The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have filed a joint request seeking a 90-day extension from a U.S. District Court to release documents relating to a decades-old drug investigation in which Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been named. The request, which forms part of an ongoing Freedom
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the implementation of a new e-Visa system and fully automated landing and exit cards for international travelers, in a major push to enhance border security and modernize the country’s immigration process. The new digital initiatives took effect on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, following a directive from the Federal
It was a jubilant atmosphere at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Thursday as workers in Anambra State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), poured encomiums on Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his administration’s approval and implementation of a new minimum wage pegged at
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged the Kaduna State Command to intensify its operational strategies in response to the evolving security challenges within the state and the wider North-West region. Dr. Audi gave the directive during his operational tour of the Kaduna Command as
The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has expressed deep concern over the dwindling investment in Primary Health Care (PHC) systems across the country, despite years of sustained advocacy. The group noted that the decline in support from government, private individuals, and communities continues to weaken the foundation of Nigeria’s health system, which
In a significant stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare independence and reducing its reliance on foreign medical imports, leading pharmaceutical firm, Codix Pharma Limited, has unveiled its second in-vitro diagnostics manufacturing facility — Codix Bio — in Sagamu, Ogun State. The facility is focused on the local production of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits for Malaria,
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and strategic security management, as he received the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who is currently on an operational tour of the North West Zone. During the courtesy visit to the
Nigerians Urged to Stay Away as Victims Report Failed Withdrawals and False Promises In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s digital investment community, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has issued a blistering public warning against the online platform Tofro.com, calling it unregistered, illegal, and potentially fraudulent. According to an official statement
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has partnered with a prominent foundation to drive socioeconomic development in Borno State. This collaboration aims to address the state’s development challenges and promote economic growth, stability, and prosperity. The partnership will focus on implementing projects and programs that will improve the lives of Borno’s citizens, particularly in areas
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has submitted a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signed by over 300 Muslim organisations across the UK, demanding the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state and stronger action against ongoing violence in Gaza. The letter, delivered to 10 Downing Street, calls on the UK government to show what
