By Victor Adeoti Prof. Olumide Ekanade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s fiscal federalism to empower federating units and geo-political zones to generate their own resources and drive economic growth. Ekanade, a Professor of Economic and Social History, made the call while delivering theContinue Reading
The Lagos State Command and Control Centre says it received more than 12 million nuisance calls in 2025, raising concerns over the misuse of toll-free emergency lines in the state.
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By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured Kwara residents of its commitment to restoring peace and tackling insecurity across the state. The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a stakeholders’ meeting. Essiet said PresidentContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Chuks Akamadu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable, says the roundtable is designed to create strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s economic diversification as a pathway to strengthening national security. Akamadu, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said Sen. George Akume, the Secretary toContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Some elders from Benue State have urged the Federal Government to instill peace by declaring a state of emergency in Sankera, Benue State following recent violence in the area. Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, President, African Leadership Institute, Dayton, Ohio, United States, made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Transporters For Tinubu 2027 Support Group on Thursday conducted eye screenings and drug sensitisation for transport operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its National Coordinator, Mr Segun Obayendo, who spoke at the opening of the programme at the Jabi Park in Abuja, said the initiativeContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) A Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on the peaceful conduct of Feb.21 FCT elections. The coalition described the exercise, especially in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as peaceful, credible andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the protection of press freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the institute urgedContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some debt recovery agents of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) say secrecy and connivance by some defunct banks’ officials are hampering debt recovery processes of failed banks. Some of the agents spoke at the NDIC Sensitisation Seminar for the Corporation’s Debt Recovery Agents in AbujaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it uncovered patterns of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season. Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mr Tunji Bello, disclosed this in an interim report released on Thursday by the agency’s Department ofContinue Reading
