Biya, 92, Extends 43-Year Rule With Eighth Term Victory in Cameroon
By Oluwakemi Kindness Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing a record eighth term in office. The 92-year-old leader earned 53.7 per cent of the vote, according to final results released on Monday by the Constitutional Council. Former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Collaborate to Boost Road Safety, Insurance Compliance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have agreed to integrate data systems. They also agreed to launch joint public campaigns, and set up an enforcement committee to strengthen road safety and insurance compliance under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. […]
Police: Sowore to Face Court Today Over ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says activist Omoyele Sowore may be charged to court today following his arrest in connection with the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s […]
SWAN Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Nigerian Sports Journalism
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso, Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the nation’s foremost sports media body, is set to mark its 60th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) in grand style, celebrating six remarkable decades of service, professionalism, and impact in the development of Nigerian sports. Founded in 1964, SWAN has grown into one of the most […]
SWAN Seeks Legislative Partnership to Boost Sports Development at 60th Anniversary
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the House of Representatives to advance sports development and strengthen media advocacy across the country as it marks its 60th anniversary, otherwise known as the Diamond Jubilee. Led by its National President, Benjamin Isaiah, the SWAN delegation […]
Kalu: Nigeria’s Energy and Creativity Reflect Africa’s Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s energy and creativity are a reflection of Africa’s promising future. Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of young leaders from the Torchbearers of Liberty Fellowship on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly, Abuja. He cited a […]
SEC DG Seeks Shift to Sustainable Finance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, says the global shift towards sustainable finance is transforming investment decisions, corporate governance, and risk management — a development Nigeria’s capital market must embrace to stay competitive and relevant. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers […]
Reps Move to End Multiple Taxation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward ending Nigeria’s long-standing problem of multiple taxation, as lawmakers passed for second reading a bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the Federal, State, and Local Governments. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, alongside […]