"The current visa fee was set in 1978, and we have recently revised it to reflect inflation and exchange rate fluctuations since then. "We made this decision after carefully considering various factors, and we do not anticipate that it will have an immediate impact on inbound tourism," he said. Motegi added that the go…

…the level of harmony and unity of purpose among the state's leaders as a rare feat in Nigeria's political environment. He explained that the outcome of the election "perfectly reflects the confidence of the people in Oyebanji's leadership, commitment to public governance, and dedication to the welfare and prosperity of…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected female collaborators of ISWAP terrorists during an operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama disclosed that the suspe…

…bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria's capital. He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, themed "From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos as a Geo-economic Hub." San…

Nigerian filling stations have finally reduced their fuel pump price, five days after Dangote Refinery’s gantry price cut. A market survey by DAILY POST on Sunday morning showed that Eterna, NIPCO, AA Rano and Ranoil filling stations have all dropped their fuel pump price to between N1,280 and N1,300, from N1,340 per l…

…with the election to avoid being used as a 'scapegoat' by God, the people of Osun and Nigerians. "If the election is rigged, the INEC chairman will be made to suffer for it and those who pushed him into it will not stand by him. It's better he allows things to go the way they should to avoid any issues after the electi…

…Interest Form and Nomination Form for the office of president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and paid a total sum of N20 million to the party. He stated that he duly completed all nomination requirements and was endorsed by the requisite number of registered members as required by the party's guidelines. "That I ph…

"Section 15(5) of the Nigerian Constitution requires the State to abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power. Where a court finds evidence of self-dealing, conflict of interest, and unlawful expenditure of public funds, public institutions are under a constitutional obligation to remedy the resulting harm." "The…

…have escalated across communities in Eastern Sokoto following confirmation by the Nigerian Army that it has received intelligence reports alleging that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his loyalists are conducting weapons training and tactical drills in parts of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The dev…

…that there was no evidence confirming any rescue operation linked to the activist. "The Nigeria Police Force has officially debunked claims that the hostages have been safely released," the command said, adding that the Oyo State Commissioner of Police had not confirmed Igboho's involvement in any operation. The Comman…

…further demonstrates the dominance of the APC across the country and the confidence Nigerians continue to repose in the party's leadership and developmental agenda.

Nigerian singer, Spyro has claimed that the reason some of his colleagues are financially bankrupt is due to extravagant spending on parties and foreign women, especially South Africans. Addressing his fans midway into his performance at an event during the weekend, the ‘Who’s Your Guy’ hitmaker described extravagant s…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The operation targeted areas around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, which police described as well-known centres for the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. According …

…and setting several structures ablaze, including a makeshift checkpoint belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, a local brothel and the residence of a resident identified as Sule Mai Goge. The attackers also abducted one Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare during the operation. Confirming the incident in a statem…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening

…Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the illicit drugs were, for the first time ever, destroyed in Owerri, on Saturday. Speaking during the exercise, the agency's Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa said that they consisted of 2,319 litres…

What the data is saying: The week's sell-off was sweeping in both its breadth and depth. Here is the highlight of key metrics for the week ended June 19, 2026: ASI: 235,941.27 points, down 3.59% week-on-week Market Capitalisation: N151.33 trillion, down N5.64 trillion Total Volume Traded: 3.075 billion shares, down fro…

…better illustrates the distance between campaign promises and governance outcomes in Nigeria than electricity. The figures promised from the podium and the figures recorded on the national grid have, across every election cycle, remained far apart. In 2019, Atiku pledged to generate 20,000 megawatts of power by 2024. I…

…the opposition split into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Nyesom Wike's G5. As a result, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said Bola Tinubu rose from the ashes of opposition split. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Today, the opposition has spli…

…led by Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, has taken a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s participation in global climate finance mechanisms through a high-level engagement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) platform. The engagement brought together key stakeholders from government…

The legacy of June 12 presents a mixed picture of progress and setbacks. Nigeria has made significant democratic progress since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The country has sustained uninterrupted democratic governance for over two decades, witnessed multiple elections, experienced peaceful transfers of power b…

…and her journey. AS an entrepreneur, how would you describe the business climate in Nigeria today? Nigeria's business environment today is indeed a high-risk, high-reward. The reality on the ground is that entrepreneurs are dealing with increasing cost pressure. The removal of fuel subsidy significantly affected input…

…the state and its leadership, praying for peace and progress in Takum, Taraba State, and Nigeria as a whole. Youths raise alarm over alleged 'Renewed Hope' govt registration in Taraba community

The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) - Nigeria Associatio…

…gathering and facial recognition to track criminal activities. He argued that Nigeria must invest in data centres and other infrastructure required to store and process data locally, adding that Nigeria had conditions that could attract data centre investment, including available land and proximity to water, but decisi…