvester S. Shikyil, SAN. He described him as an exceptional academic who lived a life of impactful scholarship and mentorship. He stated this in a condolence message […]