Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have renewed their call for sweeping reforms in the health sector, warning that continued neglect could plunge the system into deeper crisis. The doctors, under the umbrella of the Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter (ARD-FCT), voiced their concerns during their third quarter Ordinary General Meeting in […]
By Arabinrin Aderonke Barely weeks after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the 2025 Tax Reform bills into law, social media has been flooded with hot takes, half-truths, and outright falsehoods. Some popular blogs have made it a constant habit to feed the public with lies. One of the loudest critics is a certain […]
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 Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Arthur Akpowowo, has expressed disappointment that oil companies operating in the state failed to attend a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at addressing the challenges facing host communities. Akpowowo, who chaired the meeting organized by Search for Common Ground, urged participants to leverage the ongoing amendment […]
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has emphasized that combating illegal mining in Nigeria demands a collaborative approach that goes beyond security agencies. Audi made this assertion at the National Stakeholders and Civil Society Summit in Abuja, highlighting the need for grassroots engagement, local intelligence, […]
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 […]
