Tinubu drops Sanda, drug offenders, others from clemency list

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of several controversial names, including convicted murderer Maryam Sanda, from the list of inmates earlier approved for presidential clemency. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga,…

PenCom, ICPC partner to enforce pension compliance

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have formalised a partnership to recover unremitted pension contributions and strengthen…

Edun: Economic reforms aimed at protecting poor, vulnerable

…outlines social protection as experts urge capital reformsBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s economic reforms are designed to ease current…

Dangote seeks $5bn Afreximbank funding for refinery expansion

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is seeking an additional $5 billion to expand operations at his Lagos-based refinery, according to Afreximbank’s new President, Dr. George Elombi. Elombi revealed the plan…

Pantami urges Islamic Banks to lead ethical digital finance drive

Former Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged Islamic financial institutions to take the lead in shaping the global digital economy through ethical…

Tinubu holds first talks with new Service Chiefs in Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in what signals the start of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security…

Kano Hisbah arrests 25 suspects for alleged same-sex marriage

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested an alleged same-sex marriage ceremony in the city, arresting 25 persons in connection with the event.… According to the Hisbah, the arrests were…

N’ Assembly approves creation of 6 new states

The National Assembly through Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has  approved the creation of new six additional states.… This was one of the…

Tinubu hails Nigeria’s delisting from FATF grey list

….Reaffirms commitment to financial transparency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing the move as a major milestone in…

Rice prices drop in Lagos as border imports flood markets

A surge in rice imports through Nigeria’s borders has driven down prices across major Lagos markets, offering relief to consumers but leaving traders worried about shrinking profits and market stability.…