Northern states have intensified voter mobilisation drives as the South continues to dominate online pre-registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Figures […]
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Economy
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Lagos’ Selection as Host of 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the nomination of Lagos as Nigeria’s host city for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) as a […]
Parents Decry Rising School Costs as Jigawa Resumes September 8
As public and private schools in Jigawa State prepare to resume for the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, September 8, parents across the state are […]
Abia Govt Sacks Six Justice Ministry Officers Over Payroll Fraud
UMUAHIA, Abia State — The Abia State Government has dismissed six senior officers of the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit and administrative inquiry […]
Onne Customs Generates N859bn, Seizes Contraband Worth N200bn in 15 Months
Rifles, ammunition, fake drugs and codeine cough syrups among major seizures under Babandede’s leadership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, […]
FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory for Banking, Business Transactions from 2026
New Tax Administration Act requires all taxable persons, MDAs, and foreign suppliers to register The Federal Government has made it compulsory for all taxable Nigerians […]
FirstBank Digital Platforms Suffer Temporary Downtime, Customers Face Transaction Delays
FirstBank has announced a temporary disruption to its major digital banking channels, leaving some customers unable to complete transactions. In a notice issued on Thursday, […]
Nigeria’s Loan Apps Turn ‘Quick Fix’ Into Nightmare for Cash-Strapped Citizens
Desperate for N30,000 (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app that promised fast cash. Within minutes, the money arrived—burdened with a 21.6% interest […]
Unions Decry ‘Slave Camp’ Factories, Rising Casualisation at 33rd Industrial Relations Seminar
At the 33rd Annual Industrial Relations Seminar of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE), labour leaders raised alarm […]
Nigeria’s N3.5trn Education Budget Falls Short: Teachers’ Pay Gap Threatens Future of Learning
A new report has revealed that Nigeria’s 2025 education budget leaves a gaping hole in teachers’ welfare, warning of severe consequences for the quality of […]