…Service, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The minister called on state governments to complement the federal government's efforts by assisting returnees to settle back into their communities. "There is no doubt in my heart that these strong Nigerians will fit in soon. "The great spirit of hard work and pe…

…The final phase will extend the reporting requirements to public sector institutions and government entities. The council disclosed that it has so far trained over 4,500 professionals drawn from more than 215 organisations in preparation for the transition to sustainability reporting, which is increasingly becoming a r…

…of a commercial property portfolio overseas, or gain exposure to private credit or government securities, without meeting the high minimum investment thresholds that have traditionally kept such assets out of reach. The market has grown rapidly over the past two years as financial institutions continue to experiment wi…

…Street. What was meant to be a celebratory kickoff for a long-awaited Delta State government road contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer, CLO. The dispute sta…

…Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Victor Young, Ediri Ejoh & Obas Esiedesa LAGOS - The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum marke…

…Adekunle Raji, at a press conference in Ibadan, expressed dismay over the government's failure to formally recognise the stool since he ascended the throne many years ago. Oba Adeyeye said the continued non-recognition of the stool by relevant authorities has deprived the community of socio-economic development and eff…

…lamented that despite such, the panel has yet to receive official recognition from the government. Olawuyi called for greater public understanding of Shari'a law, insisting that it is a voluntary legal framework for Muslims in matters of personal and family law. The Registrar of the Shari'a panel and Chief Imam of Tele…

…Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private company. The group described the decision by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as “another grave act of injustice against Ndigbo” and a…

…an increased risk of flooding during the rainy season. He recalled that the Ikole Local Government Area, previously, provided waste collection containers in the market, while a designated contractor regularly evacuated refuse to approved disposal sites. He noted that the arrangement appears to have been discontinued, r…

…collaboration between the international research organisations and the Oyo State Government in the areas of agribusiness development, agricultural transformation, food security, and investment promotion. Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Sandra Milach said CGIAR remains committed to supporting go…

…and stripped of his passport, condemning it as “intimidation” amid tensions with the government. Delly Sesanga, who heads the Envol party and is an ex-minister and former lawmaker, is a leading member of a new coalition against moves to amend the constitution paving the way to allow the president to stay in power. More…

…from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area. The command's public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the stat…

…and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. Fintechs built their reputation by making payments faster and replacing many physical banking functions with smartphones. Now, they are becoming banks, or at least a particular kind of bank.…

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks. Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Mi…

…before some of its most notorious bandit leaders. Is it true that the Katsina State Government sponsored terrorists to perform Hajj? Why do some northern governors and influential leaders appear reluctant to confront figures such as Bello Turji and the various Kachallas publicly and unequivocally? Today they negotiate…

…know that I’ve been going around. I recently just went around to campaign with my local government candidates, PDP candidates, across the state. No political party did that during the buildup to the local government elections,” the PDP candidate stated. He also commended Fintiri’s handling of security, saying the gover…

…earth. Not because Nigerians are unwelcome wherever they go. But because Nigeria, as a government, has repeatedly allowed itself to be the party that gives more than it gets. The subject of visa reciprocity, the principle that two countries should extend to each other's citizens roughly the same conditions for entry, h…

Announcing the results on Saturday at the commission's headquarters in Gombe, the Chairman of GOSIEC, Abdullahi Talatse, said the ruling party won every seat.

…from state ....'Education, LG system have collapsed' By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government's claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of ins…

…a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor. For that reason, not many believed in his ability to deliver in that strategic office. In fact, many had…

…courts were being used to settle political disputes in favour of the executive arm of government. "The judiciary remains one of the last lines of defence for our democracy and must never be perceived as an arena where political battles are settled on behalf of those who wield executive power. "Justice must not only be…

…revealed that the illicit substances were being conveyed to Ngamboru Ngala Local Government Area, with the intention of smuggling them across international borders. "During the operation, one Babagana Modu M'51yrs, who was identified as the driver of the vehicle, was arrested. The suspect stated during investigation th…

The Abia State Government on Saturday arrested a 109-year-old akara seller and 65 others for defaulting on the June monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The state government also warned that it may resort to forceful enforcement of the exercise following low compliance by residents. A total of 66 defaulters were…

The Oyo State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security operations to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The government announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday…

…Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said residents of the affected local government areas could now resume their normal activities. He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the period of the curfew. Oyelade assured the public that the government remains committ…