The Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded its bond listings with an additional 910.3 million units of its existing February 2025 bonds on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. A statement by NGX on Monday disclosed that the supplementary listing included 305.36 million units of the 19.30 per cent FGN APR 2029 bond and 605.03 million units
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,149 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba State. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday in Jalingo, the state capital, while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public. Adeniyi said
Former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amuneke has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s precarious position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, stressing that victories in their upcoming clashes against Rwanda and Zimbabwe will not guarantee qualification. Nigeria’s national team, currently languishing in fifth place in Group C with just three points from four matches, faces
In a significant development amid the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly counseled Governor Siminalayi Fubara to take firm control of the situation. Suggestions include shutting down the State House of Assembly and declaring a state of emergency if required. During a private meeting at the Government House in
Club aims to secure long-term future of key player amid European interest Arsenal have initiated formal contract discussions with England international Bukayo Saka as the 23-year-old enters the final two years of his current deal, according to sources close to the club. The move underscores the Gunners’ determination to retain one of their most influential
Africa’s Road to North America Intensifies as Key Contenders Emerge With five matchdays completed in the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Africa’s race for a spot at the global showpiece is heating up. Nine group winners will secure direct qualification, while four best runners-up will enter a playoff round. Here’s a breakdown
Police Service Commission, PSC promoted 20 commissioners of police to the rank of Assistance Inspector General Of Police, AIG. According to a statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC, the promotion was announced on Monday, March 17th, 2025. The new AIGs include,Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, CP Fom, Force Headquarters; Olalolu Adebowale Adegbite,
Fountain University, Osogbo, an Islamic faith based university owned by the leading Socio-religious organization, NASFAT has announced a great feat achieved by its pioneer Nursing Students who graduated from the University in Nov., 2024. The students who sat for the Midwifery Professional Examinations (A qualifying exams for nursing students, assessing their knowledge, skills, and competencies
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not directly related to addressing the insecurity issues in the South East region. Soludo argued that criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, using Kanu’s name and the
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year plan aimed at strengthening its workforce and curriculum. The plan, which was launched at a recent ceremony, is designed to position the university as a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria and beyond. According to the Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi, the 25-year
