By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026, further enhancing its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information while making this known on…

…build on its dominant domestic position and extend its operational capabilities beyond Nigeria's borders. According to him, the company remains focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and strategic expansion despite the challenging business environment. "The 2025 financial performance reflects the res…

Nigerian legal practitioner, Onome Cynthia Anakanire, has added another remarkable achievement to her distinguished legal career with her admission to

…however, the exercise could be considerably more complicated. Over the past decade, Nigeria's leading fintech firms have raised billions of dollars from international investors. To accommodate those investments, many established offshore holding companies in jurisdictions such as Delaware, the United Kingdom, Singapore…

…maintained that there was no evidence connecting Igboho to any rescue operation. “The Nigeria Police Force has officially debunked claims that the hostages have been safely released,” the police stated. The command added that “the Oyo State Commissioner of Police has explicitly denied that Sunday Igboho was involved in…

"Nigeria needs to strengthen quality assurance and certification systems to improve the competitiveness of locally produced goods." "This would also reduce the practice of export rerouting through neighbouring countries, which limits domestic value capture." "Export procedures and port operations also need to be stream…

Amid rising insecurity in Nigeria, civil society organisations, CSOs, in Akwa Ibom State have urged citizens to work with security agencies especially, in intelligence sharing to tackle terrorism. State director of Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, stated this on Saturd…

…election, the INEC’s Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe, of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN said the APC candidate polled 162,360 votes, to defeat his closest rival, Nestor Ezeme, of PDP who polled 9,299 votes. According to the result declared by INEC, Ossai Okwudili of Nigeria Democratic Congress, ND…

…He spoke at the official unveiling of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The minister said the decision followed his recommendation to President Bola Tinubu that Abia State lacked both an airport and an airstrip. He added, however, that Otti approached the President with a propo…

…the area, fired sporadically, and set ablaze a makeshift checkpoint belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), a local brothel, and the residence of one Sule Mai Goge. One Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare was also kidnapped during the incident. Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immedi…

Irked by the spate of kidnappings of children of school age for ransom in Nigeria and its disturbing effects on

…but expressed concerns over incidents of electoral offences. The Co-Convener of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and Head of Programmes and Policy at Connected Development (CODE), Celestine Okwudili Odo, said observers recorded what appeared to be a shift in the methods used to influence voters. "In terms of v…

…are older, more established metropolises growing at a comparatively gentle pace. Nigeria alone places two cities in the top three, showing just how much of Africa's urban future is being written in West Africa's most populous nation. Below is how the ten largest cities on the continent stack up in 2026, counting up fro…

…the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for its efforts toward repositioning Nigeria's livestock sector and stressed that peaceful coexistence among farmers, livestock traders, and host communities remains vital for sustainable agricultural growth. Earlier, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha…

…the declaration of the election results, Uzodinma said the outcome demonstrated that Nigeria's democracy was becoming stronger and more sustainable. The Imo governor noted that the massive support received by Oyebanji across the state reflected the people's confidence in the APC-led government and its programmes. He sa…

…and growing hostility from anti-immigration groups. The situation has also affected Nigerians living in South Africa. Hundreds have reportedly registered for evacuation amid concerns over harassment and insecurity linked to rising anti-foreigner sentiments. Recently, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumeg…

From Uber driving and POS businesses to online tutoring and home-based catering, households are building new income streams to bridge

The Leafnet Enterprises Limited, in partnership with the Ladi Memorial Foundation, Chateko Vocational Institute (LMF-CVI), Lokoja, has commenced training for

…to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. He prayed for God's wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the good people of Ekiti State.

…Jos – Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arch. Samuel Jatau, has assured Nigerians that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents and visitors to assess realities on the ground rather than rely solely on public perception. Jatau spoke in Jos at the opening of t…

…bandits have abducted a resident, identified as Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare, and set ablaze a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost as well as a residential building during an attack on Tsamiya community in Kebbi State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the…

…Prof Christian Ezeibe, the Dean, Department of Students Affairs at University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, said Asogwa scored the highest votes in the election to emerge the winner. "Asogwa having satisfied the requirements of the law in this election is hereby declared the winner and is returned. "I thank you all for your…

Japan has approved a sharp increase in visa fees for foreign nationals, marking the first overhaul of its visa pricing system in almost 50 years. The revised fees, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026, were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Friday. Japanese authorities said the changes are aimed at addressing ris…

The chairman-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, Dr Daniel Philemon Saredau, has said his administration will prioritise the digitalisation of bar practice to improve public access to the association's activities in Taraba State. Dr Saredau also disclosed that strategic engagement with governme…

The Nigerian Army has detained one of its personnel following an accidental shooting that left a fellow soldier injured at a military position in Borno State. In a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, he cited military sources who disclosed that the incident involved a soldier serving with the Army’s 2…