By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has declared diaspora chapters of Nigerian political parties illegal and subsequently nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) party congress held in the United Kingdom. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had in a suit marked No: CV/187/2025 askedContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Legislative legacy is not measured by the number of motions, bills sponsored or oversight visits but by the courage displayed in addressing controversial and nationally important issues. Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Sen. Shehu Sani, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The family of Madam Evbu Eguasa has commended the Edo Government for intervening in her rehabilitation after she reportedly lived with mental health challenges for about 16 years. The family gave the commendation on Tuesday during a visit to the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The future and economic prosperity of Nigeria and Africa depends on addition of value to its abundant raw materials. Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), said this on Tuesday in Abuja. Ike-Muonso spoke during a courtesy visit by Malam AliContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has tasked African governments to build robust database systems useful for effective governance to accelerate the continent’s economic development. Its President, Mr Samaila Zubairu, made the call on Tuesday at the 2026 Pan-African Leadership Series held at the Lagos Business School (LBS)Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Igbo Heritage Renaissance Forum (IHRF) has called for stronger collaboration among the governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states to accelerate sustainable development across the South-East. The President of the forum, Prince Iwola Mba, made the call during the organisation’s Maiden Conference and PublicContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa following reported xenophobic attacks. The forum made the call in a statement on Tuesday after a visitContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has urged coordinated reforms to strengthen governance, improve institutions and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness. The institute made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while presenting its inaugural biannual Governance Health Check of the Nation report. The report is titled, “TrackingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) says it will expand its United Kingdom (UK) network, deepen trade facilitation and strengthen strategic partnerships to boost Nigeria-UK trade and investment. The President of the chamber, Mr Abimbola Olashore, disclosed this at the 47th Annual General Meeting of the NBCCContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, says the value of Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) approvals for imported goods and equipment rose to N34 trillion in 2025. The Senate Committee on Finance also threatened the heads of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the SmallContinue Reading
