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CAC, SMEDAN unveil free business registration for 250,000 MSMEs
The Corporate Affairs Commission and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 nano, micro, and small enterprises. The initiative was announced in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies. A statement issued by both agencies […]
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NDLEA unveils German-built sniffer dog facility
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has lauded the donation of a newly built canine facility by the German government, stating that it will strengthen Nigeria’s fight against illicit drugs. The Agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), stated this on Friday at the commissioning of the modern canine complex […]
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Photo News: Oba Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland In Grand Ceremony
Ibadan witnessed a historic moment on Friday, September 26, as Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The colourful ceremony, held at the iconic Mapo Hall, drew a massive crowd, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria. Ladoja’s journey to the throne […]
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Trump signs order for TikTok’s sale, valued at $14bn
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, declaring his intention to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to American and global investors. As reported by Reuters on Friday, the order requires companies bidding for TikTok to meet the national-security requirements of the 2024 law, which would otherwise ban the app unless its Chinese […]
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Marketers fault Dangote’s 500,000-litre fuel delivery threshold
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a minimum purchase requirement of 500,000 litres of petrol for oil marketers wishing to benefit from its free delivery scheme, sparking debates across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The refinery confirmed the new condition this week, stating that only marketers who buy half a million litres or more qualify for […]
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After 10 years, oil investments flow again – FG
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has announced that the country has broken a 10-year drought in oil sector investments, thanks to reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Lokpobiri disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, on Thursday. The remarks […]
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BREAKING: Makinde cuts short leave, resumes duty ahead of Olubadan coronation
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially resumed duty ahead of schedule to personally oversee the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, acknowledged the Governor’s resumption notice during plenary, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. […]
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FG Confirms Free Technical College Tuition, Warns Against Illegal Fees
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that tuition and approved fees in all Federal Technical Colleges across the country remain free, cautioning principals and administrators against imposing unauthorised charges on students. It also reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerian children by fully funding all FTC nationwide. In a statement issued on […]
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Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja at 81: From Chemical Engineer to Olubadan of Ibadanland
On 25 September 2025, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja marks his 81st birthday with a milestone few in Ibadanland ever reach. As Olubadan-designate, poised to ascend the revered throne of the ancient city, his journey weaves together technical expertise, political service, and an unbroken climb through the intricate rungs of traditional authority. Ladoja’s life tells the story […]
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17 African Countries Back Electricity Reforms—World Bank
The World Bank said seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300, an ambitious partnership led by the lender and the African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. The lender said in a statement on Wednesday […]
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Rivers: Ibas Mute After Meeting With Tinubu, EFCC Chairman In Aso Rock
The immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Wednesday, visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Who arrived at the Villa around 5:50 p.m., clad in brown native attire, was accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale […]
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I’ll protect Yoruba’s interest if elected president – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged that the interest of the Yoruba will “occupy a topmost place” in his administration’s policies if elected President in 2027. He described as unfounded the narrative or fear that his presidency, if elected, “might lead to Hausa/Fulani domination over Yoruba or other ethnic groups.” “The entire Yoruba stock […]
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FG Orders Clampdown On Fake Certificates, Sets Enforcement Deadline
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide enforcement of the National Policy for the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank concerning academic credential verification. This enforcement is scheduled to commence on October 6, 2025. According to a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, dated 8 August and made […]
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148,077 electricity customers metered in May, June – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed that a total of 148,077 electricity customers were metered across the country in May and June 2025. According to the commission’s factsheet on the Metering Status of Distribution Companies released on Wednesday, 63,180 customers were metered in May, while 84,897 were metered in June. This brought the total […]
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100,000 artisans to sit ITF exams
At least 100,000 trainees who are participating in the second phase of the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill-Up Artisans programme nationwide will sit for examinations on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. ITF’s Head of Press and  Public Relations, Thomas Ngor who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, the examinations to be administered by the Chartered Institute […]
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CBN reduces interest rate to 27%
For the first time since 2024, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), after a two-day meeting in Abuja, voted to reduce the interest rate or Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50basis points to 27per cent from the previous 27.50 per cent. The decision to reduce the interest rate by […]
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Updated: Senate unseals Natasha’s office, resumes Senate duties after suspension
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday shortly after regaining access to her office at the National Assembly. Her return followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. With this development,  the […]
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High-Profiled Corrupt Nigerians Not Exempted From Visa Ban — US
The United States Mission in Nigeria has stated that individuals involved in corrupt practices can be barred from entering the United States, regardless of their economic status or position. The Mission made this declaration via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. The declaration reaffirmed the country’s stance on global anti-corruption efforts, as President […]
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68 Inmates Excel In 2025 NECO Exams
A total of 68 inmates in Kano State have passed the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) examinations. ‎The achievement, according to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Lawan, marked a significant milestone in the state’s correctional education efforts.  ‎Lawan said the inmates were fully sponsored by the […]
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ECOWAS parliament pushes for Mali, B’Faso, Niger return
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States has urged the reintegration of Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger Republic into the regional bloc, stressing that their return is vital to addressing insecurity, terrorism, and economic fragility in West Africa. Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima made the call in […]
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JUST IN: Senate postpones plenary resumption to October 7
The leadership of the 10th Senate has again altered its legislative calendar, shifting the resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The postponement was conveyed in an internal memo signed by the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, and made available. The shift in date has raised eyebrows […]
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Microsoft ends Windows 10 updates, leaving millions facing tough choices
Microsoft’s decision to end Windows 10 updates in mid-October has sparked concern among consumer groups and left many users anxious about having to buy new computers to avoid cyber threats. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming end of support for Windows 10. What happens on October 14? Computers running Microsoft’s 2015 […]
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Serial wire thief arrested in Osun after selling ₦350k worth for ₦10k
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 35-year-old man, Monsuru Moshood, for stealing electrical cables from an uncompleted building in Osogbo. According to a statement issued by the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, Moshood confessed to engaging in similar thefts for over three years. He admitted to selling stolen cables to a buyer identified as […]
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Pull Out Of ICC
The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of serving as an imperialist instrument against African nations. In a joint statement, the juntas in Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey described the Hague-based court as “an instrument of neo-colonialist repression in the hands of imperialism.” […]
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Flood disaster: States intensify action as 232 die, 121,000 displaced
Several states, including Kaduna, Nasarawa, Bauchi, and Jigawa, have intensified campaigns to avert flood crisis.  According to figures obtained by from the National Emergency Management Agency on Monday, no fewer than 232 persons have lost their lives. In contrast, 121,224 others have been displaced following floods that swept through parts of the country as of […]
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PMAN, AGN celebrate music legend King Sunny Ade at 79
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria and the Actors Guild of Nigeria have paid glowing tributes to legendary Nigerian musician, Sunday  Adegeye, professionally known as King Sunny Adé, as he turns 79. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, leaders of the two associations extolled the virtues of the `juju’ icon and his […]
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Court to hear Osun’s objections on LG funds suit Sept 29
The Court to hear Osun’s objections on LG funds suit on Sept 29. The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed September 29 for the hearing of a motion filed by the Osun State Government, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain a suit relating to withheld local government funds in the Abuja Division. When […]
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Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘Martyr for American freedom’ at memorial
At the memorial event for slain US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, President Donald Trump and his supporters celebrated the 31-year-old’s life using the language of religious fervor. “He’s a martyr now for American freedom,” Trump said of Kirk, who was killed on September 10 at a Utah university campus. Trump was the final […]
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