Panic as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

Panic gripped passengers on Tuesday after a train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, overturning several carriages and disrupting the busy corridor. According to a report by Punch Online, the…

NLC rejects RMAFC pay review for political office holders

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected plans by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to raise the salaries of political office holders, describing the move as…

Agama stresses transparency, accountability for investor confidence

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has underscored the need for greater accountability and transparency as crucial to strengthening investor…

Navy dismantles Bayelsa illegal refinery, warns against oil theft

The Nigerian Navy has ramped up its fight against crude oil theft with the dismantling of a large illegal refining site in Bayelsa, warning that the menace poses a grave…

Sultan declares Monday as start of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared the sighting of the new moon, signalling the commencement…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N2trn July revenue

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.001 trillion as federation revenue for July 2025 among the Federal Government, States, and Local Government…

Japan names Kisarazu city as hometown for Nigerians

In a landmark move to deepen cultural ties and boost economic cooperation, the Japanese government has designated Kisarazu City as the official hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work…

RMAFC, NBET explore strategies for power sector stability

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has engaged the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) on ways to strengthen transparency and funding mechanisms in Nigeria’s…

RMAFC opens retreat on pay review for public officials in kano

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has begun a strategic retreat in Kano to review remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders. In…

NELFUND halts upkeep loans for students during holidays

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday has announced that upkeep loan disbursements will now be strictly aligned with each institution’s academic calendar.. NELFUND made this known in a…