Nigeria launches national single window on March 27
Nigeria will launch the highly anticipated National Single Window (NSW) platform on March 27, a move described by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as a “monumental” step in transforming the country’s trade ecosystem. He disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, Abuja, attended by ministers, agency heads, […]
Tinubu renews the appointment of NIPSS DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The appointment is for a final term of four years. President Muhammadu Buhari initially appointed Omotayo in November 2021. The Senate confirmed the appointment in […]
Tax reforms will improve citizens’ lives, Shettima declares
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. He noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods, […]
Yelwata massacre: Trial of suspected terrorists stalled again
The trial of nine suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked Yelwata community in Benue on June 13, 2025, could not go on, on Wednesday, for the second time at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Authorities said no fewer than 150 people were killed in the attack. The matter, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, was stalled […]
Disu raises panel on state police
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-man Committee on the implementation of State Police. Inaugurating the Committee on Wednesday in Abuja, Disu said the committee had one month to submit its report. He said the task before the committee was both significant and timely as it spoke directly to […]
Nigeria, 60 others endorse standards for AI-generated imagery
Nigeria has joined over 60 global regulators to establish stringent standards for AI-generated imagery, aiming to curb deepfakes and non-consensual content. This is contained in a statement by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the joint initiative was coordinated by […]
Police raid criminal hideouts in Enugu, arrest four
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested and detained four male suspects, recovered stolen cellphones and suspected illicit substances in separate raid operations carried out within the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Wednesday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the command had sustained its […]
Man kills older brother for “shooting him” in a dream, Police declare
A 43-year-old man is in police net after he allegedly killed his older brother, Mustapha Amidu for “shooting him” in a dream. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the Oyo State Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Wednesday in Ibadan. “The tragic incident was reported at the Ago-Amodu […]
Accord party begins e-registration of members
The Accord Party, says it has commenced a nationwide e-registration and revalidation of its members. A statement by its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem on Wednesday in Abuja said that the e-registration started on Tuesday. He said that the membership e-registration was in accordance with the new Electoral Act which provides for a digital membership […]
Lagos APC dismisses report of emergency recall of officials
The APC in Lagos State has dismissed reports alleging that its State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, ordered the recall of all Secretary to the Local Governments (SLGs) and supervisors to the party secretariat. The party described the report as false and misleading. The Lagos APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Wednesday […]
