Ogunjimi seeks UK ICAN partnership on treasury academy

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shemeldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has solicited professional collaboration and support from the United Kingdom District of the Institute of Chartered Accountants…

Shettima declares Nigeria open for confident investment

….Tasks stakeholders on concrete MoUs, set timelines at Bauchi Investment Summit 2025 The Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria has moved past its phase of economic instability, assuring…

Policy clash: Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills

President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign two National Assembly bills, citing potential conflicts with existing fiscal and legal frameworks. In separate letters to lawmakers, read by Senate President Godswill…

Tinubu orders review of 2026 Hajj fares

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to review and cut down the recently announced 2026 Hajj fares to make the pilgrimage more affordable for…

Shettima urges protection for Dangote’s $20bn refinery

….The $20 billion Dangote Refinery is a national asset. Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to protect and respect the investments of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing…

BA diverts to Spain after Nigerian ex-Air Chief dies mid-flight

A British Airways flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona in the early hours of Monday after a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal reportedly died mid-air, prompting a…

Army arrests 16 officers over misconduct

As part of efforts to uphold professionalism and discipline within its ranks, the Nigerian Army has arrested 16 officers accused of misconduct and violation of service rules. Director of Defence…

Kano set to vaccinate 7.8m children in landmark campaign

Kano State is set to roll out one of West Africa’s largest immunization campaigns in October, with over 7.8 million children between 9 months and 14 years expected to receive…

APC knocks Jonathan’s return bid, cites poor legacy

Nigerians won’t forget his poor record, says APC As the 2027 race gradually heats up, driven by what the APC describes as the opposition’s desperation against President Bola Tinubu’s economic…

PenCom, TUC to deepen partnership on pension compliance

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has pledged closer collaboration with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension administration and improve compliance with the Contributory…