By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, leading to the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. The development was disclosed in a memo signed…
By Seun Ibiyemi Members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have applauded the ongoing transformation within the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), describing it as a significant step toward revitalising the nation’s transport infrastructure. The commendation was made on Monday aboard an Abuja–Kaduna train, as NIPR members travelled to Kaduna for the Institute’s Annual…
By Seun Ibiyemi Operatives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have foiled a suspected vehicle theft and illegal repainting operation, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old woman, Azeez Khadijat. According to a statement issued by the Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said there is still room for members who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return, as the party moves to strengthen internal unity. Wike, a prominent leader of the PDP, made the call on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC)…
By Seun Ibiyemi FirstBank of Nigeria has confirmed its sponsorship of the Global Trade Review West Africa 2026 conference scheduled to hold on Wednesday and Thursday in Lagos. The event, set to take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, will bring together key stakeholders across West Africa’s trade and finance ecosystem. Organisers expect over 450…
The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a positive note, with investors gaining N609 billion as bullish sentiment in banking stocks drove overall performance. Market capitalisation rose by 0.44 per cent to N140.435 trillion from N139.826 trillion, while the All-Share Index advanced by 946.27 points, or 0.44 per cent, to close at 218,113.84 from…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening consumer protection and combating fraud across Nigeria’s telecommunications and financial sectors. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by NCC spokesperson, Nnenna Ukoha. According to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving operational effectiveness, internal oversight, and discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Office at Force Headquarters, Abuja,…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The approval, announced in a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, includes a special take-off grant…
By Seun Ibiyemi NNPC Limited, through its Research, Technology, and Innovation Division (NNPC RTI), is hosting the 3rd Meeting of the APPO Forum for R&D Directors, bringing together research leaders from member countries of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization. The meeting, scheduled for April 20 to 23, 2026, is being held at the PTDF Towers…
