The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed plans to introduce a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for the country’s telecommunications sector, with full implementation scheduled for 2026. The regulatory body said the initiative is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of telecom infrastructure, protecting consumer data, and positioning Nigeria’s communications industry in line with global standards. The framework, […]

The Oyo State Government has strongly denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has secured a fresh ₦300 billion loan, describing the claim as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. The opposition APC in Oyo had earlier alleged that the state government secretly obtained the […]

Asian markets ended mixed on Friday as gains on Wall Street lifted regional sentiment, while local economic data and political tensions kept some investors cautious. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan rose about 0.3 percent, supported by overnight strength in U.S. equities. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closed at fresh highs, […]

The crisis in Nigeria’s polytechnic sector deepened this week as the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) jointly issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding arrears and the resolution of long-standing grievances. The unions warned that failure to act […]

Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA), which was created in 2004 as a fiscal buffer to safeguard the nation against oil price volatility, has dwindled to just $535,823.39, according to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. The disclosure was made during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, has intercepted cannabis and assorted contraband items worth over ₦268 million in Kaduna State, following intensified anti-smuggling operations across the region. According to the Public Relations Officer of the unit, Chief Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nuruddeen, the interception of the cannabis took place on August […]

Loyalists of Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa have announced their resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of abandoning Zamfara State and deliberately sidelining their political structure. The decision was contained in a communique issued after a two-day meeting of the Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum held in Kaduna between August 27 […]