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International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced an equity investment of up to US$50m in Lagos Free Zone Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic zone.  This investment addresses critical infrastructure gaps, attracts local and global

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is again pushing for the creation of an electoral offence tribunal.  According to the INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu, the move becomes important owing to the backlog of electoral offence cases. Mahmood spoke in Abuja on Friday

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, who was recently dismissed for alleged electoral offenses, has expressed concerns about not being given a fair hearing before his removal. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, Ari claimed that he wrote

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday was before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court for the resumed hearing of his case. Kanu’s trial was stalled after Justice Nyako recused herself from the

The Supreme Court is set to hear two appeals filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the legality of the Local Government (LG) election conducted in Rivers State in 2024. The court is hearing the suit following the conclusion of the

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso met with the immediate past Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, at his Lagos residence. The duo met on Saturday amid calls for a credible opposition to sack President Bola Tinubu and

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared a personal anecdote about his leadership style during a meeting with Dayo Israel, the newly appointed board chairman of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former president recounted a moment when he had

The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples, which is set to take place on February 27. The initiative, aimed at supporting the less privileged in the state, is a fulfillment of a promise made

Gunmen have abducted a farmer and a labourer in the Oke Oge community, located in the Oba Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening while returning from the Akure Airport, raising

A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Muhammad Abdullahi, has raised concerns over the persistent impact of imported inflation on domestic price stability. His warning comes amid the Federal Government’s plan to import food items as

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to receiving and reintegrating Nigerian citizens affected by the deportation order issued by former United States President, Donald Trump. The government has also secured a facility in Lagos to provide mental health support for those

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer, and scriptwriter Nkem Owoh as he marks his 70th birthday. Recognizing his immense contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry, President Tinubu lauded the legendary thespian for his outstanding career,

PRESS STATEMENT REJOINDER JSS and SSS not Scrapped, Federal Government Proposes 12-Year Compulsory Education Within 6-3-3 System The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to misleading reports suggesting that the Federal Government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS)

A Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, Adam Imam Yusuf, has been arrested over the alleged diversion of more than ₦3 billion. Yusuf was arrested by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other