Former UNILORIN VC, Prof. Ambali dies at 68

The University of Ilorin community has been thrown into mourning following the death of its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, who died at the age of 68. The renowned veterinary…

From Survival to Habit: The Growing Culture of Street Begging in Kano

By Ibn Usman Abubakar Siddiq “They do not beg people persistently.” — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:273 Young men who should be building businesses, learning trades, or shaping their futures now spend…

Kebbi farmers trapped as Bandits demand ₦40m access fee to farmlands

Residents of several farming communities in Bena District, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, are reportedly living in fear after armed groups allegedly imposed a ₦40 million levy on…

Oyedele joins African leaders, investors at LSE event

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, joined African leaders, global investors, and top financial executives at the London Stock Exchange (LSE)…

Gunmen abduct seven Polytechnic students in Zamfara

Fresh concerns over insecurity have emerged in Zamfara State following the abduction of seven students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda by suspected gunmen who reportedly invaded their residence in…

DataPro: Credit ratings, Liquidity drive growth in Nigeria’s commercial paper market

Credit ratings, strong market liquidity and rising investor confidence are driving the expansion of Nigeria’s Commercial Paper market, according to a new assessment by DataPro, which says the segment is…

NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians of a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records. This was disclosed…

Insurance key to economic growth, investor confidence — NAICOM

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has stressed the importance of insurance in driving economic growth, protecting businesses and boosting investor confidence, describing insurance awareness as essential for…

NEMA lists 178 kano communities at flood risk in 2026

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 178 communities across 28 local government areas of Kano State as being at moderate risk of flooding during the 2026 rainy season.…

NAICOM promotes Policyholders’ protection fund in Abia

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has intensified efforts to strengthen consumer confidence in Nigeria’s insurance industry with the rollout of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), a…