PRESS RELEASE The Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has taken a decisive action following a train derailment which occurred yesterday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna, Nigeria. He directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the accident; make recommendations on […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive mandating that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country be geo-tagged within the next 60 days as part of a sweeping effort to combat fraud and tighten oversight of digital payments. In a statement dated August 26, 2025, and obtained by […]
A Magistrate Court in Abuja has summoned former senator and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dino Melaye, to answer to allegations of tax evasion running into more than ₦509 million. The summons, issued on August 21, directs Melaye to appear before the court on September 5, 2025, over claims brought forward by the Federal […]
The recent derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna train has raised serious concerns about the security and integrity of Nigeria’s railway network, with experts warning that such incidents are not merely accidents but the result of organized theft and sabotage. Dr. O.A. Ayinde, a public policy analyst and good governance advocate, described the theft of railway components, […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, drawing lessons from Brazil’s economic trajectory. Speaking on Tuesday during an interactive session with Nigerians in Brazil, the President said his government was determined to pursue transformation anchored on innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. “We must bring Nigeria […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive mandating that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country be geo-tagged within the next 60 days as part of a sweeping effort to combat fraud and tighten oversight of digital payments. In a statement dated August 26, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent, […]
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has refuted claims that it failed to pay ad hoc staff who worked on the July 12 Local Government Elections. In a statement, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Tope Ojo, said all duly verified staff were paid according to the established schedule, with payments completed within the […]
Sweden has named Alexander Isak in their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo, despite the striker’s ongoing standoff with Newcastle United. The 25-year-old has not featured for the Magpies this season and is currently training away from Eddie Howe’s first team after accusing the club of breaking promises made to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently respond to the deepening hardship facing millions of Nigerians. Addressing newsmen in Abuja after an emergency meeting on Monday, the opposition lawmakers decried what they described as the unbearable living conditions across the country, saying that […]
Nigerian cryptocurrency exchanges have regained access to the country’s formal banking network, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s digital finance landscape. This development follows the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) issuance of Approval-in-Principle to Busha and Quidax in August 2024, granting them legal recognition as crypto trading platforms. Prior to this regulatory shift, Nigerian […]
