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
By Usman Aliyu Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has announced that residents and businesses in parts of Benin City will experience daily electricity outages for more than one month starting Friday due to planned transmission maintenance. In a public notice, BEDC said the disruption would enableContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Simon Ortuanya, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), says Nigeria targets 2.5 billion dollars in high-integrity carbon credit investments by 2030, with its carbon market now established. Ortuanya disclosed this at the Stakeholders` Validation Workshop on Potential and Challenges of Voluntary Carbon MarketContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Command and Control Centre says it has strengthened coordination among first responders to achieve rapid response to incidents across the state. The General Manager of the centre, Mr Femi Giwa, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.Continue Reading
The Executive Board of the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) has appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Uduma Uduma, as 1st Vice-President.
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By Mohammed Baba Busu Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to rededicate themselves to the worship of God and to remain steadfast in faith during the Holy month of Ramadan. The royal father made theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dame Julie Okah-Donli, former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has congratulated Pastor Peter Akpe on his confirmation as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpe was confirmed on Feb. 24 following his nominationContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State chapter, on Tuesday called for peace and unity within the fold to enable it advance the cause of the group. The Acting President of the group, Chief Linus Igbudu, made the call while addressing newsmen in Lagos. Ọhanaeze Ndigbo is an IgboContinue Reading
