FG to Engage Retired Military Officers in Community Policing Initiative
The federal government has announced plans to involve retired military officers in community policing to reclaim areas previously controlled by terrorists and bandits. The initiative, titled the “Reclaiming the Ungoverned…
FRC Moves to Include Islamic Finance in National Financial Reporting
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced plans to integrate Islamic finance services into the country’s national financial reporting framework. The move involves adopting standards issued by the…
Tinubu Endorses Media Tax Relief, VAT Exemption to Support Press Sector
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed proposals by the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) aimed at rescuing the nation’s distressed media sector. Speaking at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference…
After Abuja Face-Off, Defence Minister Vows Protection for Officers Acting Within the Law
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to safeguarding military officers performing their lawful duties, following the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal…
Developers Blame Population Growth, Policy Gaps for Rising Housing Costs in Nigeria
Housing experts have attributed the rising cost of homes in Nigeria to rapid population growth, limited access to land, and weak government policies that fail to support affordable housing…
Enugu State Launches Digital Survey System to Curb Land Grabbing
The Enugu State Government has unveiled a new digital survey management system aimed at curbing land grabbing, fraudulent transactions, and illegal land allocations across the state. The initiative was…
AfDB Confirms N1.45bn Compensation to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Residents
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has verified the payment of N1.45 billion to 195 residents affected by the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) project in Ekiti State. The compensation, approved…
Why Senegal’s Eurobond Yield Surged to 20%
Senegal is grappling with a sharp financial crisis, as its Eurobond yields soared to 21.79 percent for the March 2038 issuance, up from 19.48 percent, signaling rising investor concern…
Military Veterans Slam Wike Over Verbal Clash With Naval Officer, Demand Public Apology
A coalition of Nigerian military veterans has faulted the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a recent confrontation with a naval officer in…
Wike Blocked by Naval Officers Over Alleged Illegal Development in Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, was reportedly blocked by naval officers during an inspection of a site allegedly involved in illegal construction in Gaduwa District, Abuja. The officers,…