Ibadan, Nigeria, July 25, 2025 – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled an ambitious masterplan aimed at transforming the state’s tourism landscape through the establishment of a new tourism hub designed to attract global visitors and drive sustainable economic growth. Speaking during the official presentation at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, Governor
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – A self-acclaimed Nigeria Customs Service officer has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding multiple victims of a combined sum of N34 million under the guise of facilitating non-existent auctioned goods. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which brought the suspect to court, identified
Lagos, July 25, 2025 — In a groundbreaking move within the Nigerian telecom industry, digital solutions giant Globacom has launched a Device Protection service for its subscribers, marking the first of its kind in the country. The new service, introduced in partnership with technology protection firm Cubecover, aims to safeguard customers’ mobile devices against theft,
Abuja, Nigeria, July 25, 2025 – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed that Nigeria accounts for a staggering 40 percent of the estimated 500 million illegal small arms and light weapons circulating within the West African sub-region. General Musa made this disclosure during a high-level strategic dialogue on national security
Lagos, Nigeria, July 25, 2025 – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the major sectors driving Nigeria’s economy amid ongoing fiscal reforms and policy adjustments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to the report, the agricultural sector maintained its
Abuja, Nigeria, July 25, 2025 – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stern warning to state governments considering independent reductions in electricity tariffs, stating that such states must be ready to fully shoulder the financial burden of any resulting subsidy. This position was made clear following reports that some state governments were
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay ₦10 million in damages to two #EndSARS protesters, citing a gross violation of their fundamental human rights during the 2020 demonstrations. The judgment, delivered by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon, followed a suit filed by the plaintiffs, Ifeanyi
Abuja, July 25, 2025 The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has been honoured at the United Kingdom Parliament for his exceptional role in propelling Africa’s industrial innovation and technology-driven development. The prestigious recognition was conferred during a special session
July 25, 2025 Qatar Airways has announced a groundbreaking partnership with legendary composer Hans Zimmer to craft a new sonic identity for the airline, marking a bold fusion of aviation and orchestral artistry. The collaboration features a signature symphonic sound designed to enhance Qatar Airways’ brand experience across its global platforms, from in-flight ambience to
July 25, 2025 Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Seme Border Command have intercepted five trucks conveying smuggled foreign parboiled rice with a total duty-paid value of N919.5 million. The seizure, which occurred during a recent operation by the anti-smuggling unit of the command, highlights renewed efforts by the Federal Government to
