FG, World Customs train MAN, NACCIMA on AfCFTA Rule of Origin

The Federal Government has conducted an Advanced Workshop on AfCFTA Rules of Origin for key trade-facilitating agencies and the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria to ensure they maximize the benefits…

Afriland towers inferno: FIRS, United Capital mourn 10 staff

Nigeria’s corporate community has been thrown into mourning after Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos, claimed the lives of 10 professionals from two major institutions, the Federal Inland…

Saudi, Pakistan ink defense pact as Gulf confidence in U.S. wavers

Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan on Wednesday sealed a landmark mutual defense pact, deepening a decades-old alliance at a time of rising regional instability. The agreement follows Israel’s strike on…

Amaewhule leads Rivers assembly back after six-month break

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reconvened after a six-month suspension imposed during the state of emergency. The assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, resumed sittings on Thursday at…

Nigeria sets new record as FAAC shares N2.22trn in August

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared an unprecedented N2.225 trillion among the three tiers of government and statutory recipients for August 2025, setting a new record in revenue…

DSS sues Sowore, Meta, X over posts criticising Tinubu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken activist Omoyele Sowore and tech giants Meta and X Corp to court, accusing them of spreading posts it described as “defamatory and…

NNPC boss urges Africa to fast-track energy transition amid global shift

Nigeria has called on African nations to close ranks and accelerate efforts toward energy security as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Speaking at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’…

Nigerin’s inflation eases to 20.12% in August – NBS

Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed further in August 2025, dipping to 20.12 percent from 21.88 percent in July, according to new figures released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).…

Gov Bago moves to regulate sermons in Niger

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has said that preachers in the state must first submit their sermons for approval before relaying to their congregation. Governor Bago made this statement on…

FG warns of imminent flooding in 11 states, advises evacuation

The Federal Government on Sunday warned that 32 locations across 11 states may encounter heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between 14 and 18 September 2025.… The flood prediction,…