Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
Nigeria’s quest to close critical manpower gaps in procurement, environmental and social standards has received a major boost as the World Bank has given a strong nod to the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project, rating its performance satisfactory and approving additional financing to sustain its momentum. Backed by the Federal Government... Read More
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify efforts towards delivering free, fair and credible elections that truly reflect the will of the Nigerian people. Senator Lalong made the call when the Committee held its maiden engagement with the newly... Read More
Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has bagged the Most Outstanding Grassroots Legislator Award for 2025 from BEN TV London . A delegation led by Michael Patrick presented the award, recognizing Hon. Ogah’s impactful work in healthcare, education, and local governance. These initiatives have significantly contributed to the development of his constituency, making... Read More
Five years after taking legal action, a group of foreign-trained doctors has won a significant appeal against the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, highlighting questions about fairness and transparency in the country’s medical certification system. The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Adewale v. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2025... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits on Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state, disclosing that four of the assailants were neutralised by local hunters during a fierce gun battle. Speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the Commissioner for... Read More
Nigeria’s fintech success stories are often told through valuations and awards. Yet behind many of the most impactful innovations lies a quieter but more consequential narrative—one of sacrifice, resilience, and the deliberate decision to see opportunity where others see difficulty. Nibox, winner of the .ng Fintech Company of the Year 2025, exemplifies this journey. Founded... Read More
When Nigerian airline operators say that up to 60% of an airfare goes to government charges, they are not exaggerating. Industry leaders, from major airlines, including chairmen of major airline companies in the country, have repeatedly drawn attention to this structural imbalance. Yet public debate continues to focus narrowly on airline pricing, even prompting the... Read More
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration passes the two-year mark, a review against his Renewed Hope manifesto shows a pattern of deliberate implementation, with several landmark promises already delivered and foundations laid for long-term national renewal. The administration moved swiftly on its core economic agenda, taking difficult but decisive steps to remove the fuel subsidy... Read More
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its unprecedented ₦100 billion annual education scholarship initiative, a decade-long commitment that will support more than 1.3 million Nigerian students across secondary and tertiary institutions. NELFUND in a statement made available to journalists by its Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi... Read More
Nigeria — 12 December 2025: The State Police Command of Anambra has activated an intensified security framework for the upcoming Yuletide season, following a strategic lecture convened by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, at the Command Headquarters in Awka. Addressing Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical unit heads, CP... Read More