PZ Cussons drops plan to quit Africa, unveils growth strategy
PZ Cussons has said it has opted to retain its Africa operations and unveiled fresh expansion plans driven by renewed growth momentum in its key markets of Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. This followed the conclusion of a strategic review, outlining an ambitious plan to strengthen the company’s presence across key markets on the continent. The […]
Tinubu submits 2026-2028 MTEF to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the submission is in line with the regular legislative procedure that precedes the presentation of the annual budget, setting the fiscal parameters […]
Police dock three farmers over alleged killing of 33 cows
The police on Thursday docked three farmers in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over alleged killing of 33 cows at the herders’ settlement. The three farmers — Rashidi Kareem; 60, Dele Julius; 41 and Musa Rasaki; 65, all of Kunbi Village, Akinyele, Ibadan, are charged with conspiracy and unlawful killing of cows. The Prosecuting […]
Nigeria, Niger agree on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination
The Federal Government and the Republic of Niger have reached agreement on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination and enhanced cross-border engagement. Mrs Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, National Boundary Commission (NBC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. She stated that the agreement was reached at the end of a […]
Sanwo-Olu seeks stronger collaboration for safer Lagos
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said safeguarding lives and property in Lagos requires a shared responsibility between government and citizens, stressing the need to strengthen partnerships to tackle emerging security challenges. He said this at the 19th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security with the governor, organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) […]
NSCDC arrests six suspected illegal miners in Edo
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested six suspected illegal miners in the state. Mr Saidi Akintayo, State Commandant of the corps, disclosed this on Thursday during a news conference in Benin. According to him, the suspects were arrested at various mining locations in the state. […]
Police apprehend 13 over mob attack on officer, debunk claims
The Police Command in Lagos State has refuted claims circulating on social media that a police inspector seen in a viral video being beaten by a mob, was caught in the act of stealing. The viral video which began circulating on Wednesday, showed the officer on uniform seated on the ground and bleeding from the […]
Nasarawa gets new Police Commissioner
The Nasarawa State Police Command has said CP Umar Ahmed-Chuso has assumed duty as the 30th Commissioner of Police in the state. Ahmed-Chuso takes over from CP Shetima Mohammed, who has been redeployed to the Police Staff College, Jos, as Deputy Commandant by the Inspector-General of Police. SP Rahman Nansel, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, […]
Acquisition of Saipem by Marconi a milestone for Nigeria content, says NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has described the recent acquisition of Saipem, an Italian oil servicing firm by Marconi NG EPC, as a major boost to the Nigerian Content drive. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in May 2025, a consortium of Nigerian investors acquired Saipem from its former owners […]
IHRD 2025: CAPPA Bemoans Deteriorating Rights Protection in Nigeria, Calls for End to Impunity
As the world marks International Human Rights Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has decried the deteriorating state of human-rights protection in Nigeria, blaming systemic governance failures for depriving many Nigerians of the dignity, security, and rights to which they are entitled by virtue of their humanity and citizenship. In a statement to mark […]
