By Rotimi Adewale Since his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on bold economic reforms aimed at sanitising the hitherto erratic monetary policy Somersaults in Nigeria. Central to these is the floating and unification of the naira, a decisive break from the artificial, multiple-rate FX regime that once dictated the […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has raised the alarm over a growing trend in which some public officers declare assets that do not yet exist, in an apparent bid to legitimise future illicit acquisitions. Speaking at the launch of the Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, the CCB disclosed […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has sanctioned a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions within the nation. This directive encompasses universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Education Minister Tunji Alausa articulated the rationale behind this decision, highlighting that the pressing issue in […]
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday hosted the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja. General Musa commended FIRS for its continued financial support to the Armed Forces, stressing the vital connection between sustainable funding and national security. […]
The High Court of Ebonyi State in Afikpo has sentenced four men to prison for their role in vandalising a power installation belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC). Trial Justice Nicholas Nwode, of the Afikpo Judicial Division, found Ikechukwu Esseh, Ikedinachi Uche, Ukpai Godwin, and Uchenna Kalu guilty on three counts — […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is ramping up efforts to tackle unemployment by seeking international partnerships aimed at creating job opportunities for citizens. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed that discussions are at advanced stages with countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. A Memorandum of […]
In a landmark development, an Ogun State High Court in Sagamu has issued an interim order restraining the state government from demolishing properties owned by former Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel. The decision came following an ex parte application filed by the Daniels, seeking urgent judicial intervention to protect […]
At least 20 people have died and dozens remain missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has confirmed. The tragedy occurred about 14 miles southwest of the Italian island of Lampedusa, a key landing point for migrants attempting the perilous crossing from […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of politically motivated investigations targeting opposition figures, raising concerns about the agency’s impartiality. In a statement on Tuesday, the ADC said former Senate President David Mark and former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha are among those allegedly under EFCC scrutiny. […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will screen 599 exceptional candidates under the age of 16 who are seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place between September 22 and 26, 2025, and will be […]
