…of a major highway in Kebbi State. He also praised the administration for increased financial allocations to states, saying governors now have greater resources to execute development projects. “There are many projects that Mr President has initiated in three years. I think it will be good to give him another term in o…

…support to Ukraine."I am utterly appalled with today's IOC decision," the British politician said. "The Government has been consistently clear that the Russian state should not be represented in international sport while the illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues. We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukrai…

The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected reports suggesting that the 2026 NBA National Officers' Election has been postponed, insisting that only its National Executive Council has the constitutional authority to suspend or alter the electoral process. The association stated this in a statement issued by its President…

…voice on the phone." However, when asked whether he specifically stated in his extra-judicial statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that he received instructions through telephone conversations, Agulu replied, "What I can remember in my statement is that I got my instructions from the defendant thro…

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…Structures during an enforcement operation at Kundila along Zaria Road, where officials halted the construction of a building located close to a high-tension electricity line. Dr. Sani, who also chairs the committee, said the affected structures are located along major roads, including Ahmadu Bello Way, Mundubawa Round…

…reminder that Falz has always been at his best when he’s balancing sharp lyricism with social commentary. This project isn’t just another addition to his catalog; it’s a statement, one that arrives at a time when many Nigerians are looking for artists willing to say the quiet parts out loud. Unpacking Break Time – A Tr…

…peut contourner entièrement les exigences de la banque centrale et de compte commercial. Les candidats passent par un outil de scoring de crédit en ligne développé en interne, avec des fonds décaissés — et des remboursements collectés — via les portefeuilles mobile money Orange Money et Wave. Ces rails numérisés, natif…

…managing director at PawaPay. Image source: TechCabal. Bart-Jan ter Haar, head of commercial at PowerUp, a clean cooking company, pointed to another challenge that rarely appears in pitch decks: habit. Changing how households cook means competing against routines that have existed for generations. To persuade customers…

If you are Nigerian and on social media, your timeline this week is probably flooded with videos of car rooftops barely visible above floodwater stretching for blocks, or of someone's living room overtaken by flowing brown water. Keep scrolling, and you will probably find someone warning others to avoid a route because…

…more than R2 billion ($123 million) in irregular expenditure over four audited financial years has attracted attention, the report revealed that the bigger problem is an organisation unable to consistently procure, manage and deliver technology for the government. “This report is difficult reading, but it is necessary…

Former doubles specialist Jamie Murray and coach Jamie Delgado are not surprised by the rise of British tennis star Arthur Fery – but can the 'awkward' 5ft 9in player overcome a persistent nosebleed problem and keep winning at Wimbledon?

…a powerful musical experience that fans of authentic African music will truly appreciate. With captivating vocals, vibrant instrumentals, and infectious rhythms, “Igbo” is more than just a song-it’s a celebration of identity, heritage, and unity. The chemistry between Chinedu and Ejyk Nwamba shines throughout the track…

HabariPay, the fintech subsidiary of one of Nigeria’s largest financial services groups, processed ₦80.9 trillion ($59.04 billion) in payments in 2025, almost three times the value it handled in the previous year. Now, it wants to build on that growth by deploying 200,000 Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals nationwide, incre…

…framework while the government harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety, data governance, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues. In December 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a draft Internet Code of Practice that appeared to duplicate provisio…

…safety, improving vehicle identification and denying criminal elements the anonymity associated with unregistered or concealed number plates. "The Cross River State Police Command reiterates its commitment to intelligence-led, proactive, and community-focused policing. Members of the public are urged to comply with all…

Nigeria is forcing its financial sector to repatriate one of its most valuable assets: data. Under a sweeping Central Bank directive, banks, fintechs, and payment companies must move their transactional data from overseas cloud servers to data centres inside Nigeria by January 1, 2027. The mandate sets in motion one of…

…trust and promote lasting peace among the affected communities. Bago also appealed to social media users and influencers to refrain from circulating inflammatory or unverified information capable of worsening the security situation. He assured residents that the state government would implement measures to prevent a re…

…as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, two former State Department officials told AFP. Lawyers say deportees have been thrown into a “legal black hole”, held without charge in countries where they have no ties and few if any rights. Even those deported to stable democracies like Ghana have been abused, dum…

…on June 25, 2026, which was subsequently circulated across print, electronic and social media platforms. The solicitors alleged that the publication contained “numerous statements which are not only false, malicious, reckless and entirely without factual foundation,” adding that they were calculated to portray Gbajabia…

…dozens of abductions of government critics in Kenya in recent years. Alex Kiprotich, associate editor of The Standard newspaper group, says that heavily armed men attempted to seize him as he drove to work in the city of Nakuru on June 27. Three men in plain clothes, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, intercepted his car…

…police of plans to hold a peaceful procession in Nairobi, sharing the notice on social media. Yet police denied receiving any notice and said any procession would be illegal, while warning of added checkpoints around the city. “Any unlawful acts shall be met with the full force of the law,” it said in a statement. The…

By Enitan Abdultawab Social commentator and institutional reforms advocate, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has argued that Nigerian activists who are seeking political offices in the 2027 general election won’t necessarily make a difference in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists ofte…

…country, but lucrative illegal operations abound prompting periodic clampdowns especially during international sporting events. The raids in late June targeted two rings with an "exceptionally large scale of operation" and a "high level of hierarchy and tight control", police in Ho Chi Minh City said in a statement. Si…

…through a traditional route: secure admission, prove they could support themselves financially, obtain a student visa, and only then board a flight. The financial requirement was often the hardest part. Back then, German authorities required prospective students to deposit about €8,000 ($9,400) into a blocked account (…