By Seun Ibiyemi The independent committee of inquiry investigating the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced its investigation. The committee was inaugurated by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths. In a statement issued…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government while congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the celebration…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe, assuring Nigerians that he is healthy and ready to resume his official duties. Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Tuesday evening from Paris, where he spent the latter part of his working vacation. Speaking to journalists upon arrival,…
…Calls for reforms in power, security, logistics, agriculture, skills, industrial competitiveness By Seun Ibiyemi As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government and other tiers of government to shift the focus of economic policy from macroeconomic stabilisation to productivity, job creation…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased investment in telecommunications infrastructure as Nigeria’s rapidly growing data consumption puts additional pressure on networks and digital infrastructure. NCC Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call on Tuesday at the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum organised by the commission in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has challenged commercial banks to translate the N4.65 trillion raised through the banking sector recapitalisation programme into increased lending to productive sectors of the economy. The CBN Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Dr Muhammad Abdullahi, gave the charge on Tuesday at the 38th Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with security chiefs in the state to review ongoing operations and strengthen the state’s security arrangements ahead of the end-of-year festivities and other major activities. The meeting, held on Tuesday at the State House, Marina, focused on the current security situation in Lagos and measures…
Nigerians on social media have expressed disappointment and frustration following the Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match on Tuesday. The match was played at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium in Bissau, where the hosts secured a convincing victory over Nigeria. Franculino Djú opened the…
…warns against abandoned projects By David Oluwatosin The Senate has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriations Act from September 30 to December 31, 2026, giving Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) an additional three months to complete eligible projects. The extension was approved on Tuesday following the passage of the…
…pledges tougher revenue integrity, faster cargo clearance …Apapa recorded N323bn monthly collection in July, N28.1bn single-day haul in August By Seun Ibiyemi The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has welcomed Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu as its 33rd Customs Area Controller (CAC), with the new Controller pledging to sustain the Command’s revenue growth,…
