By David Oluwatosin A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that he handled foreign exchange transactions worth ₦1.425 billion on behalf of Abba Adaudu between December 2021 and February 2022. The witness, a bureau de change operator,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has said it will transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks, as efforts intensify to advance police reforms and establish state police in Nigeria. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while…
By David Oluwatosin The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s position on the timing of a new national minimum wage review, insisting that negotiations should begin immediately as its 14-day ultimatum over workers’ economic demands continues. The Congress also renewed its demands for a reduction in petrol prices, implementation of previously agreed…
By Seun Ibiyemi British Airways has pledged professional training and technical support for the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Training Institute as both organisations move to strengthen their partnership and improve standards in Nigeria’s travel industry. The commitment was made on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when NANTA’s National Executive Council, led by its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has said it will pursue appropriate legal options following the reported judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a suit filed by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL) against the institute and other defendants. The institute disclosed this in…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria will on Friday, October 16, 2026, commemorate World Maritime Day with a renewed call for effective policy implementation, stronger regulation and collaboration to unlock the country’s vast Blue Economy potential. The event, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” will bring together key stakeholders across the maritime industry to discuss…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for further monetary easing and urgent reforms to reduce food, energy and transportation costs following a decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 14.63 per cent in September 2026. The latest inflation figure represents a 76-basis-point decline from 15.39 per cent…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 17.7-megawatt (MW) interconnected mini-grid in Ibadan, Oyo State, targeting at least 20 hours of daily electricity supply to five communities along the Iwo Road axis. The project, developed by Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited, is being implemented through the Rural Electrification…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has called for stronger cooperation among Customs commands in the zone to improve operational coordination, combat smuggling and protect government revenue. Nadaniya made the call during a familiarisation tour of key Customs…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out fully automated voter accreditation and election result collation in the 2027 general elections, insisting that human oversight and accountability will remain central to the electoral process. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the…
