FRSC investigating illegal street racing in Abuja – Official
2026-03-02
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Injustice, lack of accountability fuelling Nigeria’s insecurity — Experts
2026-03-02
By Suleiman Shehu Security experts have identified injustice and lack of accountability as some of the factors contributing to insecurity in Nigeria. The security experts stated this at the annual Ramadan lecture organised by the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Oyo State Branch, in Ibadan. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
Alleged forgery: Absence of EFAB Properties Ltd CEO stalls arraignment
2026-03-02
By Joy Kaka The arraignment of the Chief Executive Officer of EFAB Properties Limited, Fabian Nwaora, for alleged forgery was on Monday stalled due to his absence in an Abuja High Court. The Inspector-General of Police charged Nwaora with seven counts bordering on forgery. The defence counsel, Ezekiel Egbo, toldContinue Reading
Ex-NDLEA DCG urges total withdrawal of police protection for VIPs
2026-03-02
By Monday Ijeh Mr Sule Momodu, former Deputy Commander-General (DCG) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for full enforcement of withdrawal of police protection from VIPs. Momodu told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that the order by President Bola Tinubu to withdraw police protection from VIPsContinue Reading
FG allocates N4bn each to 12 universities for engineering upgrades
2026-03-02
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected engineering and technology universities to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday at the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) SpecialContinue Reading
NELFUND extends student loan application deadline over surge in demand
2026-03-02
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian StudentLoan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal following a surge in nationwide interest. This is contained in a statement issued by the Fund’s Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, in Abuja on Monday Oluwatuyi quoted the Managing Director/Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
LOTUS Bank, Heckerbella unveil smart identity, digital payment card in UNILAG
2026-03-02
By Kadiri Abdulrahman LOTUS Bank, in strategic partnership with Heckerbella, has unveiled the Smart ID Project at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Managing Director of LOTUS Bank, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal said ”the initiative brings in a new identification system that combines campus ID and secure debit card featuresContinue Reading
Indigenous operators offer pathway to sustaining oil output – CEO
2026-03-02
By Yusuf Yunus AMNI International Petroleum Development Company says the mobilisation of a drilling rig to the Okoro Field offshore Akwa Ibom underscores the growing role of indigenous operators in stabilising Nigeria’s crude oil production and strengthening long-term energy security. The company’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Tunde Afolabi, saidContinue Reading
40,000 maize, soybean farmers to receive climate-smart training in Niger
2026-03-02
By Rita Iliya No fewer than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger, are expected to receive advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed this during a Training of Trainers for Extension Agents and selected Community-Based AdvisorsContinue Reading
CBAAC, Ogidi Studios rally creatives to reshape early childhood narrative
2026-03-02
By Joan Odafe The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) and Ogidi Studios have called on Nigeria’s creative industry to spearhead a shift in early childhood development norms. The organisations made the call at a news conference to unveil the ‘Creative Industries Coalition for Early Childhood Development’,Continue Reading
