NILDS DG Urges Staff to develop Multi-lingual Skills
By Anayo Akwitti The need for the acquisition of extra lingual capabilities has become an advantage in today’s world especially with the continuing free movement across the African continent and beyond by Nigerians. Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Sulaiman Abubakar reiterated this position by calling on the management […]
Duty Waivers Cut Customs Revenue in 2025 – CGC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says import duty waivers, VAT exemptions and other fiscal incentives granted by the Federal Government significantly reduced its revenue collection in 2025, despite the Service exceeding its annual revenue target. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday while defending the Service’s 2026 budget proposal before […]
ECOWAS Parliament Begins Anti-Migration Campaign in Gambia
By Anayo Akwitti The ECOWAS Parliament has launched a week-long public awareness campaign in The Gambia and Senegal to combat irregular migration, human trafficking and modern slavery across West Africa. The initiative, organised under the Sixth Legislature, began in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 6 and will run until July 10 before moving to Dakar, […]
Reps Hit Record with 2,747 Bills in Three Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, describing the achievement as the highest legislative output since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the […]
Natasha Launches 10,000 Economic Trees Initiative in Kogi Central
By Zainab Bakare Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a 10,000 economic trees planting initiative across communities in Kogi Central, aiming to promote environmental sustainability, tackle climate change and create lasting economic opportunities for residents. The project, themed “Growing Kogi Central, Building Our Future,” is designed to restore degraded land, curb soil erosion, improve biodiversity, strengthen […]
NELFUND Probes 34 Schools Over Tuition Refund Delays
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has launched an investigation into 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a televised interview, saying the probe was triggered […]
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government, Backs Technocratic Rule
By Zainab Bakare The Islamist movement Hamas has dissolved the governing body that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, handing civilian authority to a newly established technocratic committee in a move that could reshape the territory’s post-war political landscape. The decision marks a significant shift for Hamas, which has governed Gaza since […]
Kwankwaso Mourns Tela’s Children After Fatal Crash
By Zainab Bakare Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mustapha and Ummi, the two children of former Bauchi State Deputy Governor Baba Tela, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident. In a statement shared on his verified X account on Monday, Kwankwaso describes the tragedy […]
Yaradua Hails Army at 163, Backs Stronger Ties
By Anayo Akwitti Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua, has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, officers, soldiers and veterans on the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, reaffirming the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting a modern, professional and people-centred Nigerian Army. In a statement marking the Army’s 163rd anniversary on Monday, […]
Ejiofor Urges Security Review Over US Troop Drawdown
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Security expert and former Mike Ejiofor has called on the Federal Government to urgently reassess Nigeria’s security strategy following reports of a United States troop drawdown supporting counterterrorism operations, warning that terrorist groups could seize the opportunity to escalate attacks. Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Monday, Ejiofor said any […]