…growing trust in Nigeria's digital governance framework, despite the agency's primary mandate not being revenue generation.

"Organisations hosting data locally would pay in local currency rather than foreign exchange," he said "This would help reduce exposure to exchange rate pressures and lower long-term operating costs," he added. Beyond the financial argument, Adebayo framed local hosting as a matter of national data sovereignty, which h…

…and plays a critical role in the country's food security and agricultural development agenda. The latest invasion has therefore raised concerns among farmers and stakeholders, especially at a time when efforts are being intensified to boost local rice production and reduce dependence on imported grains. Agricultural ex…

…TPL. Dr. Moses Ogunleye, said they chose Ibadan for the symposium to honour the nine foundation members who established the body sixty years ago in Ibadan. He said the symposium called for more implementable development plans, noting that plans on infrastructure must be implemented as development progresses so that cit…

…swampy terrain, we have to redesign. "In some places, international environmental standards prevent us from passing through protected forest areas, so detours become necessary," he said. The minister commended the contractor, Hitech Construction Company, for its commitment to the project, noting that the contractor had…

…is implementing the National Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a five-year agenda designed to reposition the cooperative sector as a major contributor to national development and economic prosperity. He explained that the programme is anchored on seven strategic pillars, including governance and legal reforms, a…

…seeking peace, development and national cohesion. The state campaign coordinator, Sunday Dada, maintained that the mandate given to the presidential hopeful by party members remained intact and would not be compromised. He stressed that supporters across Ekiti State were prepared to defend the party's decision and work…

…monarch reflected on his long-standing relationships with many of the dignitaries in attendance, including former President Obasanjo, whom he said had supported him during his journey to the throne. He acknowledged that succession to the Onitsha throne, like many traditional stools, had been characterised by controvers…

…authority that established it. To suggest otherwise is to invert the very foundation upon which the Directorate of State was created. “The simple question every IPOB member must ask is this: if Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu possessed the authority to create the Directorate of State, by what logic does he lack the authority…

…their operational capability. In a separate intelligence-led mission around Kidandan, NAF aircraft successfully neutralised terrorists after positively identifying their movement within the area. Follow-up reconnaissance over Fatika and Sabuwa confirmed the absence of further terrorist activity, while sustained aerial…

…ahead of his side’s World Cup second group game against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Asked to name a player he would hypothetically like to sign to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that the Atletico Madrid star fits hi…

…closely with the needs of her constituency. She also used the occasion to outline her agenda, which include youth empowerment, job creation and expansion of digital skills training, among others. 2027: Ex-Ondo First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu clinches LP ticket in Imo

…system. According to him, the project aligns with his administration’s THEMES+ agenda, particularly the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar. Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial and economic centre and is increasingly attracting investments in technology, financial services, innovation and e…

By Musa Ubandawaki Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated kidnapping attempts by terrorists in Sokoto State and rescued 22 abducted persons in separate operations, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to restore security across the North-West region. The s…

…as 8 am. Commenting on the process, the chairman of Akwanga LGA, Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, who voted at Konfar Sarkin 003, said he voted at about 8:32 am. Andaha commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their punctuality and organisation of the process and asked them to keep it up. He said, “I…

…of personal data," he said. Olatunji said the commission had maintained high ethical standards, insisting that integrity and credibility remained central to its operations. He added that the NDPC would continue to work with stakeholders across the public and private sectors to deepen data protection and privacy awarene…

…(NITDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission to advance digital skills development and strengthen innovation infrastructure across the six states of Southwest Nigeria. NITDA announced the partnership in a statement issued on June 11. The…

…of Customs and facilitate the retirement of officers who have either attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 years or completed 35 years in service. Get up to speed This is the second time President Tinubu has extended Adeniyi's tenure since appointing him as Comptroller-General in 2023. In July 2025, the Presidenc…

…and producer.Williams attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos before obtaining a diploma from Kwara State Polytechnic. In 2016, she furthered her education by studying Filming at Olabisi Onabanjo University. Her acting career began unexpectedly when she stepped in for an ab…

…postings across the country, including serving as Operations Officer at the Maisandari Division in Yobe State. He was also Area Crime Officer at the Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the F…

…higher than at the start of the year despite these challenges supported by strong fundamentals and expected fiscal reforms like reduced corporate tax rates that could bolster market confidence in future.

…At the beginning of the month, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) told primary and secondary school teachers in the state "to withdraw... services from schools... till further notice". "We don't feel safe," said Gbeko Fatai, a 54-year-old teacher in nearby Iseyin. "If (the kidnapping) could have happened to them ther…

The plaintiffs sued INEC as sole defendant in the suit. Meanwhile, when the case was called on Friday, Chief Gordy Uche, SAN, announced appearance for all the eight plaintiffs, including PDP, that is, the eighth plaintiff. But Mr Sunday Ameh, SAN, also stood up shortly after Uche made his appearance and also announced…

…and persistent impunity in Nigeria, warning that the challenges are undermining fundamental human rights across the country. Speaking at a press conference at the headquarters of the NHRC in Abuja on Friday, Ghanea presented preliminary […]

…Her brother, Doye Agama, and oil industry executive Olatimbo Ayinde, who were also defendants in the UK trial, were equally acquitted by the court. The verdict brings to a close one of the most high-profile international corruption cases involving a former Nigerian public official, although questions surrounding asset…