…court on or before August 26. It came to the judge's knowledge on Tuesday that the prosecution had withheld and failed to deposit the defendants' passport as part of the bail conditions the court granted in February. This prompted the court to order the prosecution to present the passports in court unfailingly on Thurs…

…That could complicate a practice that has become widespread across Africa’s technology sector since VC investment retreated from its 2021 peak. The downturn has forced some fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and software startups to restructure to conserve cash. For example, fintech lender Tala recently laid off staff as…

…and President Bola Tinubu to review petitions arising from the exercise. Having secured the APC ticket for Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District through affirmation, Akpabio had admitted that the party was surprised by the high number of serving lawmakers who failed to secure return tickets during the primaries and…

…by armed Fulani men, including other foreigners who have allegedly bought several sections of the rivers to do large scale fishing. One fisherman at the Nsidung beach in Calabar South LGA, Ani Eteyen, who said he has been fishing for 30 years, alleged that these foreign fishermen often reach understanding with local co…

…Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related to securing digital identities. The new law, which began its journey on March 19, 2024, at the National Assembly, was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2026. It repeals the 2007 NIMC law and introduces the most significant…

…commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to education. Nwosu's commendation follows the Federal Government's announcement that it…

The management of Federal University Wukari, FUW, in Taraba State has issued a security advisory, directing all members of staff and students to refrain from travelling along the Wukari-Zaki Biam and Wukari-Takum roads until further notice, citing prevailing security concerns in the affected areas.The directive was con…

…under the agreement, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, Professorial Secretariat Administrative Allowance and Earned Academic Allowance. However, ASUU expressed concern that the state governments in the zone were yet to honour the agreement despite participating in the negotiations that culminated in…

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it prosecuted more than 100 people in the last one year for illegally occupying road medians and violating environmental regulations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing cl…

…of two containers by operatives of the NDLEA, the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies. 8. Gunmen have abducted a pastor, Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, and two members of his congregation from his residence in Benue State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Executive Committee of…

…co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century - and only their second ever - sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Balogun's goal on the stroke of half-time had sent the California crowd into delirium, with some 30 million Americans expected to be watching the blockbuster clash acr…

…the congregation at Andyar and the entire NKST family." The church also appealed to security agencies and the Benue State and Federal Governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. "We further call on the relevant security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue Stat…

…was contained in a correspondence signed by both the APC National Chairman and National Secretary, Nentawe Yilwatda and Ajibola Basiru respectively, and transmitted to the electoral commission, with the party’s national leadership attributing the sweeping changes to the report of the Primary Election Appeal Committee.…

The Katsina State Police Command says a joint security operation involving the military and members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps has foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 117 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed thi…

He noted that the Benue State Government has no justification for failing the people on security, especially given that unprecedented funds have been accruing to it following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, to enable states to have the necessary support and resources to confront security challenge…

…those found culpable were charged before courts of competent jurisdiction for prosecution in line with relevant legal provisions. The CP stressed that the exercise was not designed to inconvenience law-abiding residents but to enhance public safety and strengthen the state's security architecture. He noted that properl…

He noted that the arrangement has contributed to overcrowded junior secondary schools while many senior secondary school facilities remain underutilised. "The Minister also announced that the Federal Government will phase out the disarticulation policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools,…

…is part of the Bank's ongoing efforts to safeguard the stability of the financial sector, protect depositors, and ensure that licensed institutions comply with current laws and regulatory requirements," the apex bank said. It added that it remains committed to promoting "a safe, sound and resilient financial system" an…

…court acquitted the ex-minister of all bribery allegations brought against her by UK prosecutors. Experts told Nairametrics that the UK court's acquittal is not binding on Nigerian courts but is of persuasive value It is now left to the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine the merits of the ex-minister's case withi…

…their farms. "These enemies of progress have chosen to disrupt the peace and food security of our state by targeting the moment when crops are developing and the hope for a bountiful harvest is high." The governor extended his condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy, as well as to other victims…

….Orientation programme extended to six weeks ….Deployment to security-challenged states to be guided by risk assessment ....Corps members to receive specialised training aligned with academic background, career paths By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has announced that, as part of the newly approved…

…examination officials and other participants. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on Monday, June 29, would continue uninterrupted except for the affected papers. “This decision has been taken as a precautionary measu…

…AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission, Bola Onile. The statement said the approval underscores the administration's commitment to the welfare, motivation and career progression of workers in the state public service, particularly…

…leadership had been the driving force behind China's transformation into the world's second-largest economy and a major engine of global growth. According to the envoy, China's rapid economic development and long-term social stability were achieved under the CPC's leadership, which has remained committed to national re…

…over the past 10 years", the Aemet agency said in a post on X. June 2026 came in as the second-hottest June, "with temperatures on average 3.2C above the norm," Aemet said. The heatwave that scorched Europe from late June was the most severe ever recorded in Europe, and would have been "virtually impossible" in June wi…