IBBU Reiterates Ban on Sign-Out Celebrations by Graduating Students
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) in Lapai, Niger State, has reaffirmed its ban on “sign-out” celebrations by graduating students. The university’s Dean of Student Affairs, Professor M.S. Ewugi, issued a circular on September 12, 2025, reminding students of the earlier directive issued in February 2023, which prohibits all forms of sign-out activities within and […]
Nigeria Customs Service Appoints New Lagos Industrial Area Command Chief
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the appointment of Comptroller Adebola Salawu as the new head of its Lagos Industrial Area Command, succeeding Comptroller Sarah Wadinda, who recently retired after a distinguished career. The handover ceremony took place at the Command’s headquarters in Festac Town. During her farewell remarks, Wadinda expressed gratitude to […]
EFCC Detains Sujimoto CEO Over Alleged N5.7 Billion Diversion, Freezes Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, over allegations of diverting N5.7 billion belonging to the Enugu State Government. The EFCC declared Ogundele wanted after he failed to honor several invitations, but he eventually surrendered to the agency. According to the EFCC, Ogundele’s […]
Nigeria’s Economy Sees Significant Structural Changes
Nigeria’s economy has undergone notable structural transformations, driven by policy reforms and investments in various sectors. According to Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, the oil and gas sector now contributes only 3% to the country’s GDP, while non-oil sectors dominate the economy. The weaker naira and reduced imports […]
Women Affairs Minister Booed by Staff Over Poor Working Conditions
Employees of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Thursday staged a protest against their minister, Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, accusing her of neglect, arrogance, and poor leadership. The demonstration, which broke out at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, saw staff booing the minister and chanting that she “does nothing” to support the day-to-day running of […]
Abuja Market Leader Warns Traders Against Excessive Price Hikes
The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association in Abuja, Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael, has cautioned traders against arbitrary price hikes, stating that excessive profiteering is exacerbating the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. He emphasized that traders should “put a human face” to their operations by selling at reasonable rates, considering the severe pressure citizens are […]