By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, May 18, 2026, secured a final forfeiture order for a Hawker private jet (125/800XP, serial number 258553, registration number 5N-AMK) over its alleged link to fraud, corruption, and money laundering tied to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cleared Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, producers of BON Bread, following an investigation into claims of unusually extended shelf-life of the product. The probe was triggered after a social media complaint on April 13, 2026, alleging that a loaf…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says Nigeria’s infrastructure spending under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached its highest level in 25 years, with capital allocations projected at about $23 billion in the 2026 national budget. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think-tank…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance during the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University. The conference, themed “Disruptive Technology:…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved and classified a total of 304 films between January and April 2026, reflecting continued growth in Nigeria’s film industry and reinforcing the agency’s commitment to effective regulation of the sector. The figure represents an increase from the 267 films classified within the…
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday defended his call for the nationalisation of MTN Group and other South African-owned businesses operating in Nigeria, insisting that the protection of Nigerian lives should take precedence over foreign investment concerns. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Oshiomhole argued that Nigeria should adopt tougher economic measures…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Government has said it is making significant progress in the development of road, rail and water transportation infrastructure as part of efforts to build an integrated and efficient mobility system across the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 Ministerial Press…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently direct a full investigation into the alleged disappearance or diversion of ₦26.9 billion from the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), warning that failure to act could undermine public trust and Nigeria’s digital inclusion agenda. In a…
By Seun Ibiyemi Organisers of the upcoming Itori Trade Fair Season 3 have announced plans to bring together business owners, buyers, and emerging brands in what is expected to be one of the region’s biggest commercial networking events. The fair, organised by Nasiru Mariam Abiola, popularly known as Only One Lara, is aimed at creating…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to combating illicit financial flows and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), held at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The engagement, held on Monday, 4 May 2026, formed part of the Service’s first-quarter…
