September 1, 2025

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Over 30 Foreign Defence Advisers and Attachés Participate in 2025 Q2 Security Briefings in Abuja

Abuja — More than 30 foreign defence advisers and military attachés from various countries attended the 2025 second-quarter security briefings held in Abuja, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to regional and international security cooperation. The briefing, organized by the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, provided a platform for sharing critical updates on the country’s security landscape, including ongoing

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Honouring Icons: SWAN Hosts Memorial Lecture in Tribute to Olakunri and Kuforiji-Olubi

The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) has held a solemn yet inspiring memorial lecture in honour of two of Nigeria’s most distinguished female trailblazers in finance, the late Mrs. Otunba (Dr.) Bola Kuforiji-Olubi and Mrs. Elizabeth Olakunri, celebrating their legacies as pillars of professional excellence and gender inclusion in the accounting profession. The

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Supreme Court Upholds Muhammadu Bashir as Legitimate Emir of Gwandu, Overturns Jokolo’s Claim

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has officially affirmed Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashir as the substantive Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi State, drawing the curtain on a long-standing legal battle that began nearly two decades ago. In a landmark judgment delivered recently, the apex court set aside the decisions of both the Kebbi State High Court and

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FRSC Commences Nationwide Sallah Patrol with Deployment of 36,000 Personnel and Over 1,000 Operational Assets

In a strategic move to ensure safety and sanity on Nigerian roads during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rolled out a nationwide special patrol operation. The Corps has mobilised no fewer than 36,000 operatives, comprising Regular Marshals and Special Marshals, alongside a comprehensive fleet of operational assets to manage

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FAAN, Plateau Govt Sign MoU to Transform Yakubu Gowon Airport into Agricultural Cargo Hub

In a move set to unlock new economic opportunities in northern Nigeria, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the expansion and upgrade of the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, to serve as a regional hub for agricultural produce and cargo exports. The

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Ogun State Launches AgriConnect to Empower 1,000 Cassava Farmers with Smart Technology

In a significant move toward food security and digital-driven agriculture, the Ogun State Government has officially launched the AgriConnect Initiative, a landmark project designed to empower rural farmers through smart mobile technology and real-time agricultural intelligence. The launch ceremony, which held in Abeokuta, marks a milestone in Ogun State’s pursuit of sustainable farming practices and

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Makurdi Courts Convict 21 Internet Fraudsters, Hand Down Jail Sentences

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, twenty-one internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by courts sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, following successful prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convictions, delivered over the past week, followed a series of coordinated arrests and investigations by operatives of the

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FCCPC Sets Up Committee for National Traceability Portal to Tackle Counterfeit Products

In a strategic move to strengthen consumer protection and rid Nigeria’s markets of substandard and counterfeit goods, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to drive the development and implementation of the National Traceability and Verification Portal. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, is

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Microsoft Engages NITDA on Strategic Digital Partnership, VP Jeff Bullwinkel Visits Abuja Headquarters

 In a significant move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Tuesday received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), at the agency’s corporate headquarters

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Court Adjourns Trial of Former P-Square Manager, Jude Okoye, Over Alleged ₦1.38bn Fraud to October 23

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the trial of music executive and former manager of the defunct P-Square duo, Jude Okoye, to October 23, 2025, over allegations bordering on a ₦1.38 billion fraud. Jude Okoye, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and elder brother to celebrated musicians Peter and Paul Okoye,

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