…Committee, replaced winners of the May senatorial primaries in Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi, restoring several incumbent lawmakers whose initial defeats had sparked outrage within the ruling party. The revised list restored the tickets of six serving senators namely Senators Sunday K…

…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 community leaders to cordon off certain portions of their rivers for a number of months. “Som…

…National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, exclusively obtained by TechCabal, fundamentally changes that. Through nine major reforms, the law expands NIMC's statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related to securing d…

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…

…Mass Transit project. Wahab said the inspection was to assess compliance with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's directive to remove all illegal structures and commercial activities obstructing the road median, noting that years of engagement with traders had failed to produce lasting results. "This is a major highway built…

…nation. We don't have the basic tenets of democracy. “Because the military left and abandoned us with a constitution we didn't know how it was written doesn't mean we have democratic rule. “Limitations to freedom of expression should be regulated according to the law and not by those in power. “If the law says you can…

…Institute of Medical Research and former Provost of the College of Medicine, Prof. Babatunde Salako, said Nigeria could not achieve meaningful improvements in healthcare without stronger investment in research and innovation. He, however, said challenges including inadequate funding, limited infrastructure, a shortage…

…and replaced in the final lists. The states affected include Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi. Titled “Forwarding of approved list of senatorial and House of Representatives candidates,” the letter read: “We write to formally forward the attached list of the party’s candidates for the af…

…intelligence on the attack, leading to a gun battle that forced the suspects to abandon the stolen animals and flee. He said, "On June 30, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, credible intelligence was received at Charanchi Division that some suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, had invaded Saburu and Billiri villages i…

…for the NYSC, which was established in 1973. In a post on his verified X account, @ABAT, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said his administration is repositioning the NYSC into a platform for national development while strengthening its governance, standards and dignity. He wrote: “On Monday, at the Federal Executive Cou…

…Ohagwu. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the command's spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the victim was abducted in the early hours of June 23, 2026, after armed hoodlums invaded her residence in Owo. Jimoh said the assailants also stole her Toyota Matrix vehicle with registration number WWW-434-AG. "At a…

…the more valuable that intelligence becomes. Showcase Your Brand at Moonshot by TechCabal Founders. Investors. Policymakers. Enterprise leaders. Moonshot 2026 brings together the people shaping Africa's technology ecosystem across AI, commerce, climate, enterprise, and culture. Spotlight your brand today. Regulation Ca…

TechCabal, Africa's leading technology publication, will on Thursday bring its pan-African innovation conversation to Kenya with an exclusive Road to Moonshot mixer, as part of preparations for Moonshot 2026, its flagship technology conference scheduled for October in Lagos. The evening mixer comes as Nairobi strengthe…

…a consultative meeting between the group and the APGA campaign organisation held at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Present at the meeting were the Director-General of the campaign organisation and former Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. George Ozor; the APGA candidate, Chief C…

…roads, poorly equipped health facilities and worsening insecurity tell a clear story of abandonment and broken promises. Recently, frustration boiled over when hundreds of youths staged a protest, demanding urgent government intervention and warning that politicians seeking votes ahead of the 2027 general elections may…

…dispose of property they had accumulated over the years at reduced prices, while others abandoned their assets. "It was heartbreaking to sell off property acquired over a decade for peanuts, and in some cases, we could not even sell everything before leaving," he said. Another returnee, Mr John Okeke, urged the Federal…

…The youths have refused to allow any arrest. Nobody is going anywhere." Silence from Asaba As the disruption dragged on, one institution remained quiet; the Delta State Government, which awarded the contract. No official intervened and no statement was issued. Officials contacted for comment asked for "time to look int…

…marginal movements in petrol prices across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri yesterday, reflecting continued market adjustments among petroleum marketers and depot operators. The latest mid-day market data showed that PMS depot prices remained largely stable, with most locations recording slight r…

…his administration as a continuation of the Buhari government. Unfortunately, he abandoned that approach in the case of Enugu International Airport by handing it over to a private company instead of approving further intervention funds as was done for Lagos Airport. “This is another grave injustice against Ndigbo and a…

…of the past but an effective risk management tool. Make no mistake, the market is not abandoning unsecured credit. Consumers still borrow for school fees, emergencies or entertainment because income volatility remains a feature of everyday life rather than an exception. The appetite for short-term loans remains enormou…

…memorable highlights of the convention was the official presentation of Olayinka Hakeem Babalola as the incoming Rotary International President for 2026-2027. This happened on the last day of the convention's General Closing Session between 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. local time, when Babalola presented his family - his wi…

…a financial service group with lending and asset management businesses, told TechCabal it plans to build a deposit base of more than ₦40 billion ($29.13 million) as it expands from digital lending into banking and payments after acquiring an MFB. An MFB licence allows fintechs to accept deposits, give loans, and earn i…

…of candidate imposition. According to him, Adamawa voters would be reluctant to abandon what he described as the gains recorded under the current administration for a political godson. He added that his independence from political patrons would strengthen his appeal to the electorate. “Adamawa people know that I don’t…

27 years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule and decades after the country abandoned regional policing, the National Assembly has

By Ayo Onikoyi Idowu Olumide Babalola, President and Founder of DJB Media & Digital TV Broadcast Limited, recently shared his expert perspective on the challenges artists and public figures face in sustaining their fame. According to Babalola, who has built a modern media empire, making him a pioneer in digital media &…