Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its yields on Treasury Bills at its latest primary market auction as investor demand surged to more than three times the amount offered. The auction, conducted through the Debt Management Office, offered ₦700 billion across three maturities. The CBN allotted ₦1.243 trillion...
By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Monday as renewed buying interest in key stocks lifted investors’ wealth by ₦514.97 billion, reversing part of the losses recorded in recent sessions. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation rose by 0.33 per cent to ₦156.11 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI)...
Federal Government has approved new reimbursable imprest limits for officials across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen financial discipline, accountability and prudent management of public resources. The new thresholds are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant signed by the Minister of Finance...
Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned a self-styled native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, for an alleged contract scam to the tune of N1,098,961,500 (One Billion, Ninety Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand, Five Hundred Naira Only)....
A Somali football referee celebrated as one of Africa’s finest match officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite travelling with a diplomatic passport ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was stopped by immigration authorities...
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The regulatory and digital infrastructure pillars of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Digital Realty, and IHS Nigeria, have rallied robust support for the upcoming 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and its prestigious industry awards. The...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s security personnel for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices in the ongoing battle against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country. In a message addressed to troops and other frontline security operatives, the President commended members of...
Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Head, Information and Public...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the President of Madagascar, Col. Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. With them is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, June 8, 2026, arraigned the duo of Olivia Dike and Azeez Muniru Siyanbola for an alleged N560,000,000,00( Five Hundred and Sixty Million Naira ) theft before Justice R.O. Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday June 8, 2026 sought to re-arraign the trio of Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Mamud Alhaji Abubakar and Igba Ityoakura Joseph before Justice Muhammed Zubairu of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Jikwoyi, Abuja for fraud. The first defendant, El-Nafaty is the Director,...
Ten African countries have booked their places at the 202 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic campaign for the continent on football’s biggest stage. The tournament, scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The short event took place at the Presidential Villa in the presence of the ministers’ spouses and senior government...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State. The corporation, in a statement issued on Monday, also confirmed the death of 3 persons. It said rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated while all...
Diaspora group hails Nigerians’ resilience, commends Wike’s support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda
Diaspora group hails Nigerians’ resilience, commends Wike’s support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda
A vibrant coalition of Nigerian diaspora professionals, The Future Platform, has commended the resilience and determination of Nigerians who continue to champion good governance, national stability, and democratic progress despite prevailing challenges. In a statement jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Sir Austine Dafe, and Secretary, Mr. Afolabi Adeusi,...
Students of Ahmadu Bello University have brought honour to Nigeria after clinching three grand prizes at the 10th Huawei ICT Skills Competition Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China. The competition, which took place from June 2 to 5, 2026, attracted 177 teams from 40 countries competing in the network,...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a skills-driven economy, declaring that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains central to unlocking national productivity, industrial growth and sustainable job creation for millions of young Nigerians. Speaking at the National TVET Conference 2026 in Lagos, the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago during a violent raid on the town. Speaking in Pulka on Monday, Governor Zulum confirmed that...
By LEMMY UGHEGBE, Ph.D. When Nigerians think about national security, they think about soldiers. They think about troops advancing through difficult terrain, fighter jets pounding enemy positions and dramatic gun battles. What they rarely think about is intelligence. Yet intelligence is where victory usually begins. Before the arrest comes...
ABUJA – Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Professor Okey Ikechukwu, has emphasized the crucial role of the media in safeguarding national security, saying journalists must balance the public’s right to information with the responsibility to protect sensitive information that could endanger the country. Speaking during an interactive session...