THE Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has begun arrangements for its forthcoming 2026 Summit to address the persistent financial challenges and regulatory hurdles confronting indigenous shipowners in the maritime sector. The gathering will take place on October 29, at the prestigious Rockview Hotels…
The Nigerian Army has commenced moves to operationalise four newly created divisions as part of a broad restructuring aimed at expanding its operational capacity and strengthening the fight against insecurity across the country. President Bola Tinubu approved the expansion of the Army from eight to 12 divisions, with n…
…not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public service. The decision was contained in the minutes of the 48th meeting of the council, obtained by our correspondent, which was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from July 20 to 24, 2026. The council said profess…
…The distribution is expected to be held on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Osogbo, the state capital. The state INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said, “Sensitive materials will be distributed tomorrow, and journalists will be informed of the time the exercise will…
The Nigerian legal profession has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, with senior lawyers describing him as a legal titan, mentor, scholar, formidable advocate and one of the last great figures of Nigeria’s golden era of legal practice. Kasunmu, who died peacefully in…
…access for FX, OMO Published on August 12, 2026 By Dunamis Ogalah The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reviewed its Discount Window restrictions and the framework governing participation in Open Market Operations, OMO. This was disclosed in a circular signed by the apex bank's Acting Director of the Financial Markets D…
…signed with Brazilian meat-processing company JBS over its proposed $2.5bn investment in Nigeria. The stakeholders said access to the agreement was necessary to enable Nigerians to scrutinise its terms and identify possible environmental, economic, health and social risks associated with the proposed establishment of s…
…the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Limited, as reported by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The commission noted that it has begun a forensic investigation into the matter, as it urged institutions entrusted with the personal data of students, staff members and other members of their communities…
…held in Abuja. Kyari said the twin policy instruments were designed to move Nigeria “from agricultural potential to agricultural powerhouse; from mechanization deficit to mechanization leadership; and from food vulnerability to food sovereignty.” “It takes more than land, more than good intentions to produce efficientl…
The outgoing President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has decried the rising cases of political killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday,…
…it's an equipment" - Apostle Aghasedo sparks debate with controversial view on intimacy Nigerian cleric, Apostle Joshua Aghasedo has sparked debate after sharing his perspective on the use of intimacy gadgets within marriage, describing them as equipment that can assist couples with intimacy.History Speaking during a s…
The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International You…
…for passport issuance The Federal Government has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately deploy a dedicated team to the United Kingdom to ease the processing and issuance of passports to Nigerians. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
…for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Minna that a team of police and military personnel was dispatched to evacuate the bodies after receiving the information on Tuesday. He said clearance operations had been intensified to secure the area…
Nigerian man lists jobs that are not good for married women A Nigerian man, Collins Emerie Akamigbo, has listed jobs he claims are not good for married women. According to him, jobs that require overnight stays away from home, out-of-state travels, real estate dealings targeting wealthy male clients and working or owin…
Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment provides an opportunity for qualified Nigerians interested in building careers in maritime operations, port management, marine engineering, communication services and related fields. Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is responsible for the administration and management of Nigeria's por…
…the Congo have announced plans to open their borders to all African nationals, including Nigerians, from January 1, 2027Both countries cited African integration and the free movement of people as key reasons behind the decisionsThe two African countries join a growing list of destinations where Nigerian passport holder…
…it and respond to queries contained in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 audit reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, on Tuesday, issued the ultimatum after expressing concern over the companies’ repeated failure to honour its invitations.…
…Daniel is one of the six victims who were rescued courtesy of the troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters. According to a statement signed by its Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Monday, the victims were abd…
The Nigerian Law Society has rejected the directive of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, asking lawyers to stop using “Barrister” as a title and adopt “Esquire” instead. The society argued that the directive has no clear basis in existing legislation. Recall that the CJN directed lawyers and co…
…kill two APC members in fresh attack Tinubu signs tax remission presidential order for Nigeria's deep offshore oil projects 2027: Obi needs wider northern acceptance, not youth endorsement - Analyst Osun election: IGP told to immediately arrest APC Senator over controversial remark Osun election: Wait for Trump to help…
Nigerian man reunited with family in US after being missing for 10 years A Nigerian man, Phillip Elobuike, has been successfully reunited with his family after being missing for a decade, thanks to a viral social media campaign initiated by a concerned compatriot. The breakthrough occurred on Sunday, August 9, when a N…
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos. In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers…
…development and said further details would be provided as the investigation progressed. Nigeria not a Muslim country - Rev Dachomo counters Sheikh Jingir Communities endangered as insecurity, illegal mining threaten Niger's solid mineral sector Fintiri relaxes Mubi curfew, warns criminals, troublemakers President Tinub…
…mobile-phone market, with several homegrown brands emerging across countries including Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda and Ghana.While global giants such as Apple, Samsung and major Chinese manufacturers dominate Africa’s smartphone market, African companies have made efforts to develop local brands, assemble devi…