The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has successfully tracked and verified the execution of three borehole projects in Ondo State awarded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). ICPC Spokesperson, Okor Odey, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, noting that the projects were monitored…
There was palpable tension on Monday following a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident in a brief statement, assuring the public that emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene. According to FAAN, its firefighting unit is currently…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday commenced the sensitisation of clearing agents on the full automation of its Licences and Permits application processes, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business. Speaking during the sensitisation programme in Lagos, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Tariff &…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for sweeping reforms at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), urging the restoration of its law programme and deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic system. Obasanjo made the call in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when he received the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Uduma Uduma,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has endorsed the recent Executive Order signed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu directing that oilExecutive order: Tinubu direct oil, gas revenue remittance to federation account and gas revenues be paid directly into the Federation Account. The Commission described the directive as a landmark decision that…
By Adeyemi David The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, N432bn corruption probe: El-Rufai remains in EFCC custody on February 25 over alleged cybercrime offences and breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court fixed the date for the arraignment after the Chief…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Moses Adewole, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration through a series of courtesy visits to key security and regulatory agencies in Oyo State. The visits, held between February 17 and 19, 2026, were aimed at…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Government has extended its free eye screening, corrective lenses and comprehensive health checks to officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos Strategic Command, in appreciation of the agency’s collaboration during the recently concluded Drivers’ Care Initiative. The gesture follows the successful completion of the first phase…
How “Sex for Cash” thrives among tertiary institutions By Adeyemi David About 80 per cent of female students in many tertiary institutions across Nigeria are reportedly involved in “sex for cash” practices as they struggle to cope with rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and dwindling family support. Findings by BusinessPointer reveal that some students…
By Adeyemi David The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed no fewer than 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The affected warehouses, located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road and behind Bida Modern…
