Misconduct: NJC suspends judges, reverses appointment

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judges, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, for one year without pay over acts of judicial misconduct. The decision was…

FG reiterates commitment to N1.5trn highway investment

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking infrastructure investment through long-term private concessions, with a focus on highway development. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating…

SON destroys fake goods in Lagos, vows consumer protection

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians through the public destruction of seized substandard products at…

UNIDO urges manufacturers to embrace sustainability

The National Programme Officer, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Reuben Bamidele, has called manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices to minimise ecological footprints and environmental impact. Bamidele made the…

Explosion rocks Borno: 8 dead, others injured in terrorist attack

No fewer than eight people have been killed and three others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists detonated in Gamboru Ngala Local Government…

Mastercard, UNHCR unveils $300m drive for refugee  empowerment in Africa

In a bold push to transform the future of displaced youth, the Mastercard Foundation and the United Nations Refugee Agency have unveiled a $300 million partnership to empower over 500,000…

FG, Shelter Afrique sign MoU to expand MOFI housing investment fund

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU, with Shelter Afrique Development Bank to strengthen Nigeria’s housing sector through the expansion of the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund.…

Customs intercept N921bn worth of sex drugs, contrabands at Apapa port

The Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted 11 containers loaded with unregistered sex enhancement drugs, expired food items, and other contraband worth N921 billion at Apapa Ports between January…

Workers Day: NLC, TUC demand urgent wage hike

As Nigeria marks the 2025 May Day celebration, state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have raised concerns over the deteriorating welfare of…

Shariah council names Bashir Umar as new president

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced its Vice President, Sheikh Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, as its new president. The announcement followed the death of its erstwhile…